Entrepreneurship

Local crafter wins Etsy competition

Local startup Paper & Clay, a ceramics line created by area artist Brit McDaniel, recently won an Etsy competition for a new large retailer order. This past week Etsy launched […]

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Mike Carpenter (left) and Joel Halpern (right) are partners at creative firm Loaded For Bear
Meet Memphis’ creative entrepreneurs

A thriving creative class drives the culture of a city, but how do you build a supportive environment for those creatives to flourish? Here in Memphis, a few creative entrepreneurs have struck out on their own, producing head-turning work and demanding attention for their innovation, originality and business savvy.

Mentors share hi-tech digital skills with teens in Cloud901, a partly crowdfunded project at the Memphis Public Library
Community cash: Crowdfunding gives life to local projects

From small neighborhood projects to large community investments, crowdfunding is becoming fresh financial fuel for a variety of Memphis organizations. And the buy-in for an idea doesn’t stop when a check is written. 

Payment system startup receives new round of funding
Denver's newest hostel, Hostel Fish
Can urban hostels turn a profit by striking a balance?

For a large urban setting, Memphis strangely has only a single hostel to offer travelers looking for non-traditional lodging. Here we offer lessons from Denver for creating a thriving hostel scene that balances style and amenities with affordability.

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