Small Business is Greater in Memphis

Entrepreneurship is part of the Memphis DNA

Memphis is aggressively creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is second to none.

We’re launching successful small business companies across a spectrum of industries — from home services to food to music — that are creating a Greater future for Greater Memphis.

Greater Memphis Chamber Small Business Services

Small Business Development Center

The Greater Memphis Chamber is pleased to partner with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC), and a business specialist is housed in our offices. Their services are free and tailored to your needs.

General Consulting

Business Planning
Accessing Funding
Marketing
Operations
Compliance

Financial Consulting

Financial Analysis
Accounting
Budgeting
Projections

Marketing Consulting

Product/Service
Market Segmentation
Advertising Channel Assessment
Website Review
Market Research
Social Media Review

Explore TSBDC learning opportunities

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Small Business — Exclusive Member Benefits

From health plans to workers’ comp to discounted office supplies, we give our members many ways to save.

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Events and Videos

We offer a diverse range of events, workshops, webinars, and on-demand videos tailored to support our small business members’ growth.

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Industry Report

This year’s report is a strategic guide serving as a blueprint for fostering action and collaboration for a more prosperous Memphis.

Small Business Resiliency Playbook

Drawing from insights of some of the city’s top business minds, our goal was to create a dynamic tool that any small enterprise could consult time and again.

Visit the Playbook

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Member Perspective

Terry Ross, President, New Teacher University

When I first joined… I wasn’t sure how to start my business, land my first client, or even deliver a clear pitch. Becoming a member of the chamber—especially the Small Business Council, was a game-changer. Through networking events, pitch workshops, and intentional support, I gained the tools, practice, and relationships I needed to grow.

Today, I’m certified through Shelby County, working on reciprocity with the City of Memphis, and have secured my first contracts. The Chamber didn’t just open doors, it helped me walk through them prepared.

Growth Tools

Tennessee Small Business Development Center

The Greater Memphis Chamber is committed to fostering the success and growth of our community. We aim to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses in Memphis with the knowledge and support they need to thrive and prosper. Visit the TSBDC’s website to learn more.

Epicenter

Transform your great idea into a successful company. You can access a world of services and resources for entrepreneurs in one place. Visit Epicenter’s website

StartCo.

Count on StartCo. for world-class mentors and seed funding to turn ideas into companies and turn you into a skilled entrepreneur. Visit StartCo.’s website

SCORE

Score free and confidential counseling for your startup or small businesses from a local SCORE mentor led by retired professionals. Visit SCORE’s website