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As we unveil this edition of Greater Magazine, I’m thrilled to welcome you to what we now proudly call the “Digital Delta” – a transformative vision that positions Memphis at the intersection of innovation, infrastructure, and opportunity.
◗ The Digital Delta isn’t just a catchy phrase; it represents our region’s remarkable evolution. We are building this platform upon our historic strengths while boldly embracing the technological future that will drive prosperity for generations to come.
◗ Memphis has always been a city of resilience and change. From our beginnings as a river town to becoming a global logistics hub, we've consistently reinvented ourselves while staying true to our authentic character. Today, we’re witnessing perhaps our most significant transformation yet – the emergence of Memphis as a premier technology destination in the heart of America.
◗ What makes the Digital Delta unique is how it leverages our inherent advantages – abundant power capacity, robust infrastructure, central location, and skilled workforce – to create an ecosystem where technology and innovation can flourish. Companies are discovering what we’ve always known: Memphis offers the perfect environment for growth and success.
◗ This vision has now earned national recognition, with the Greater Memphis Chamber recently being named the #1 Chamber in the country after receiving the prestigious ACCE 2025 Chamber of the Year award for our Digital Delta strategy. This recognition validates what we’ve known all along – Memphis isn’t just participating in the technological revolution; we’re helping to lead it.
◗ The Digital Delta is fundamentally about creating pathways to prosperity for all Memphians, which aligns perfectly with our Prosper Memphis 2030 strategic plan. Through this comprehensive roadmap, we’re addressing workforce development challenges, strengthening our talent pipeline, and ensuring economic growth benefits our entire community.
◗ As we continue building the Digital Delta and implementing our Prosper Memphis 2030 plan, I invite you to join this transformative journey. Whether you’re a business leader, community stakeholder, or proud Memphian, your participation is essential to our shared success. Together, we'll continue relentlessly pursuing prosperity for all and making Memphis GREATER.
Onward,
Ted Townsend PRESIDENT & CEO Greater Memphis Chamber
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BY JON W. SPARKS
ATransforming Memphis into a Global Tech Hub
bold vision is taKing shape in Memphis. This vision seeKs to redefine the city’s economic future and position it as a global leader in technology. At the heart of the transformation is the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Digital Delta initiative, a strategic platform born from data, vision, and a commitment to inclusive prosperity. Its shepherd is Ted Townsend, President and CEO of the Chamber, who recently shared the origin story, impact, and aspirations of the Digital Delta, showing how Memphis is leveraging its singular strengths to become the nexus of a thriving tech ecosystem.
—TED TOWNSEND PRESIDENT AND CEO, GREATER MEMPHIS CHAMBER
“WE ARE IN HIGH GROWTH MODE, AND IT ’ S UP TO US TO IDENTIFY WAYS WE CAN CONTINUE TO INCREASE THAT.”
The Digital Delta concept emerged from a critical moment of self-assessment for Memphis. In partnership with the Brookings Institution, which selected Memphis as one of only three cities for an economic inclusivity analysis, the Chamber conducted an in-depth diagnosis of Memphis’s economy. The findings were sobering: Memphis lagged behind peer cities, taking 10 years to recover from the 2008 recession compared to a national average of six. By February 2020, the city celebrated record employment and incremental job growth, only to lose a decade’s progress in six weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This volatility underscored the need for a new approach.
The Brookings study provided a roadmap, identifying key economic indicators — broadband access, job proximity, IT positions, and more — that could drive shared prosperity. One standout statistic reshaped Memphis’s narrative: 25 percent of IT positions in the region were held by African Americans, making Memphis number one
among 53 major U.S. markets with populations over a million. This surpassed even Atlanta, long considered a Black tech hub. A 2021 McKinsey report and Wall Street Journal article reinforced the opportunity, noting that tech companies seeking diverse workforces should look to the South, where the talent already exists.
This revelation sparked a pivotal meeting with the late FedEx founder Frederick
W. Smith and his son Richard W. Smith. Presented with a slide deck showcasing Memphis’s dominance in Black tech talent, the senior Smith, flipping through the data, declared it “shocking.” From that moment, he and Richard coined the term “Digital Delta”as a nod to Memphis’s geographic and economic identity as a fertile, nourishing region with its own strengths. The Chamber trademarked the phrase, and with Smith’s endorsement, launched a global marketing campaign to attract tech investment.
The Broad Reach of the Digital Delta
The Digital Delta is a comprehensive strategy embedded in the Chamber’s Prosper Memphis 2030 plan. This strategic framework sets ambitious targets: 50,000 high-
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At Royal Studios, Tech Enhances Human Creativity
A music industry leader who runs the influential Royal Studios, Boo Mitchell is navigating the intersection of Memphis’ rich musical history and the cutting-edge possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Mitchell’s insights on how AI is reshaping music production are tempered by his emphasis on the irreplaceable role of human creativity. He offers cautious optimism about technology’s potential to enhance, rather than overshadow, the city’s cultural and economic contributions.
Royal Studios, a cornerstone of Memphis’s musical heritage, has long been a hub for iconic recordings, from Al Green to modern artists. Mitchell, a Grammy-winning producer, embodies the studio’s ethos of blending vintage soul with contemporary innovation. He describes himself as having “one foot in the past, one foot in the future,” a philosophy that shapes his approach to AI in music production. While he doesn’t use AI to create music from scratch, Mitchell relies on it as a powerful tool to enhance his work, particularly when dealing with vintage recordings or equipment.
AI’s restorative capabilities have proven game-changing for Mitchell. He uses tools to clean up recordings, removing unwanted noise — like a fan humming in the background of a vocal track — while preserving the warmth of analog sound. Another standout tool allows him to isolate elements of a live recording, separating vocals, drums, and bass even from a 45 RPM record fed into a computer. “That’s probably my favorite AI tool so far,” Mitchell says, marveling at how it gives him creative options. These advancements enable him to honor the authenticity of classic recordings while meeting modern production demands, bridging Memphis’s musical past with its future.
Memphis, a city synonymous with soul, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll, is also emerging as a player in the digital age. Mitchell points to local tech leaders like audio engineer and entrepreneur Gebre Waddell, and the presence of Elon Musk’s ventures in the city that signal Memphis’s growing role in the tech landscape. “It’s a bit of a Wild West at the moment,” he says, capturing the energy of the city’s tech evolution. Yet, he sees this as an opportunity rather than a threat, provided technology serves to enhance human creativity rather than replace it.
For Mitchell, the key is balance. He embraces AI as a tool that can streamline production and open new possibilities, but he’s wary of it “taking food off the table.” This concern ties into broader discussions about AI’s impact on livelihoods, particularly in creative industries. Mitchell references the Elvis Act, a Tennessee law addressing AI-related rights in music, which he hopes will become a federal standard. The act reflects Memphis’s proactive stance in shaping ethical AI use, ensuring artists and producers maintain control over their work in an AI-driven world.
Beyond production, Mitchell sees AI’s potential in areas like marketing. However, he stresses that AI lacks the human instinct needed to truly connect with audiences. “You still need to know your market, see people’s reactions,” he says. Memphis’s music scene, deeply rooted in emotional resonance and cultural authenticity, relies on gut feelings and lived experiences, qualities AI cannot replicate. “Every success I’ve ever had started from a gut feeling,” Mitchell reflects, underscoring the human element that drives his craft.
This human-centric approach aligns with Memphis’s broader economic narrative. The city’s music industry thrives on its ability to evoke feeling and tell stories. AI can enhance these efforts, but it’s the artists, producers, and marketers who bring the soul. Mitchell’s philosophy mirrors the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Digital Delta vision: leveraging technology to boost prosperity while preserving what makes Memphis unique.
Mitchell’s story is one of coexistence between tradition and innovation, as well as human creativity and technological tools. He views AI as an ally that, when used thoughtfully, can amplify Memphis’s cultural and economic strengths. “I don’t think technology should be feared,” he says. “It should enhance us.” •
“I BELIEVE THIS WOULD CHANGE OUR TRAJECTORY PROFOUNDLY, HELPING TO ADDRESS THE HIGH POVERTY RATE AND CREATING GENERATIONAL WEALTH.”
—RICHARD
W. SMITH COO, INTERNATIONAL, AND CEO, AIRLINE, FEDEX
quality jobs by 2030, with 50 percent held by minorities; 700 advanced industry firms; and 20,000 annual STEM completions. These goals aim to place Memphis in the top quartile of peer cities, transforming its economic landscape. As of 2025, the Chamber has announced 18,000 jobs (53 percent held by minorities), more than 400 advanced industry firms, and 10,000 STEM completions, signaling strong progress despite challenges like macroeconomic uncertainty.
