Small Business Tools and Resources
The Greater Memphis Chamber is here to help small businesses thrive and grow.
It’s what we do. But we also work closely with our community partners.
ANSWERING ADVANTAGE
“There are so many resources available in Memphis to help anybody who’s thinking about starting a business. The Greater Memphis Chamber is a great place for that.”
Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC)
As part of the Chamber’s commitment to fostering the growth and success of our community, we’ve embedded a dedicated business specialist from the TSBDC in our offices. This collaboration allows us offer our members and the broader business community access to expert, no-cost business consultation services. Together, 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
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 Start Co.’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
Delivering the services that help Memphis businesses grow and thrive is part of our Prosper Memphis 2030 strategic plan.
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Small Business Resiliency Playbook
Working through the PROSPER model can help you make your business more resilient and more likely to succeed, whatever the crisis is or whenever it comes. Learn more.
Small Business Benefits Exclusively for Our Members
From health plans to workers’ comp to discounted office supplies, we give our members ways to save. Learn more.
Doing Business in the City of Memphis
Doing Business in Shelby County
Doing Business Internationally
Business Licenses
Access our Workforce Development tools and our Employer Resources.
Need to be connected to a MWBE certification expert? Email Patricia McKinney.
The 1.4% year-over-year growth in new business filings shows that businesses continue to establish in Tennessee at high rates, building on the elevated rates of filings that began in 2020.
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State