​Calling all Techies: The Next Tech Lunch is on Us

​Epicenter is thrilled to host the next Tech Lunch to learn more about the tech community in Memphis. We welcome you to enjoy lunch in our downtown office, where we will be providing box lunches from Jason's Deli.

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Get ready for a lunchtime treat! On October 22 from 11 AM to 1 PM, Epicenter will be hosting a special pop-up featuring the Chi Phi food truck! Swing by and enjoy mouthwatering bites that are sure to spice up your midday break. Whether you're craving a Philly cheesesteak or a Chicago style hotdog, Chi Phi has you covered. Don’t miss out—your taste buds will thank you!

​Join us for an electrifying lunch of networking, creativity, and innovation at our exclusive mixer designed to connect visionary minds and trailblazers in the tech and creative industries! Whether you're a coder, designer, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about innovation, this is your chance to meet like-minded professionals, share ideas, and learn about an upcoming hackathon that's set to disrupt the Memphis landscape. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with engaging conversations, and the opportunity to collaborate with forward-thinking individuals who are driving change. Don’t miss this opportunity to spark new connections and be part of the tech and innovation network at Epicenter Memphis!​​

​Lunch from Fino's will be provided. Please RSVP to ensure your lunch order.

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​There’s an HR solution to your business challenges. No matter what stage your business is in or what you’re facing, many of your business challenges have HR solutions. Companies that achieve sustainable, predictable growth effectively manage talent and risk. They maximize growth potential by investing in the people who drive the success of the business. They minimize the inherent employer risks by addressing growth inhibitors before they occur. Are you just starting out? Having trouble keeping up with accelerating growth? Are you looking at new acquisitions? Are changes in the market forcing you to reevaluate your current model? Do you have an exit strategy? These are questions every growing business faces. Where do you see your business today? What challenges do you need to overcome to achieve your goals for the future?

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Are you aspiring to grow your small business? Please join us to hear directly from the SBA about how to grow and be successful!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-what-it-takes-to-start-grow-a-business-tickets-886383335417?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Learn expert hiring strategies for restaurant owners with Shanna Lucien in this webinar on interviewing and selecting top talent!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mastering-the-art-of-interviewing-employee-selection-tickets-1001402420597?

TSBDC - Oak Ridge offers you the opportunity to learn how to launch your own business and turn ideas, passions, and side hustles into functioning businesses. This seminar will walk you through a basic business guide to help you get started.
https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=22440018

Calling all local entrepreneurs within the Physical Products & CPG space in Chattanooga! Come join us at the meetup to expand your network.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/physical-products-cpg-meet-up-tickets-965359976677

Get your business holiday-ready with tips on inventory, marketing, and sales. Join our webinar to boost success this festive season!Get your business holiday-ready with tips on inventory, marketing, and sales. Join our webinar to boost success this festive season!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festive-focus-is-your-business-set-for-the-holiday-rush-tickets-996172016317?

Unlock your business potential by engaging both sides of your brain! Join us for a workshop where you'll discover how to drive innovation by blending logical reasoning with creative thinking.

​This event will start at 8:00 A.M. Coffee will be sponsored by Belltower and breakfast will be provided by Epicenter.

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Join us to learn about the Logistics Opportunity Challenge and ask any questions about the stages, process, selection criteria, or other topics related to the challenge.

​​Learn more about this exciting event today at https://www.epicentermemphis.org/epicenters-industry-opportunity-challenge

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Are you aspiring to grow your small business? Please join us to hear directly from the SBA about how to grow and be successful!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-what-it-takes-to-start-grow-a-business-tickets-886382352477?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Crowdfunding is a new source of business funding as well as a way to get pre-sales of your products. This is a new and fast growing area that allows small businesses and average investors to get involved in an area that was previously open only to very large businesses and wealthy investors. Find out how crowdfunding works and if it is right for you. We will review and compare the five forms of crowdfunding and also compare crowdfunding to traditional methods of financing.

The methods discussed will include:

• Donation-based Crowdfunding

• Rewards-based (or Affinity) Crowdfunding

• Debt Crowdfunding

• Equity Crowdfunding

• Revenue Sharing Crowdfunding

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER: Craig Linsky is a SCORE mentor and Chairman of the Client Education Committee at SCORE in Jacksonville. Craig worked in the financial services industry for nearly 20 years. For the past 10 years, he has designed and taught marketing and other business topics both domestically through SCORE and internationally through the Financial Services Volunteer Corp.

Learn more/register here.

If you are a start-up or existing business looking for financing, please join this workshop.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-i-get-a-loan-with-sba-andor-usda-hyrbid-tickets-706204244907?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

TSBDC - Oak Ridge offers you the opportunity to learn how to launch your own business and turn ideas, passions, and side hustles into functioning businesses. This seminar will walk you through a basic business guide to help you get started.
https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=22440017

​Join us to learn about the Logistics Opportunity Challenge and ask any questions about the stages, process, selection criteria, or other topics related to the challenge.