The initiative’s success hinges on its ability to capitalize on Memphis’s preexisting strengths. The city’s legacy as a global supply chain leader, underpinned by what the Chamber calls the “four Rs” (roads, rails, rivers, and runways), aligns with the needs of tech companies.
The arrival of xAI, which built the world’s largest supercomputer in Memphis with a $12 billion+ investment, marked a turning point. This “stamp of validation” thrust Memphis into the global tech lexicon, attracting companies like Dell, Super Micro, and Nvidia to establish major operations. The Digital Delta’s proven efficacy lies in its ability to support high-tech manufacturing, from chips to servers, leveraging
Memphis’s proximity to customer bases and cost efficiencies.
A Regional and Inclusive Identity
Unlike past economic efforts that were insular, the Digital Delta embraces regionalism. The Chamber collaborates with economic development organizations in Mississippi and Arkansas, sharing marketing collateral and encouraging partners to adopt the Digital Delta identity. A meeting with Mississippi Development Authority’s Executive Director Bill Cork during a tour of xAI’s Colossus supercomputer, exemplified this approach.
Cork pledged to use “Digital Delta” when promoting North Mississippi, signaling the initiative’s regional resonance. “We may have trademarked it, but we don’t own it,” Townsend emphasized. “The region owns it.”
This inclusivity extends to the community level. The Digital Delta aims to uplift all Memphians, regardless of socioeconomic background. Townsend says that advanced industry firms like xAI pay at Palo Alto rates, of-
fering high-quality jobs that don’t require traditional four-year degrees but can be accessed through accelerated industry certifications. These opportunities are increasing household incomes, and diversifying the tax base.
The resulting revenue can fund critical services like public transportation, addressing long-standing community challenges.
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Existing Sectors
The Digital Delta’s impact transcends tech, strengthening Memphis’s core industries such as supply chain logistics, medical devices, manufacturing, and more. Robotics, electric vehicle production, and sustainability initiatives all benefit from the digitization and AI integration that the Digital Delta fosters. For example, manufacturing firms can leverage Memphis’s logistics infrastructure for cost-efficient production and distribution, while medical device companies apply advanced technology to innovate.
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A critical component of the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Digital Delta initiative is the deployment of a citywide fiber-optic network by mStreet Fiber (formerly Blue Suede Networks), a company committed to bridging the digital divide and enabling Memphis’ ambitions as a destination for high-growth industries, tech giants, and digital-first entrepreneurs.
Charles Elliott , CEO of mStreet Fiber, has been building a vision of how fiber infrastructure fits into and enhances the Digital Delta, its impact on the city, and its role in fostering equitable economic opportunity.
“There's no business I know, large or small, that doesn't need fiber,” he says. “It is essential technology that will serve residents and businesses of all sizes today and for generations to come.”
At the heart of the Digital Delta is the recognition that robust digital infrastructure is foundational to economic transformation. mStreet Fiber’s citywide fiber-optic network is designed to enable Memphis‘ businesses and residents to access future-enabling fiber connectivity, supporting the Chamber‘s goal of attracting next-generation employers and fostering innovation.
Unlike traditional broadband, mStreet Fiber‘s network delivers multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds (up to 2 gigabits) with generational capacity, meaning it can handle massive data loads and accommodate future applications without requiring costly upgrades. This infrastructure is akin to a public utility, ensuring that businesses large and small have the connectivity needed to thrive in a digital economy.
By providing enterprise-grade solutions, mStreet Fiber enables emerging tech companies, startups, and advanced industries to operate efficiently, creating high-quality jobs and driving economic growth. The network’s scalability supports the Chamber’s efforts to recruit tech giants and nurture innovation hubs, positioning Memphis as a viable alternative to coastal tech centers.
And it further aims to reach the broader community. Today, Memphis has only 22 percent to 25 percent of residents with access to fiber-optic internet, and even fewer in lowincome and mixed-income neighborhoods.
To that end, mStreet Fiber aims to build out
“Memphis can become a national model of connectivity, digital participation, and economic opportunity — today and for generations to come.”
—CHARLES ELLIOT CEO, M STREET FIBER
its network to 85 percent of the city, including into low-income areas. This holistic approach ensures that nearly every address — industrial, commercial, or residential — has access to the same high-speed service, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.
By providing equitable access to fiber, mStreet Fiber hopes to enable residents to engage in remote work, access telehealth, and complete online education without relying on makeshift solutions like McDonald’s Wi-Fi. This connectivity is a game-changer for addressing longstanding issues like poverty and educational disparities, uplifting the entire community.
The Digital Delta’s success depends not only on infrastructure but also on equipping residents with the skills to participate in a digital economy. mStreet Fiber is partnering with local organizations like ProGeny Place, Tech901, and The Works to integrate digital literacy into workforce development programs. These partnerships leverage existing services to teach residents how to use high-speed internet effectively, from applying for remote jobs to mastering digital tools required by modern employers.
By fostering digital literacy, mStreet Fiber supports the Chamber’s goal of increasing STEM completions and creating pathways to high-wage, tech-related careers. The network also enables remote work opportunities, which are increasingly critical in a digital-first world.
The deployment of mStreet Fiber’s network is one of the largest private investments in Memphis’ history, funded by Meridium, a financial services company specializing in infrastructure investments. This nearly $1 billion project, distinct from taxpayer-funded models like Chattanooga’s fiber network, underscores the private sector’s confidence in Memphis’ potential. Studies from Deloitte, the Federal Reserve, and others highlight the economic benefits of broadband penetration: increased job creation, higher GDP, and enhanced community outcomes.
mStreet Fiber’s partnership with the Greater Memphis Chamber evolved because Chamber leaders saw the network as a “key cog in the wheel” for powering Memphis’ economic renaissance. This collaboration ensures that the network is built to meet the city’s specific needs, with open communication to drive access and adoption.
Elliott is working to provide a national model for digital opportunity and participation. By 2030, the company aims to have built a network that supports new jobs, attracts innovative companies, and empowers residents across all neighborhoods. And Elliott’s passion for this project is palpable.
“The Chamber has set a clear vision for economic growth through digital infrastructure,” he says. “We’re proud to be part of the Digital Delta, building a network that transforms lives and makes Memphis a destination for the future.” •
The Chamber’s MEMready program, with its new site development portal, showcases available mega sites across the region, attracting investment in these sectors.
From 2022 to 2023, Memphis’s economy grew from $96 billion to $102.9 billion, surpassing $100 billion for the first time. The xAI investment alone added $12 billion in 2024, with projections suggesting a 45 percent growth in gross regional product over two years, a pace unmatched by any U.S. city in history. If sustained, this could position Memphis just behind Austin in economic output by 2030, a remarkable leap for a city once in the bottom third of its peers.
As Townsend puts it: “That shows the thrusters are at full throttle and we are in high growth mode, and it's up to us to identify ways in which we can continue to increase that, whether it is electric vehicle production, whether it is sustainability and energy, and the full supply chain of that, whether it is artificial intelligence or you name any facet of advanced manufacturing that is tech related, all of that can be accommodated here in Memphis' economy.”
Advocacy and Infrastructure: Building the Foundation
The Chamber’s advocacy at local, state, and federal levels has been critical to the Digital
Delta’s success.
Annual trips like MEM2NASH bring Memphis business leaders to Tennessee’s state capitol, fostering dialogue with policymakers. This advocacy secured federal funding for America’s River Crossing, a new Interstate 55 bridge, with a $400 million Federal Highway Administration grant — the largest infrastructure investment in Tennessee’s history. Matched with $250 million each from Tennessee and Arkansas, the bridge will enhance supply chain logistics, reinforcing Memphis’ role in the global economy.
The Chamber’s 20-year effort, culminating in the 2023 Transportation Modernization Act, underscores the long-term commitment behind these wins.
The Chamber also supported policies to expand broadband access, a key Brookings indicator. By advocating for M Street Fiber’s $1 billion private-sector investment, the Chamber ensured 85 percent of Memphians will have broadband by 2030, boosting education, telehealth, and economic opportunity without raising taxes. These efforts remove barriers, creating a foundation for holistic growth.
A Global Echo and a Local Legacy
The Digital Delta’s global impact is evident in the words of a tech company chairman who told Townsend, “I want us to be in the Digital Delta.” This echo of the Chamber’s vision signals Memphis’s arrival as a tech hub. Yet, the initiative’s true measure lies in its local impact. By growing incomes, creating jobs, and investing in infrastructure, the Digital Delta is transforming neighborhoods while preserving Memphis’s authentic identity that is rooted in its musical heritage, as seen in the $150 million annual economic boost from Graceland, and its cultural vibrancy.
