Entrepreneurship

A VR user in action. What is displayed on the screen is a two dimensional representation of what is shown in a full three dimensions in the headset. Photo courtesy of Memphis Game Developers.

Indie video game developers take Memphis tech to the next level

A fledgling tech industry finds its first local support network with the Memphis Game Developers.

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Sensory World caters to families with Autism and functional needs

When they struggled with finding the right products to facilitate learning in their classrooms, special needs educators Justin and Jeremy Whitley opened their own store that caters to the functional needs of children and adults with disabilities.

Entrepreneurs with disabilities find their own path to success

On a national scale, people with disabilities are twice as likely to be self-employed or launch their own businesses. These three entrepreneurs in Memphis have found success in forging their own path. 

Bradford Williams started Curbside Casseroles in 2007.
Curb Side Casseroles brings Memphis convenience to dinner

Curb Side Casseroles offers convenient home-cooked meals for Memphians too busy to cook or who just want a break from the kitchen.

Eric Mathews is the founder and CEO of Start Co.
Start Co. encourages veterans to be entrepreneurs

An entrepreneurship tour for veterans is on its way to Memphis thanks to Bunker Labs. The goal of the tour is to connect 1,000 military entrepreneurs to resources in their region throughout 2017.

Tootsie Bell’s silversmith work is a rarity in Memphis

Tootsie Bell has created custom jewelry and repaired a variety of silver items since opening her business Tootsie Bell silversmith/jeweler in 1995.

It’s up to us: Considering economic justice in Memphis

A diverse crowd stood up for inclusion of Memphis' minority-owned businesses at "Economic Justice in the City," a panel event hosted by High Ground News and EPIcenter Memphis at the historic Clayborn Temple. The full program can be viewed below.

Frankie Walter takes customer orders.
Smoky City Bar-B-Que fires up opportunity in North Memphis

It’s been said that the Smokey City got its name from the active smokestacks of blacksmiths in the area. While industry left the North Memphis neighborhood decades ago, smoke has returned with the opening of a new restaurant, which is a rare site in the area.

A recent crowd at Growlers.
Jonathan Kiersky returns to his roots at Growlers

A familiar faces tries his hand at rebuilding a familiar space in the Memphis music scene.

Guitar bodies hang in the workshop waiting to be connected with necks.
Boutique guitars built and sold on Broad Avenue

Move over Gibson Guitar Factory. Memphis Guitar Spa has launched an in-house brand of specialty guitars. 

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