01/18/21
“Memphis is a majority-black city. You can’t really talk about our heritage – food, history, music, and culture – without highlighting all the greatness that comes from the black community.” Cristina McCarter and Lisa Brown, the minds behind the City Tasting Box, have the right idea. Since the beginning of the pandemic, this dynamic duo has…
08/26/20
As you may have heard, August is Black Business Month, and there’s certainly no shortage of Black-owned businesses here in Memphis. From lifestyle and beauty brands to tours and restaurants, Memphis is a city full of entrepreneurship. Born out of one beloved Black-owned business, City Tasting Tours, comes a new product that oozes Memphis: City…
07/09/20
Have you ever heard of Black Wall Street? I did not learn about Black Wall Street during my twelve-year tenure as a Memphis City School student. So here are a few fun facts. In 1921, Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, was one of the wealthiest African-American communities in the United…
05/20/20
More and more, remote work is becoming the norm. With modern technology keeping us constantly connected, companies are able to maintain efficiency without needing to fill an office space to the brim with employees. In fact, employees may not even need to live in the same city as there employer anymore, opening up a whole…
04/21/20
Lights. Camera. Climate action! In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we’re digging deeper than the “well said” soundbite or your “well-done” weekly recycling. All you’ll need is a bit of elbow grease and your own patch of earth. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action, and following in the footsteps…
03/26/20
The wonderful and supportive team at Epicenter Memphis have aggregated a list of resources and support for our local entrepeneurs, business owners and startups to aide us during the current health crisis. Please reference the following resources (and share with any local business!): Epicenter’s COVID-19 Business Support Form: Please fill out this form so the…
03/23/20
Memphis is known for its historical and contemporary roots in music, culture, food, and undeniable beauty. The “Birthplace of Rock and Roll” has as much a storied history in the economic sector as it does in the entertainment space, and as the chapter turns with the decade, so does the focus shift to the future…
01/15/20
By: Brittney Gathen The Memphis real estate market is undergoing a noticeable come up. Since 2014, $19 billion has been invested in planned, underway or completed projects. Whether it’s a $1.1 billion development plan for Downtown Memphis’ Pinch District, a $3.8 million incentive to redevelop a vacant Midtown property into apartments, a $280 million modernization…
01/14/20
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