Townsend credits his team, board, investors, and members, emphasizing that this is a shared endeavor. Looking to 2030, the Chamber envisions a Memphis where “Digital Delta” is as synonymous with innovation as Silicon Valley, a region transformed by opportunity, inclusivity, and high-growth potential. For Memphians, it’s a promise of a brighter future, where the common worker, the student, and the entrepreneur all share in the prosperity of a city redefining itself on the global stage. •
At ALSAC, a Technology-First Approach to Philanthropy
ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is an essential component of the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Digital Delta initiative. It’s a good fit: the ambitious vision to transform Memphis into a global technology hub, driven by innovation, inclusivity, and robust infrastructure, is consistent with ALSAC’s mission. Led by president and CEO Ike Anand , a seasoned technologist with a passion for Memphis’ potential, ALSAC is leveraging cutting-edge digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and a vast donor network to not only advance its mission but also contribute to the city’s burgeoning tech ecosystem. It is technology-first organizations like ALSAC that can amplify the Digital Delta’s goals. The organization, along with St. Jude, is inherently technology-driven, with St. Jude relying on advanced research technologies and ALSAC harnessing digital platforms to engage donors worldwide. Anand, who joined ALSAC in 2020 after nearly 15 years in technology roles at Expedia Group in Seattle, emphasizes that ALSAC’s success stems from its tech-forward strategy. “We are the number one charity on all major technology platforms — YouTube, TikTok, Strava, Facebook, Instagram,” Anand says. This prominence is no accident; it results from seamless integration with technology partners through APIs, robust data-sharing systems, and a skilled team of technologists.
About 25 percent of ALSAC’s revenue comes from digital channels, primarily its proprietary website and apps, which the organization builds and manages in-house. This independence from third-party platforms underscores ALSAC’s technological prowess, enabling it to deliver personalized donor experiences at scale. By owning its digital infrastructure, ALSAC ensures agility and innovation, aligning with the Digital Delta’s goal of fostering a technology-savvy ecosystem in Memphis.
The advent of generative AI is a gamechanger for ALSAC. “A lot of people tend to overestimate the impact of new technologies in one year,” Anand says, “but underestimate what the impact would be in 10 or 20 years. So, we are preparing for that long-term impact. But I think of it as a technology that is beneficial for us.”
He sees ALSAC as an early mover in leveraging this technology for philanthropy. With a donor base of 60 million U.S. households, ALSAC collects vast amounts of data from direct transactions and social media interactions. AI enables ALSAC to identify patterns within this data, personalizing donor experiences on its website, at events, and across digital channels. “AI is about finding patterns in data and acting on them,” Anand says, noting that personalization enhances donor engagement and loyalty.
However, Anand stresses that data privacy is paramount. ALSAC adheres strictly to donor consent and privacy preferences, ensuring ethical use of AI. This commitment to trust aligns with the Digital Delta’s emphasis on inclusive, community-driven growth, as ALSAC’s technology not only advances its mission but also sets a standard for responsible innovation in Memphis.
“We are the number one charity on all major technology platforms — YouTube, TikTok, Strava, Facebook, Instagram.”
—IKE ANAND PRESIDENT AND CEO, ALSAC
Since St. Jude opened in Memphis in 1962, ALSAC and St. Jude have been steadfastly committed to the city. This loyalty brings an economic ecosystem of talent, jobs, and global visitors — patients, families, and donors — who contribute to Memphis’ vibrancy.
ALSAC’s presence attracts technologically savvy professionals, fostering a talent pool that supports the Digital Delta’s aspirations. The recent arrival of xAI, with its $12 billion supercomputer investment, has further elevated Memphis’ tech profile, and Anand sees ALSAC as a vital contributor to this momentum.
Anand, who witnessed Seattle’s transformation into a tech hub, believes Memphis is on a similar trajectory. “Memphis has all the right ingredients — abundant land, great climate, educational institutions, large corporations, and research institutions like St. Jude,” he says. ALSAC supports this growth by advocating for a collaborative ecosystem that includes childhood education, workforce training, and opportunities for tech talent to engage with local corporations. The organization’s global reach also draws visitors who often choose to relocate, enriching Memphis’ cultural and economic fabric.
Anand, a member of the Chamber’s Chairman’s Circle, envisions Memphis as a premier tech hub in the heart of the U.S. along the Mississippi River. To realize this, he calls for cross-pollination of ideas among businesses, startups, and government. Startups, he notes, are critical to a tech hub’s vitality, and Memphis needs infrastructure and policies to attract early-stage tech companies and entrepreneurs. ALSAC stands ready to support elected officials in this endeavor, advocating for investments that align with the Chamber’s Prosper Memphis 2030 plan to create 50,000 high-quality jobs and attract 700 advanced industry firms.
For Anand, leading ALSAC in Memphis is a “dream come true,” blending his passion for technology with a mission to save children’s lives. By integrating AI, building digital platforms, and fostering a tech-friendly ecosystem, ALSAC is not only advancing St. Jude’s cause but also powering the Digital Delta’s vision of a transformed Memphis — a city where innovation thrives, and every resident benefits from a vibrant, inclusive economy. •
At CodeCrew, Harnessing Technology for Education
The nonprofit CodeCrew has been revolutionizing the city’s economic and social landscape through the power of technology education for a decade. Its transformative work in computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) education is part of a mission to build thriving, modern tech ecosystems in the region, and encompasses the spirit of the Digital Delta.
Meka Egwuekwe, a co-founder and executive director of CodeCrew, has taken the organization well beyond simply training coding. It is embracing goals of reshaping opportunities for kids, adults, educators, and policymakers while addressing systemic challenges like poverty and education inequity in Memphis and beyond.
CodeCrew has constructed a four-pillar approach designed to empower individuals and strengthen communities through technology. It directly serves youth by bringing computer science and AI education directly to students and embedding teachers in schools to offer coding as an elective. Beyond the classroom, it provides after-school programs and summer camps, reaching 500 to 1,000 kids weekly, a hands-on approach that teaches skills and serves as preparation for a digital world.
Through a rigorous 29-week curriculum, CodeCrew also trains adults to become software and AI engineers, equipping them with skills to secure high-paying jobs. It’s a lifeline for many, offering pathways to economic mobility and stability in an increasingly techdriven economy.
CodeCrew trains educators to teach computer science, amplifying their impact. The initiative is crucial for scaling its vision that every child, in every school, at every grade, should have high-quality computer science education.
The organization prioritizes policy and advocacy by championing legislation to make computer science a cornerstone of education. In 2019, it helped pass a Tennessee bill requiring a statewide computer science education plan, with CodeCrew’s leadership serving on the task force to shape it.
More recently, it partnered with a broad coalition that included Code.org, the College Board, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and local tech councils to make computer science a high
“Nothing fights crime better than a thriving ecosystem.”
—MEKA EGWUEKWE CO-FOUNDER
AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CODECREW
school graduation requirement in Tennessee. The policy mandates computer science in middle and elementary schools and secures funding for teacher training, impacting a million students annually.
As CodeCrew looks to the next decade, its preparing Memphis for an “AI-native economy,” where AI underpins every job, business, and nonprofit. It has already begun offering community workshops for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits to adapt to this shift, ensuring Memphis remains competitive. “We’re asking ourselves how we can help everyone — not just kids, but adults, businesses, and organizations — thrive in this new world,” Egwuekwe says. He wants to see Memphis as a leader in shaping technology, rather than being shaped by it.
It’s a vision that is deeply tied to economic equity. In Memphis, where poverty and crime are persistent challenges, CodeCrew sees tech education as a powerful antidote. Egwuekwe quotes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Poverty and ignorance breed crime.” By providing access to tech skills, CodeCrew creates pathways to good-paying jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities. “Nothing fights crime better than a thriving ecosystem,” he says. CodeCrew’s approach is not just about economic growth. It also emphasizes ethical growth by showing that technology can benefit society without exploitation, which in turn aligns with inclusive prosperity. “We can grow together, but we have to be intentional,” Egwuekwe says, warning against repeating historical patterns of marginalization.
