04/16/18
Memphis has a reputation as a great place to live, play and work. Let’s just talk about that last one for a second, because Memphis has never been a city to shy away from the hustle. That’s why our city has become a destination for dreamers and entrepreneurs—anyone with a vision and the determination to…
04/06/18
MLK50 was only a few days ago, but Memphis’ hope for the future of its community is stronger and fresher than ever. The National Civil Rights Museum challenged the city, asking us all “Where do we go from here?” Following this anniversary, Memphis is going to honor Dr. King’s legacy by making strides towards building…
04/04/18
Black entrepreneurship is on the rise nationwide, but not without its challenges. Getting venture capital funding for black business owners remains a struggle—fewer than 1 percent of black founders receive funding, according to Fast Company—which leaves many unable to hire employees. Despite these challenges, Memphis has emerged as America’s top city for black-owned businesses. Ranking…
03/28/18
The past two years have been quite an adventure for Memphis sisters Madison Star and Mallory Iyana, the mini moguls who struck a deal on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” an Emmy Award-winning reality show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to “sharks” — some of the country’s best-known business magnates. The sharks – among…
01/17/18
If you just entered the job market or are getting ready to make your debut as a young professional, you know how intimidating the idea of seeking jobs after graduation can feel. It may seem like a daunting task, but if you know where to look and what to look for, your job search will go…
01/06/18
Whether we’re talking about community-based startups or new businesses with high-growth potential, Memphis entrepreneurs have a friend in the form of Entrepreneurship-Powered Innovation Center, better known as EPICenter Memphis. The non-profit organization, located in Co-Work Memphis in the heart of Downtown Memphis, helps entrepreneurs conceive, launch and scale their businesses. EPICenter has become a hub…
12/29/17
Memphis young professionals: Congratulations! Those four (sometimes six) years of hard work paid off; you’re a newly minted-college graduate about to take a month off before starting your first-ever full-time role. Now what? Or say you get that dream gig you’ve been vying for: Account Executive for the Redbirds, Public Relations for FedEx, or even…
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