Entrepreneurship

Vendors at the Memphis Maker Fair held June 2017 outside of City Hall.

New plan uncovers data that supports Memphis’ maker economy

The first-of-its-kind quantitative and qualitative survey tracks the aspirations and demographics of more than 300 makers in Memphis and Shelby County.

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Natural products keep Aunt Key’s Apothecary fresh

Carla Worth started Aunt Key’s Apothecary in 2013 as an all-natural cleaning company. She’s since expanded to include a variety of all-natural products she makes by hand.

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South Memphis recycling facility expands

Entrepreneur Fred Spikner has helped to combat blight and improve the nearby area in hiring several employees over the years from South Memphis.

Memphis a model for on-the-ground funding, ioby says

The impact from ioby, an online crowdfunding platform, has been significant in Memphis with 203 projects funded since early 2014. 

Welding served with hot tamales at DJ’s on Summer Avenue

Entrepreneurship runs deep in Dewayne Johnson's family. He's combined a welding practice with a love for cooking with his shop on Summer Avenue. Next is a restaurant near the Broad Avenue Arts District and investing in Memphis' next generation of metalworkers. 

Architect's rendering of proposed Innovation Center.
Regional One Health looks to the future of healthcare with startup-facing center

The formation of an idea for healthcare innovation, its fulfillment, prototyping, funding and first customer can all be found within Regional One Health.

MEMPopS announces expansion to Crosstown Concourse

 Local gourmet frozen popsicle purveyor MEMPopS is expanding to its second location in April with a spot secured in the new Crosstown Concourse development.

Andre Fowlkes, Start Co. president.
Start Co. launches first cohort of minority-owned businesses

The 12-week program, run in partnership with The City of Memphis Office of Business Diversity and Compliance, was designed to build capacity and enhance the business models of existing by offering hands-on programming, mentor opportunities and technical resources.

South Main Book Juggler depends on community for success

The South Main Book Juggler provides a local bookstore option in the heart of Downtown, where a mix of locals and tourists access a selection of used and new books.

Klondike Smokey City’s history drives its future

For the next three months embedded On the Ground writers, photographers and videographers will focus on the North Memphis neighborhoods of Klondike and Smokey City.

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