CodeCrew envisions a city where education, research, entrepreneurship, and jobs form a vibrant tech ecosystem, creating pathways to the middle class and beyond. “Memphis ought to be at the center of shaping technology,” Egwuekwe says. To that end, its partnership with the Greater Memphis Chamber underscores its role in the city’s economic strategy that will drive prosperity. •
Richard Smith’s Vision for Memphis as a Tech Hub
The Digital Delta is more than a bold economic strategy for Memphis, Tennessee — it’s a transformative vision to position the city as a global technology hub, leveraging its diverse workforce and strategic advantages.
At the heart of this initiative is Richard Smith , who, alongside his father, the late FedEx founder Fred Smith, played a pivotal role in its inception. Smith sees the Digital Delta as a catalyst for profound economic impact, global recognition, and generational wealth creation in Memphis.
The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Digital Delta concept took shape several years ago when Richard Smith met with then-Chamber President and CEO Beverly Robertson and then-SVP of Economic Development Ted Townsend with a compelling idea. “I approached [them] about a McKinsey study that was featured in a Wall Street Journal article,” Smith recalls. “I believe my father is the one who called my attention to the article originally.” The study highlighted two critical trends: “First, that most of the high-wage job growth in the U.S. was in tech. Secondly, that Big Tech had a well-documented challenge when it comes to diversity.”
For Smith, Memphis’ demographic profile — a young and diverse community — presented a unique opportunity. “My mind said, ‘Demand meet supply, supply meet demand,’” he says. He urged the Chamber to devise a business recruitment strategy that capitalized on this alignment, engaging the city’s workforce development ecosystem to cultivate diverse STEM talent. During these discussions, Smith and his father coined the term that encapsulates Memphis’ potential to become a tech hub rooted in its cultural and geographic identity along the Mississippi River. “We workshopped the name together and came up with ‘Digital Delta,’” Smith says. As a global logistics leader, FedEx is not just a supporter of the Digital Delta but a technological pioneer whose innovations align with the initiative’s goals. Smith highlights the company’s sophisticated digital
segment, FedEx Dataworks, which has been harnessing data for nearly five years to revolutionize supply chains. “We are making supply chains smarter for everyone by building the world’s most flexible, efficient, and intelligent network, based on the physical network we’ve built for over 50 years,” he explains. This work enhances FedEx’s operations, serves customers, and drives sustainable growth, positioning the company as a tech leader in Memphis.
“We workshopped the name together and came up with ‘Digital Delta.’”
—RICHARD W. SMITH
COO, INTERNATIONAL, AND CEO, AIRLINE, FEDEX
FedEx’s dual role as a supplier and customer in the tech ecosystem makes it a natural partner in the Digital Delta. “We also work with everyone in tech, as they are both suppliers to us and customers of our transportation and logistics services,” Smith says. The company collaborates closely with the Chamber to recruit Big Tech firms, amplifying Memphis’ appeal. “Anything that lifts our headquarters city is of interest to FedEx and to me personally,” he says, emphasizing the mutual benefits of a thriving Memphis.
Smith envisions the Digital Delta as a game-changer for Memphis’ economy and global standing. By positioning the city at the center of the AI race, the initiative can attract high-wage tech jobs and address systemic challenges like poverty. “Having Memphis in the center of the conversation when it comes to the AI race presently underway in tech should benefit the city from an attraction perspective,” he says. Memphis’ competitive advantages — low cost of living, robust infrastructure, and minimal traffic — make it an ideal location for tech companies and talent. “As Memphis is highly attractive from both a cost-of-living and mobility standpoint, having plenty of street and road infrastructure, I believe this would change our trajectory profoundly,” Smith says.
The initiative’s focus on developing diverse STEM talent aligns with the Chamber’s Prosper Memphis 2030 plan, which aims to create 50,000 high-quality jobs and attract 700 advanced industry firms. Smith believes this can lead to “creating lasting generational wealth in this community,” particularly for underserved populations. Beyond economics, the Digital Delta elevates Memphis’ global reputation, showcasing its quality-of-life amenities, from cultural attractions to natural beauty. “The people I know who move to Memphis are always much more positive about our city than those who’ve never experienced life anywhere else,” he says.
For Richard Smith, the Digital Delta is a personal and professional mission to elevate his hometown. “I believe we are entering a period of sizable disruption,” he says, “and you would rather be at the epicenter of it, adapting rapidly and adopting profusely, leapfrogging less nimble markets.” •
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Brewing Coffee With a Cause
Memphis Grindhouse Coffee combines grit, grind, and coffee to spread the city’s culture and give back.
BY TOBY SELLS
Memphis Grindhouse Coffee’s story is a classic business tale with plot twists and adaptions, but with a classic Memphis element: grit.
It started as one thing. Became another. Challenges really did become opportunities. The skin in the game was personal time and treasure. Owners and founder Dwayne Chaffen and Rick Askew have been grinding on this road for five years now. That grind
now shines as Grindhouse has customers in 23 states, a growing list of retail and restaurant partnerships, fun blends that celebrate the soul of the city, and heart enough to give back to a community that supports them.
Chaffen and Askew met as business students at University of Phoenix. Business plans often begin with problem-solving, and they decided they would put a coffee shop in Whitehaven, a community that had never had one.
Dwayne Chaffin
The coffee business could weather recessions, and Starbucks had already exposed America to the good stuff. They visited 10 banks for a $100,000 loan to start the shop, but left empty-handed every time.
“One banker told he’d rather give us money for a grocery store than a coffee shop,” Chaffen said. “Food businesses have a very high failure rate. So, we couldn’t get the money.”
That challenge may have saved Grindhouse from a plot twist no one saw coming. They started the company selling their coffee online in 2019, just before Covid’s lockdowns shuttered so many independent restaurants and coffee shops. When folks were stuck at home, they turned to the internet instead of in-person coffee shops, Chaffen said.
”We wanted the coffee to represent the culture.”
—DWAYNE CHAFFIN OWNER AND FOUNDER, MEMPHIS GRINDHOUSE COFFEE
The company started with a co-packer who roasted and packaged their coffee under the Grindhouse name. It turned out to be an expensive option; the pair knew they would have to learn the trade themselves. Chaffen learned to roast in a weeklong class in Minneapolis. The pair bought their own roaster, and now they do it all themselves, earning grind titles in a city where that really means something.
“A lot of people here have courage, and grit, and grind,” Chaffen said. “That’s how we came up with the name. We wanted the coffee to represent the people who live here in the city, to represent the culture.”
Chaffen and Askew have continued to expand Grindhouse’s reach online. They even have fans in Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Memphians can find Grindhouse IRL in stores across town including Cash Saver, Superlo, Miss Cordelia’s in Harbortown, and some liquor stores. Grab a cup or a bag of Grindhouse at Butterific Bakery & Cafe Downtown and even at People’s On Beale.
Each bag of Grindhouse says it is “coffee with a cause.” The company donates a portion of their proceeds to Shelby County elementary schools with a goal to help children improve their reading comprehension. A new collaboration had Grindhouse create a special Charity Blend, which supports University of Memphis student-athletes through the 901 Fund NIL Collective. •
Demystifying Technology for Business
Hughetta Dudley’s company helps make technology make sense.
BY TOBY SELLS
Technology is vital to business — and more so all the time — but talk of cloud architecture, network management, and cybersecurity risk mitigation can spin the head of even the savviest professional.
That’s one of the reasons Hughetta Dudley founded Stragistics.
“I think the fun of it for me is helping those who don’t understand technology to understand it better,” said Dudley, the company’s president and CEO. “A lot of times in my career, I have been the liaison between the business community and the technology community because I could speak both sides of the coin.”
fell in love with it.” She’s done nothing but technology in her career ever since.
“I love being able to help business departments come up with solutions that help them reduce costs or improve their performance.”
Back in her hometown of Baltimore, Dudley had her first business break. A third-party logistics firm needed to start up an IT division in Atlanta. So, “with much excitement,” she packed her car and moved South. The threemonth contract turned into a two-year contract. At the end, the IT division was up and running and her team had “made some great strides with some awesome deliveries of software solutions and processes and procedures for that organization to be vibrant and grow.”
—HUGHETTA DUDLEY PRESIDENT AND CEO, STRAGISTICS
Her interest in tech started in junior high school. Testing showed proclivities for analytics and pointed her toward careers in computer data processing or engineering. While school leaders thought she was better suited for data processing, Dudley attended an all-boys school for a summer program in engineering. There, “I got my first taste of (engineering) and I just
Stragistics was born.
Dudley’s faith journey led her to Memphis. But when she got here, she said she didn’t know where to start and didn’t know anyone in the business community. She followed the local newspapers and found that then-U.S. Congressman Harold Ford Jr. was holding a procurement event. There, she was pointed to the MidSouth Minority Business Council. Through it, she found a mentor who helped her learn the city, learn its business
climate, and learn to navigate it.
