In this engaging Lunch and Learn, Erica Plybeah will share her personal journey navigating the fundraising landscape as a Memphis-based entrepreneur. From crafting her pitch to building meaningful relationships with investors, Erica will reflect on the lessons, challenges, and successes she’s experienced along the way. This session offers an authentic glimpse into the realities of raising capital, with practical insights for entrepreneurs charting a similar path.

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Join us on Wednesday, February 12, from 9-11 AM at Epicenter Memphis for a special coffee pop-up with the incredible Cxffeeblack! Founded by the dynamic duo Bartholomew Jones and Renata Henderson, Cxffeeblack is on a mission to reconnect coffee to its African roots and build a more equitable Black future. Sip on their amazing brews, crafted through the world’s first all-Black coffee supply chain, from Ethiopia to Memphis. Bring your work and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere—we’ll see you there!

Savor the flavor at Epicenter Memphis! 🌟 Join us on January 9 from 11 AM - 1 PM for a lunch pop-up with Que's Sweet Heat. Dive into their signature dishes packed with bold spices and a touch of sweetness. Don’t miss this midweek treat! 🍴🔥 Check them out at https://quessweetheat.com/

Get ready to spice up your lunch break! Join us at Epicenter on December 18 from 11 am to 1 pm for a pop-up lunch with Flipside Asia. Known for their vibrant Asian flavors and just the right kick of heat, Flipside Asia will be serving up dishes that pack a flavorful punch. Don’t miss out on this tasty event! 🌶🍜

Check out their menu here.

Join us on December 17 for an exclusive coffee pop-up with Humble Drip Coffee! Enjoy hand-crafted brews, unique blends, and the rich flavors that make Humble Drip a local favorite. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just looking for a cozy spot to relax, this event promises warm vibes, great company, and delicious coffee. Don’t miss your chance to experience the artistry of Humble Drip – see you there!

This pop up will be in our front Cafeteria. Feel free to bring a laptop and a friend. Our entrance is at the intersection of Peabody and BB King across from the Hooters and Hampton Inn.

​Epicenter invites you to join us on December 11ᵗʰ for Meet the ZeroTo510 Cohort featuring the innovative entrepreneurs from our nationally recognized ZeroTo510 Medical Device Accelerator!

​Get an inside look at the cutting-edge innovation happening in the Memphis life sciences community! This event is an opportunity for industry leaders, other innovators, and anyone interested in learning more about ZeroTo510. This event will allow you to connect directly with our entrepreneurs ahead of Demo Day on the 12th, where our entrepreneurs will present their companies and showcase the transforming work they have been doing.

​Enjoy a delicious meal, engaging conversations, and a sneak peek at some of the most exciting startups shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

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Get ready for a sizzling lunch pop-up at Epicenter Memphis! On November 20, from 11 AM to 1 PM, Riko's Kickin Chicken is bringing their famous hot wings and crispy fries straight to you. Don’t miss out on this mouthwatering mid-day treat—swing by, grab a plate, and spice up your lunch break! 🍗🔥

Join us on November 18 for an exclusive coffee pop-up with Humble Drip Coffee! Enjoy hand-crafted brews, unique blends, and the rich flavors that make Humble Drip a local favorite. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just looking for a cozy spot to relax, this event promises warm vibes, great company, and delicious coffee. Don’t miss your chance to experience the artistry of Humble Drip – see you there!

This pop up will be in our front Cafeteria. Feel free to bring a laptop and a friend. Our entrance is at the intersection of Peabody and BB King across from the Hooters and Hampton Inn.

Join us for an insightful workshop on the powerful partnership between Epicenter and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC), two organizations committed to fostering innovative entrepreneurship in Memphis. Discover how TSBDC's free business consulting and training services—covering business planning, government contracting, access to capital, and marketing strategy—complement Epicenter's mission to empower startups. We'll discuss how businesses nurtured by Epicenter can seamlessly transition to TSBDC for continued growth and sustainability. Hear real-life examples of local startups that have thrived through this collaboration and learn why working together is key to building a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and resources for your own business journey!

​​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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Memphis Public Libraries, and the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library in particular, offer a wide range of resources available for free to the small business owner. The Central Library hosts the First Tennessee Small Business Resource Center on the 3rd floor, which is a collection begun with a generous donation from First Tennessee Bank and is geared to serve the potential small business owner, the recently licensed entrepreneur, and the established small business operator. As well as books, the library website has a curated collection of pages that navigate entrepreneurs through the small business process, whether that be legal information, state requirements, procurement, research, or further education. For more information on how to access the wealth of these free resources, attend this webinar with Central Library's Small Business programing librarian, Laura Bontrager. 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Laura Bontrager is a librarian at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Beginning in 2022, she assumed the role of the librarian who oversees Small Business programs, receiving training and mentoring about all the opportunities and resources the library can offer to small business owners and entrepreneurs. 

Learn more/register here.

​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

https://lu.ma/md5epve4

​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.

https://lu.ma/9t0a87qt

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