​Learn more about this exciting event today at https://www.epicentermemphis.org/epicenters-industry-opportunity-challenge

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​Growing and scaling a business can only occur with the right human resources. Whether full-time, part-time, or contractors, an intentional staffing strategy can ensure growth and success for a small business. This session will provide business owners with a framework to create a staffing model that aligns with their needs. The session will focus on establishing foundational processes and systems to approach staffing your business.

​Lunch from Fino's will be provided.

​This event will start right at 11:30AM. Plan to arrive with enough time to find parking and locate our entrance at the corner of Peabody and BB King, directly across from Hooters and Hampton Inn.

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If you're new to small business, figuring out the proper way to do your taxes can create many headaches. This webinar is here to help. In it, you'll learn about tax-filing requirements, tax deadlines, common deductions and even some Internal Revenue Service recordkeeping rules.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dorothy Smith has more than 30 years in the Accounting Industry, including 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Financial Management Specialist. She has a Bookkeeping and Tax Practice, and a Masters' degree in Accounting and Financial Management from DeVry University. She is also an Enrolled Agent, which is the highest credential awarded by the IRS to speak on behalf of all taxpayers. Dorothy is also a SCORE Memphis volunteer.

Learn more/register here.

​Join us for an informative virtual session hosted by ZeroTo510, tailored for entrepreneurs and innovators interested in our Medical Device Accelerator program. Whether you're developing a new medical technology or refining an existing prototype, this session will provide valuable insights into our accelerator's benefits, application process, and support opportunities. Learn directly from our team about mentorship, funding options, and market access. Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot and take the next step in accelerating your medical device startup!

https://lu.ma/0ordjzqt

​Epicenter is thrilled to host the next Tech Lunch to learn more about the tech community in Memphis. We welcome you to enjoy lunch in our downtown office, where we will be providing box lunches from Jason's Deli.
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Meet the Founders who are Building it Here.

​Epicenter is inviting founders in the local tech community to join our team at Epicenter's downtown headquarters to connect with their peers and learn about the available resources to support scalable businesses in Memphis!

​Taking place on July 25th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m., attendees can expect to hear about the startup opportunities available in Memphis from Nate Smith, Director of Startup Services at Epicenter.

​You can also expect to hear from local entrepreneurs who have founded and grown their businesses through the help of Epicenter and the broader Memphis entrepreneur ecosystem. For this event, we will be providing appetizers from Good Fortune Co. and a selection of beverages bartended by Juice by Lissa including a Blue Note Bourbon craft cocktail.
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Are you aspiring to grow your small business? Please join us to hear directly from the SBA about how to grow and be successful!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-what-it-takes-to-start-grow-a-business-tickets-886381680467?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Be ready to spend less time, get more results and enjoy the benefits of social media in 2024!

https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=21440041

Join us for an informative virtual session hosted by ZeroTo510, tailored for entrepreneurs and innovators interested in our Medical Device Accelerator program. Whether you're developing a new medical technology or refining an existing prototype, this session will provide valuable insights into our accelerator's benefits, application process, and support opportunities. Learn directly from our team about mentorship, funding options, and market access. Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot and take the next step in accelerating your medical device startup!

https://lu.ma/9n5jen7e

TSBDC - Oak Ridge offers you the opportunity to learn how to launch your own business and turn ideas, passions, and side hustles into functioning businesses. This seminar will walk you through a basic business guide to help you get started.
https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=22440016

​Discover the importance of finding a niche for your startup. Led by Kathryn Hicks, founder of Creature Studio, participants can expect to learn how a focused approach can help you stand out and build a strong foundation for your business.

https://lu.ma/d7dxr591

Discover funding options to start and grow your business with this SCORE presentation. Learn about the five C's of credit, the secrets of Debt Service Coverage (which quantifies your ability to pay the loan), and much more.

https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/accessing-capital-101-funding-your-small-business-2784

TSBDC - Oak Ridge offers you the opportunity to learn how to launch your own business and turn ideas, passions, and side hustles into functioning businesses. This seminar will walk you through a basic business guide to help you get started. Limited seating available for this seminar; register as soon as possible.

Speaker(s): Stephen W. Williams, TSBDC Director Stephen has over 35 years of experience in leadership, operations, financial, and strategic management with international manufacturing and consulting firms. He has developed sales and marketing strategies that increased sales volume by over 120% within one year of implementation. In addition, Stephen is experienced in company operations optimization, JIT production, debt restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. He has established joint ventures in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, and the U.K. and has negotiated relationships with General Electric, ABB, General Dynamics, and Westinghouse Electric. Stephen has held the following positions, marketing & sales director, vice president, chief operations officer, president, chief executive officer, and chairman. Before joining TSBDC, he founded Stone Lion Capital Partners, a boutique investment banking firm providing M&A, deal structuring, and access to capital services.

Register/learn more here.

Do you have the next big idea that could transform our food, fiber or fuel production system? AgLaunch, a nonprofit that provides entrepreneurial support and specializes in ag innovation, is now accepting applications for its AgLaunch365 Accelerator + Farm Trial Program.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aglaunch365-2024-informational-webinar-tickets-861008197697?aff=ebdsoporgprofile