“I was in business a few years here and somebody said, ‘How can you be in the city and not know this individual or not be associated with the (Greater Memphis Chamber)?’,” Dudley said. “Between the Chamber and the MidSouth Minority Business Council, that was my platform to learn the business community, meet companies, meet other small and midsized businesses and to be around like minds. It was my conduit to help me grow.”
Stragistics serves its clients by helping them navigate their technology platforms, many times winding down older, legacy systems and onboarding a new system. The company also does a lot of work to help clients prevent data disasters or help them recover from them.
Dudley’s company can also help companies find IT staffers. Sometimes a Stragistics staffer will embed with a company until they figure out some problem. Sometimes, Stragistics can simply find qualified IT pros for their clients and are hired directly by them.
“I love being able to go and help business departments or divisions resolve or come up with solutions that help them reduce costs or improve their performance,” Dudley said. “That just was always so exhilarating for me. And it still is.” •
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Sharing Stories Through Events
For 25 years, Behind the Scenes has communicated through galas, meetings, and more.
BY TOBY SELLS
For Behind the Scenes, events are more than parties; they’re storytelling tools.
The Memphis company celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. In that time, it has produced events for heavy hitters like Hilton, the Product Advisory Council, and the Society of Entrepreneurs. It’s planned galas, meetings, and graduations. When the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show decided to go virtual during Covid, they called Behind the Scenes. So did those who organized Eli Manning’s jersey retirement celebration at Ole Miss.
With them all, there’s a message, says company founder and CEO Dusky Grimmig.
them motivate their employees or inspire their customers to do business.”
A celebratory feel may not be appropriate for a company meeting on bad news, Grimmig says, for example. But a celebratory feel may be necessary for a company meeting on great news. Behind the Scenes conveys all of this in myriad ways: how the guests are greeted at an event, how they’re checked in, decor, food, and especially how the audio and visual components are executed.
“We’re constantly in learning mode, about different interactive options or new technology.”
—DUSKY GRIMMIG FOUNDER AND CEO, BEHIND THE SCENES
“So many times, we’re putting on events and trying to get into the client’s head,” said Grimmig. “What’s their objective for the event and how will we measure success?
“So, to some outsiders, it looks like we’re party-planning. But it’s really about their corporate communication goals: helping
“For example, at the Greater Memphis Chamber event in December every year, our motivation is for attendees to leave feeling inspired about the city they live in, feeling like the Chamber and Memphis businesses are growing our city, and that it’s becoming a positive place,” Grimmig said.
How would those guests feel all that if they arrived at the event, were checked in at a tiny table with a long line, and staffers rustled through stacks of papers to find
their names? Does that convey a message that the city is moving forward with technology, Grimmig asked? Now imagine guests are checked in seamlessly using QR codes or some other tech.
All of this is what Grimmig set out to do when she founded the company 25 years ago. She managed a video production company for 12 years and handled the event elements for some of its largest companies.
“I decided to take just the event side and started Behind the Scenes so that I can follow the passion of really helping clients make sure that their strategic elements of an event were carried out.”
Behind the Scenes works with clients in the medical device industry, aviation (especially a large helicopter company, Grimmig said), automotive, nonprofits, and more.
It’s a creative business. So Grimmig says her team has to constantly consider how to convey an event’s message (and do it on budget). Staying competitive means staying up to date.
“We’re constantly in learning mode, about different interactive options or new technology. We’re sponges and just really learning what’s out there.” •
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Building for Opportunities
directFX has built a business focused on customers’ needs.
BY TOBY SELLS
How do you fill a casino every week?
Answering that question, among others, is a core business strategy for directFX Solutions. The company also asks banks how they get the right offer to the right person. They ask schools: How do you get the brightest minds?
The company is a nationwide, full-service, direct-mail partner for other companies (like for those mailers for casinos, banks, and universities). They now do a lot more. But the focus on direct mail gave the company its start back in 2003 and its unique name.
postage, which, alone, will probably offset the cost of our services. And you’re not going to have to deal with it.’”
With that, Shah and Warner had the business idea, business research on the opportunity in Memphis, and some target clients here. But they both lived in Nashville (where a hair salon called Salon FX inspired the direct-mailderivative directFX.)
“Every service we’ve added, we’ve grown the need for it, grown the volume, and then we add it to our arsenal.”
Kush Shah and his business partner, Chris Warner, were working for Pitney Bowes on the sales side of mailing equipment. They began to see companies outsourcing their large-volume mail jobs to other companies.
—KUSH SHAH PARTNER, direct FX SOLUTIONS
“If you don’t have the equipment and technology to do that…even if you do it yourself, you’re not taking advantage of postal discounts,” Shah said. “So, we come in as an outside provider and say, ‘We can save you X number of dollars on
“We didn’t know a single person in Memphis when we moved here,” Shah said. “It was a true startup. Very few business contacts. No banking relationships. Nothing.”
But they rented an office at Nonconnah Business Park with two small offices and a small, open area for their machines. The two sold during the day and ran production at night, sometimes taking shifts to run machines all night. Sometimes this meant 100-hour work weeks. They hired their first employee two years into business.
The team landed larger clients and slowly built their mail volume. Then, some of their largest clients at the time asked if they could
handle printing for them. They eventually bought their own printers and formed a new directFX division. It was the first of many.
“Every service we’ve added, we’ve grown the need for it, grown the volume, and then we add it to our arsenal,” said Shah. “We saw clients had a need for signage. So, we started offering them signage service. We’ve just invested in equipment as we’ve grown those parts of our business.”
In 2020, directFX added a division for promotional products. Most recently the company added a label printing division that now prints about 90 percent of the watermelon labels in the U.S. While about 90 percent of its business is in print products, directFX also does direct digital marketing through email and text campaigns, data management to know more about a company’s audience, and it can build and manage campaigns and projects.
The company works with companies in gaming, education, banking, and more. But Shah said more than 50 percent of directFX’s work is with nonprofits.
“It helps us find ways to give back to a lot of these organizations, whether it’s doing in-kind work or discounted work,” he said. That helps us stay engaged, especially with the local community of nonprofits.” •
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Alpha Energy Solutions Matt Nobles
Alpha Memphis Education Foundation (AMEF) Alex DeJarnett
Alpha Omega Veterans Services, Inc. Vicki Azlin
ALSAC / St. Jude Richard Shadyac
Alzheimer’s Association - TN Chapter Don Schwartz
Amazing Lash Studio - Memphis East Chandra Wilson
Amazon Memphis Jessica Breaux
Amber Huett-Garcia Consulting
Amber Huett-Garcia
Ameresco Steve Seifried
American Cancer Society Jackie Greene
American Commercial Barge Line
Stacey Thomas
American Heart Association Sarah Adair
American Marsh Pumps Lenita Fisher
American Material Handling Company, Inc. Josh Lackie
American Red Cross of the Mid South
Sarah Breazeale
American Residential Services, LLC
Chris Fairey
American Standard Foundation Repair
Jake Borden
Ameriflo Corporation Michele Howard-Flynn
Amplify Cell Technologies Kel Kearns
Ampro Industries, Inc. Jack Sammons
ANF Architects Scott Dicus
Angie & Ike Photography Isaac Singleton
Another Day Another Flight Star McKinney
Another Roadside Attraction Karen Carrier
Answering Advantage LLC Susan Mealer
Apartment Association of Greater Memphis Robin Riggins
APG Office Furnishings Gayla Hobbs
AppleOne Employment Services
Nicole Veternik
Aquaserv, Inc. Gary Meloni
Arbonne International Tiffany Klemis
Archer Russ Williams
archimania Barry Yoakum
ARCO Design/ Build Joel Olson
Ardmore Roderick Sam Boye
Ark Roofing Pam Lurie
Arkansas Capital Corporation Sam Walls
Artizan Constructors LLC Kirby Salton
ARTSmemphis Elizabeth Rouse
Arun Wagh, Inc. Arun Wagh
Ashaun, LLC Anthony Tate
Ashford Advisors Paul Cheek
Asia Sourcing Paul Freudenberg
Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc.
