Business

Back in 2014, CNN ranked Memphis among the best cities in America in which to launch a startup. A year later, Inc. called Memphis “the edgiest startup hub in the U.S.,” and time has proven them both right.  An entrepreneurial spirit has always been a big part of what makes Memphis […]

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 […]

Between the rising cost of healthcare and the demands of the daily grind, it can be tricky for people to prioritize wellness as much as they’d like—and despite all our delicious soul food, Memphians are no exception. In recent years, premier Memphis-area charity Church Health has stepped up to […]

  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 […]

Over the last decade, Memphis has experienced exponential growth. A number of factors have contributed to that growth, but most notable among them is the people that make our community go. The women of Memphis are no exception, and making sure that they are included in that progress is the […]

From Hardy Farrow’s classroom to a Memphis-wide organization, Let’s Innovate Through Education (LITE) has inspired our youth to dream bigger in an effort to promote entrepreneurship. Since 2013, the program has helped African-American and Latinx students find their future in new and […]

Memphis entrepreneurs will have an exciting opportunity to help grow their business coming this May! AOL co-founder Steve Case is bringing his venture capital firm across the country and Memphis is on the list. Memphis startup companies will have a chance to pitch their startup for a $100,000 […]

Memphis is home to some of the biggest and most influential companies in the world, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for the little guy. Ultimately, that up-and-comer may become the next big employer that Memphians can be proud of. The best way to make your mark is to get your […]

Bring your soul is more than just a hashtag, it’s a movement. Recently, WeAreMemphis held our first #BringYourSoul: Memphis Mash-Up event, a special night that mixed a few things our city is known for: visionary music, innovative ideas and bold personalities. For many at the event, the phrase […]