Shelf Ready Competition
Earn Your Spot on the Shelf
The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Small Business Council is proud to present Shelf Ready: Vendor Pitch Opportunity, an exclusive event tailored for aspiring store vendors. In partnership with Cordelia’s Market, this initiative aims to cultivate collaborative partnerships with local businesses, fostering growth and prosperity within our community.
Shelf Ready provides a unique platform for local companies to showcase their products and secure placement in Shelf Ready stores across the Mid-South region. This event is a testament to our commitment to supporting small businesses and driving economic development in Memphis.
We invite local business owners to participate in this exciting opportunity by submitting applications to pitch their products.
Selected submissions will have the chance to practice their pitches with a successful company that has already secured shelf space in grocery stores. Additionally, a selection committee will review all applications and select the top candidates to present their pitches to Cordelia’s Market representatives on April 20, 2026.
Apply for Shelf Ready: Vendor Pitch Opportunity, and take the first step towards expanding your business and reaching new heights of success.
Apply to Pitch
Local company owners interested in pitching their products for placement in Cordelia’s Market stores across the Mid-South can submit applications. Access the application below. Once complete, please email it to ShelfReady@memphischamber.com. The deadline to submit is April 9, 2026.
Final Selection
A selection committee will review all applications and forward top candidates to Cordelia’s Market representatives. Miss Cordelia’s will then choose companies to present their products on April 20, 2026.
Pitch Coaching Session
Before the event on April 20, 2026, selected applicants will have an opportunity to participate in a virtual pitch coaching session. This session will provide valuable insights and tips for successful pitching, led by a company that has already achieved success in hitting grocery store shelves.
Event Date
The Shelf Ready: Vendor Pitch Opportunity event will take place on April 20, 2026 from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsor!