Jan Young
Association for Chamber of Commerce Executives
Assure Parking Will Douglas
AT&T Chuck Thomas
ATA Alexis Long
Athens Distributing Company of Memphis
John Aaron
Aussie Pet Mobile Mathis Young
Auston Mealer’s Restaurant Equipment Service LLC Lana Vaughn
Autism Centers of Tennessee Morgan Adair
AutoZone David McKinney
AutoZone Liberty Bowl Harold Graeter
AVI-SPL, LLC Buster Vance
Avionics Specialist, Inc. Laurie Vaughn
AZO, Inc. Casey King
B VISIBLE Products & Services Larry Walker
B.B. King’s Blues Club, Inc. Kathrine Corvelli
Baby Grand Ben Colar
The Baddour Center Cassie Shearon
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Mark Glover
Baldwin & Shell Construction Co.
Tom Csicsila
Bank of America Trevia Chatman
Bank of America - Banking Center Jean Goodman
Bank of Bartlett Harold Byrd
Bank3 William Chase
Banks, Finley, White & Co. of TN, P.C. Sharon Lewis
BankTennessee Peyton Jones
BankTennessee - East Memphis Susan McClain
Baptist College of Health Sciences Dr. Betty Sue McGarvey
Baptist Memorial Health Care Jason Little
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Tipton Sam Lynd
Baptist Trinity Home Care & Hospice
Nancy Averwater
The Bar-B-Q Shop Eric Vernon
Barge Design Solutions Trevor Cropp
Barnhart Crane & Rigging Company
Frank Smith
Barr Brands International Joe Lyons
Barrett Distribution Center Amy Cook
Bartlett Chamber of Commerce
John Threadgill
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC Richard Spore
The Bay at Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Jason Murphy
BDO USA, LLP Mike Musick
Becton Trust Property Faye Alexander
Behind the Scenes Dusky Norsworthy
Bellevue Baptist Church Chip Freeman
Belltower Coffeehouse and Studio
Christopher Galbreath
Belmont Village Assisted Living
Communities Lisa Anyan
Belz Enterprises Ron Belz
The Benefits Solutions Group
Lori Swanigan
Beneva Mayweather Foods/Visions Enterprise, LLC Daniel Watson
Best Nurses, Inc. Regenna Williams
The Best Times James Grubbs
Best-Wade Petroleum, Inc. John Wade
Better Business Bureau
Better Health Group dba VIP Care of TN
Shawn Griffith
BH&M Environmental Consultants, Inc. Kyle Cox
Big Bills BBQ Curtis Givens
Big Cypress Lodge/the Lookout Restaurant Nail Task
Brooks & Mazzola Construction Company, Inc. Catherine Maness
Bryant Safety and Security Solutions LLC Obie Bryant
Bryce Corporation Richard Williamson
Buckman Lela Gerald
Buckman International Junai Maharaj
Budget Rent a Car of Memphis Gabriel Ribot
Burch, Porter & Johnson David Harris
Burtons Automations LLC Annette Burton
Buster’s Liquors & Wines Josh Hammond
Butler Snow LLP Jason Yarbro
Butteriffic Bakery & Cafe Tamika Heard
Byte Line, LLC Kyle Glen
C & P Beauty Supply Tom Pae
C-1, Inc. Gerald Neely
C. Foster Construction Co., Inc. Carlo Foster
Cache 42 Downtown Express Lounge
Jason Spicer
Cadence Bank Randy Henry
The Cadre Building Chelsea Dahlgren
Caesar’s Entertainment, Inc. Kristi Miller
Cafe Eclectic Cathy Boulden
Calidus Management Jonathan Cameron-Hayes
Campbell Clinic Orthopedics
Daniel Shumate
Campfire Collective Shannon Briggs
Candy Bar Bartending Services
Candace Duncan
Cannon & Cannon, Inc. Wain Gaskins
Canopy by Hilton Memphis Downtown
Alyse Hamilton
Canopy Nation Cheryl Saum
Caravan Supply Company Cindy Selden
The Career Professional Robin Hughes-Moore
Cargill Cotton Matt Dunbar
CargoSprint Solutions LLC Charles Martin
Carlisle Corporation Chance Carlisle
Carpenter Primary HealthCare, PLLC Ken Carpenter
Carroll's Roofing and Construction, LLC
Sonya Carroll
The Carter Malone Group LLC Deidre Malone
Castle Retail Group, LLC Rick James
C.A.T. Global Chris Carr
Catholic Charities of West Tennessee Kiki Hall
CBIZ MHM, LLC Eustis Corrigan
CBRE, Inc. Frank Quinn
CC Club Holdings - Legacy Countrywood
James Russell
CE-Bio, LLC Jeff Smith
Central BBQ Brittany Higginbotham
Century 21 Patterson & Associates Real Estate Co. Kimberly Townsend
Century Apartments Lynasia Chatman
CertaPro Painters of Bartlett Chip Jones
Chaliff & Associates, CPAs Skip Gronauer
Chamber Benefits Inc.
Champion Promotion Jay Martin
Char Restaurant Aimee Davidson
Charles Harris REALTOR - Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury Charles Harris
Charles River Laboratories Will Isom
Charlotte & Pickens Brittney Sessoms
ChemStation MidSouth Roy Brown
Chief Engineering LLC Casey Shockey
Children’s Museum of Memphis
Sarah Zambroni
Chings Hot Wings Francessca Bolds
Chiropractic Memphis Downtown
Matt Hayden
Choate’s Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing Carlos Suarez
Chris Hope Foundation Chris Hope
Chris Woods Construction Company
Grant Mills
Christ Community Health Services Sherrie Rinehart
Christian Brothers High School
Nancy Lanigan
Christian Brothers University Chris Englert
Church Health Alison Futris
Cigna Healthcare John Webb
CII Diversities LLC Roman Ransom
City Enterprises, LLC David Andrews
City Leadership John Carroll
City of Lakeland Michael Walker
City of Memphis Paul Young
Clarion Security Larry Heathcott
Clark & Clark Nick Clark
Class A Driving Academy Melvin Lewis
Classic American Hardwoods, Inc. Bill Courtney
Clay & Land Insurance, Inc. Todd Dyson
Clean Memphis, Inc. Nefertiti Orrin
Clear Strategies Calvin Anderson
ClearBags Shelia Holt
Club Car Wash Loralee Hays
CN Railroad Antoine Hawkins
Coca-Cola Consolidated Amy Martin
Cocozza American Italian Deni Reilly
CodeCrew Meka Egwuekwe
Coit Cleaning & Restoration of Memphis Marvin Williams
Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury Angie Ware
Cole's Screen Printing Brian Cole
The Collective Blueprint Jodi Reynhout
Colliers International Tim Mashburn
Comcast Evangeline Parker-Guest
Comfort Inn Downtown Michael Krupp
Commercial Bank & Trust - Mendenhall Andy Peroti
Communiride LLC dba Arnett Logistics
Group Ayile’ Arnett
Communities In Schools of Memphis
Teshanda Middleton
Community Attributes Inc. Chris Mefford
Community Bank of Mississippi DJ Grimes
The Alliance Foundation Philanthropy for Mental Health
When you give to The Alliance Foundation, you are funding life-saving mental, behavioral, substance abuse health care through Alliance Healthcare Services. Mental health touches every family, every school, every workplace, and we believe no one should face a crisis alone.
Your generosity makes this possible: The Crisis Wellness CenterMemphis’ 24/7 lifeline, open to all with no insurance, no appointment, no judgment. Open now at 3200 Broad Ave. Memphis, TN
The Children & Youth Crisis Wellness Center - Coming in early 2026, the first 24/7 crisis center of its kind in West Tennessee dedicated to kids ages 4-17.
If you or a loved one is facing a mental health struggle, emotional distress, alcohol or drug concerns, or just need someone to talk to, caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Call or text 988 or call Alliance at 901-577-9400.
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Sutton Mora
Community Lift Michael Cowan
The Compass Circle Casey Cooper
Complete Computer Services Marcus Brown
Complete Lighting & Sign Service, Inc.
Angie Jennings
Comprehensive Staffing Solutions
Charlotte Boyce
Concord Academy Sandra Williams
Concorde Career College Mikia Housley
Conectiv Sandra Breedens
Congruex Paul Sulisz
Consilience Group, LLC
Meredith Hennessy, MUP
Contemporary Media, Inc. Anna Traverse
Continental Construction Company, Inc.
Curt McMillin
Cornerstone Engineering Brent Hooks
Continental Traffic Service, Inc.
(CTSI-Global) Ken Hazen
Cotton Forwarding Int’l, Inc. Laura Cooley
Courtyard Downtown at Court Square
James Barton
Courtyard Memphis Airport Cecily Holder
Cowan Consulting Jessica Cowan
The Crazy Coop Darius Buckner
Create10meDesigns Ashley Foster
Creating Value LLC Scott Finney
Creative Home Academy and Preschool, LLC Constance Sholar Cherry
At ARTSmemphis, we don’t create the art, but with your contributions, we make it possible.
As the primary arts funding organization in Memphis, we know that our city is more vibrant, exciting, and dynamic with the contributions of the arts. We also know that the arts sector employs close to four thousand and generates over $35 million in tax revenue. We know that art is vitally important for recruiting and retaining talent, jobs, and investment for our region.
From on stage to behind the scenes, from the drawing board to the boardroom, and from the classroom to the greenroom, there is a role for everyone. is
Damron Trucking Lee Damron
Dance Like a Cupcake Alannah Williams
DanielShay’s Salon Boutique Spa
Daniel Gomez
Dart's Carts, LLC Trad Longeway
The Danse, Inc. Troyan Turner
Data Facts, Inc. Daphne Large
Davene, Inc. Dan Dierkes
Davies Hood PLLC Jason Hood
DCA | Doug Carpenter & Associates
Doug Carpenter
DeBerry Services Tony DeBerry
Deloitte Memphis Jonathan Pennington
Delta Benefits Group, Inc. Bobby Jones
Delta Dental Plan of Tennessee
Emily Pearson
Delta Materials Handling Gregory Costa
Delta Metals Company Darren Aghabeg
Delta Specialty Hospital Stephanie Reese
Designed for Success Jana Cardona
Destination Dandelion Deaunn Stovall
Destination Education JaColbie Hardy
DHL Global Forwarding Steve Lin
Diamond Safety and Training
Anthony Crowder
Digital Now Pamela Turner
Dillard Companies Chris Bird
Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company, Inc.
Rebecca Dinstuhl
directFX Mailing Solutions Kushal Shah
Disability Connection Midsouth, Memphis’s Center for Independent Living Diane Klink
Distinction LLC Korey Adams
Distinguished Staffing Marcus Stevenson
District Connector Program / Division of Community Services Arriel Gipson
Diversified Trust Co. Robin Smithwick
Dixon Gallery and Gardens Kevin Sharp
Dobbs Equity Partners, LLC John Dobbs
Dobbs Management Service, LLC
Edward Dobbs
Donelson’s Catering Wendell Donelson
DonutNV East Dana Woods
Doré Touch Event Center Nicole Gates
Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & The Mid-South Lori Green
Downtown Memphis Commission Chandell Ryan
Downtown Nutrition LLC Jesus Acosta
Downtown Magazine / The Downtown Directory Jodie Vance
Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center Brooke Ford
Dragonfly Su Hartline
Draslovka James Stockbridge
Dress for Success Memphis Rhonda Treadwell
Drexel Chemical Co. Leigh Shockey
DT Design Studio Michelle Ye
DTL Kayla McFall
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Adam Putnam
Dunavant Enterprises Bill Dunavant III
Dunavant Logistics Group, LLC Chrissy Geibel
Duncan Williams Asset Management David Scully
Dyersburg / Dyer County Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Distributing of Memphis Bob Winkel
Eagles Nest Services
Gwendolyn Gavin-Macklin
Eat At Eric’s Grill and Catering (Food Truck) Eric Meyers
EBCO Aviation Underwriters Inc. Doug Carr
eBiz Solutions Sridhar Sunkara
Eclectic Eye Lindy Faulkner
Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Joann Massey
Economic Opportunities, LLC - Ec Op Keusi Donald
Edelbrock Group Tim Jones
Elite Roofing Solutions Caleb Delee
Ellie Mental Health Ronak Desai
Elos Medtech Jodie Gilmore
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Jack Soden
Elwood Staffing Landaria Saulsberry
EM Printing, LLC Ken Quick
Empire Distribution of TN – Memphis William Lucchesi
Harris, Shelton, Hanover, Walsh, PLLC Kim McLaughlin
Harvest Creative Daniel Brown
Hatfield and Associates Jack Hatfield
HBG Design Dana Ramsey
Mended Therapy
Combining mental health with a love of fashion, creativity, and sustainability, Mended Therapy was born. Ashley wants to show that although things may seem like they cannot get better, there is hope. Just like a mended piece of clothing is brought new life, the same can be said of us. She is here to walk with you through this journey with laughter, creativity, and challenging your beliefs about yourself. She is MENDED (and constantly mending). She hopes you will let her join you as you MEND.
Ashley specializes in working with LGBTQ+ populations and mood disorders.
For more information or to book an appointment, visit mendedtherapypllc.com.
She
HD Pallet Company Michelle Whitlow
Heal The Hood Foundation of Memphis LaDell Beamon
HealthLink International Sebastiaan de Kok
HealthMarkets Insurance Agency
Todd Rainey
Healthy Kids & Teens / Camp Get Fit
Jessica Simmons
Heartland Millwrights Inc. Jon Eaton
Heavenly Sunshine Property Services Sandi Eley
Helen of Troy Tiffany Granderson
Hemline | Tailored Brand Strategies
Cynthia Saatkamp
Henry Turley Company Alex Turley
The Hershey Company Erikka Bougard
Hess Environmental Services Connie Hess
HGD Waste Solutions LLC Greg Echols
HHM CPA Memphis Laurie Stiles
Hickory Ridge Mall Towne Center Latasha Blair
Higginbotham Family Dental - Harbor Town Cortne Young
Higginbotham Insurance & Financial Services Johnny Pitts
HigherVisibility Adam Heitzman
Highland Capital Management LLC Scott Notowich
Highland Row Apartments Brittney Hill
Highline Warren Darcy Curran
Hill Services, Inc. Tandra Inmon
Hillwood Sarah Dickey
Hilton Garden Inn Memphis - Wolfchase Galleria Sabbir Khushbu
Hilton Garden Inn Memphis - Downtown Jill Baker
Hobson Realtors Joel Hobson
Hodges Law Firm, PLLC Rees Hodges
Hog Wild – Real Memphis Barbeque LLC Ernie Mellor
Holiday Inn & Suites Memphis International Airport Tina Minor
Holiday Inn & Suites Wolfchase Galleria Jonathan Williams
Holiday Inn Express Midtown Jeff Emmett
Holiday Inn Express - Germantown Hemmy Patel
Hollywood Feed, LLC Kate Lancaster
Home 2 Suites by Hilton Downtown - One by NP Myron Tipton
Homelift, Inc. Lori Senn
Hometown Capital Group Todd Robertson
Honest Monument Company
Earnest Hillman
HoneyBaked Ham Company Justin Witzleb
Hope Clinical Care Alize Prather
Hope Credit Union Bill Bynum
HopeWorks Amy Braden
Hospital Wing Christy Chandler
Hot Graphics Printing, Inc. Lynn Blurton
Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown Charles Sweeney
Hotel Napoleon Downtown Snay Patel
HOTWORX – Memphis (Edge District)
Carmella Rogers
HOTWORX – Poplar Laura Cook
Hudspeth Benefits Group Chuck Hudspeth
Huey’s Restaurants Monique Stitts
Huey’s Collierville Jim Palmer
Huey’s Cordova Bryan Jackson
Huey’s Downtown John Bradley Wells
Huey’s Poplar Steve Voss
Huey’s Southaven Jock Marx
Huey’s Southwind William Stine
Humana, Inc. - Ashley Moore Ashley Moore
Humana, Inc. - Portia Colbert Portia Colbert
Humana, Inc. - Terence McClora Terence McClora
Hunter Fan Company Scott Ayers
Hutchison School Tracey Zerwig Ford
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Rowland Cheeks
Hyde Family Foundation Teresa Sloyan
Hyosung HICO Ltd. Jason Neal
IBEW Local 474 Guinevere Griffith
Idexx Laboratories Jonathan Thomas
IDI Logistics Timothy Moore
iHeart Media DeJuan Hendricks
iJility LLC Kelly Sims
IKEA Michael Matteson
ImageWorks Commercial Interiors
Kevin Yates
Imagine Laserworks Memphis Sonja Redding
IMC Mark George
IMEC Kelly Cole
Immaculate Facility Services Calvin Nelms
Inclusive Excellence Consulting Mary McConner
Independent Bank Susan Stephenson
Independent Bank - Collierville
Independent Bank - Germantown
Independent Bank - Kroger Bartlett
Independent Bank - Kroger Collierville
Independent Bank - Laurelwood
Independent Bank - Poplar Holmes
Independent Bank - Ridgeway
Independent Bank - Union Avenue
Independent Presbyterian Church Bob Hicks
Industrial Capital Holdings Glenn Wegener
Industrial Sales Company
Jennifer Richardson
Inferno Daniel O’Brien
InnerActive Consulting Group Robin Graham
InnovAge Michael Scarbrough
Innovate Memphis Jessica Lotz
Innovative Engineering Services Paula Jennings
Insight Global Morgan Hunt
Insight Risk Management, LLC
Patrick Siano
InSouth Bank Candy Sims
Insurance Consulting Group, Inc. Steve Rodgers
Intellibyte Software Solutions Robert Onyango
International Paper Alissa Campbell Shaw
Intertrade, Ltd. Michael Goode
Inventory Locator Service John Herrman
Iris Luxury Apartments Tanjay Cunningham
ISK Biocides / IBC Manufacturing
Company Mark Richards
Itta Bena Katherine Corvelli
J. Strickland & Company Marcus Mobley
Jack Pirtle, Inc. Tawanda Pirtle
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Kyle Spurgeon
JAG Investments Jason Gillum
Jamerson Strategic Consulting LLC
Jiljuana Coleman
James Smith Landscaping & Trucking
James Smith
James Uptown Pressure Washing & Roof Cleaning, LLC James Austin
JAN-PRO Development of Memphis and the Mid-South Trudi Pierami
JAS Forwarding Chris Shelton
Jasper Float Spa & Wellness Center Antwanette Crutcher
Jeffrey Jacobs Photography, Inc.
Jeffrey Jacobs
JEM Dining LLC Joshua Mutchnick
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales, Inc.
Jerry Christian
JIM Promotions & Uniforms
Brenda Curland
Jim Robbins & Associates, Inc.
Walker Robbins
Jimmy Whittington Lumber Company Jim Whittington
JK International Inc. James Kim
JLL Jack Wohrman
The J. M. Smucker Company Travis McKie
JML Financial, LLC John Little
Jones Aur Katherine Harris
Journey Community Schools Nickalous Manning
Joyce Signs, Inc. Joyce Lower
JS International USA, LLC Jiho Song
JSSI Process Server, Inc. Othneil Penn
Judy Bell Consulting Judy Bell
The Juice Plus+ Company Paulo Teixeira
Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, Inc. Leigh Mansberg
Junior League of Memphis Michelle Nixon
Kabob G Nasreen Kamaluddin
Kathryn Garland - Crye-Leike Realtors
Kathryn Garland
KBG Technologies, LLC
Kathy Buckman Gibson
Kele, Inc. Danny Lyons
Kelman-Lazarov, Inc. Marty Kelman
Kemmons Wilson Companies, LLC
Spence Wilson Jr.
Kemmons Wilson Insurance Group
Cindy Klatt
The Kent Toni Williams
Kershaw Primary Care and Weight Loss
Valarie Kershaw
Kimery Wealth Management Kevin Kimery
Kinetic Homes Phalange Brutus
Kinfolk Memphis Jacob Watson
Kiwi and Goji Apartments Angel Williams
Knabb Consulting, Network in Action Memphis/Virtual Catherine Knabb
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Jeffrey Lee
Kooky Canuck Shawn Danko
KPMG, LLP Ruby Hancock
KPower Global Logistics Tyler Kattawar
KQ Communications Renee Malone
Kroger Co. Micheal Cristal
Kruger Products Mark Hauke
KUDZUKIAN Larry Robinson
Kuehne & Nagel, Inc. Rodrigo Leal
L & M Enterprises dba Seko Logistics
Tim Moore
La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings and Décor Debra Stansbery
LAB Digital Creative Michael Newsome
LaMarie's Entertainment Complex Larry Dodson
The Lamar Companies Michael McFall
Landers Auto Group Kent Ritchey
Landmark Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Cynthia Rapp
Latino Memphis Mauricio Calvo
Lavish A Luxe Boutique (Lavish Too) Lawanda Thornton
The Law Office of David E. Gordon P.C. David Gordon
Law Offices of Arthur Horne III Arthur Horne
LBMC Suzanne Reed
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Dr. Trey Eubanks
Leaders Credit Union Shea Brown
Leadership Memphis Shirley Ford
Leading in Life Enterprise Kinah Burks
LeafGuard Gutters of Memphis Carlton Baker
LEEK LLC dba Londons Giggles Jeremy Calhoun
Legal Shield Lonnie Coleman
LegalShield - Linda Ellis Linda Ellis
Legendary Realty Kimberly Bell
Legion Force Security Shawn Wilson
LeMoyne-Owen College Christopher Davis
Move to Marion:
Lenahan, Smith & Bargiachi, PC, CPA
Shayne Smith
LEO Events Cindy Brewer
Let's Roll Millington - Skate Rink Sade
Bradley
Level Up Consulting Group Will Scott
Lewis Tree Service Evelio Barrionuevo
Lexus of Memphis Bryan Smith
Liberty Bank and Trust Company
Carolyn Walker
Lickety Split Couriers Debbie Crawford
LifeSigns / HealthyHere Sandy Bradford
Lifestyle Screen Printing Donald Kirkland
Lighting Source David Lee
Lilac Impact Services LLC Kayla Smith-Hardy
The Lilly Company Wade Clark
Linco Plant Identification Co., Inc. Linda Campbell
Link Apartments Broad Ave. Brittney Crandall
Linkous Construction Company, Inc.
Rusty Linkous
LISC Memphis Nigel Roberts
Literacy Mid-South Stacy Early
LocaliQ Michael Acuff
Lofton Wells Insurance Pamela Lofton Wells
Lokion Jennifer Lee
LoneTree Wealth Management
Jimmy Beard
Louis Dreyfus Company Joe Nicosia
Love Lives On Enterprise Wayne Ford
Love Nights Lounge Memphis Curtis Givens
Love Works dba Unite Memphis Dezirae Patterson
Lowenstein House of Memphis Billy Heard
LPI Memphis, Inc. Ciara Neill
LRK, Inc. Frank Ricks
LSI Graphics Mason Ezzell
Lubin Enterprises, Inc. Nathan Lubin
Lucky Heart Cosmetics Jeremy Stein
Lurie and Associates, LLC Leonard Lurie
M & D Coatings, Inc. Michael Mays
M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Carolyn Brown
MaCaleb Venture Group Incorporated (Brightway) Demetrius Smith
MacDonald Printing Angus MacDonald
Macy's Carriage Crossing Andre Jones
Madonna Learning Center Jo Gilbert
Magna Services of America, Inc.
Dex Battista
Mahogany Memphis, LLC Jessica Miller
Main Street Dental Jodi Rump
The Majestic Grille Lauren Walker
Makowsky Ringel Greenberg, LLC
Michael Greenberg
Malasri Engineering, PLLC JT Malasri
Malco Theatres Karen Melton
Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Neely Mallory
MAPCO Express Julie Thomas
Maras Spa Timara Barton
Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, PC
Clay Purdom
Marx-Bensdorf REALTORS Jimmy Reed
Mauser Packaging Solutions
Roxanne Mayes
McAdams Group, LLC Tearesa Claiborne
McEwen’s Memphis John Littlefield
McGriff Insurance Services Mark Forrester
McMillon Warehousing & Distribution, LLC Mike McMillon
Medegen Medical Products
Jennifer Williamson
Medellin & Associates Inc. MK Sambe
Medford Roofing, LLC Meghan Medford
MedHaul Nathalie Occean
Medical Education & Research Institute Cayla Cook
Medical Transportation Service, LLC
Michael Webb
Medtronic Hal Beckham
Meisler Trailer Rentals Noel Troxel
Memorial Park South Woods Cemetery
Kathy Garbus
The Memphian Hotel Bobbie Peppers
Memphis & Shelby County Film & TV
Commission Linn Sitler
Memphis Aero Cleaning Solutions Patrick Johnson
Memphis Area Association of Realtors
O'Hara Keszler
Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. Nicole Grida
Memphis Area Transit Authority
Memphis Army Recruiting Company Kyle Kulp
Memphis Blues Gina Beasley
Memphis Botanic Garden Mike Allen
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Kathy Dumlao
Memphis Business Interiors Rhonda Bradley
Memphis Capital Group Joel Banes
Memphis Chess Company, LLC Michael Shuey
Memphis Christian Pastors Network Pastor Rufus Smith
Memphis Clean Claudia Cogswell
Memphis Communications Corporation Stacey Purdy
Memphis Consulting Group, LLC Jonathan Nyaku
Memphis Electric Company Donald Thomas
Memphis Equipment Company Douglas Cummings
Memphis Family Vision - East Memphis Lynn Eisenstatt
Memphis Gift Basket Jesse James
Memphis Grindhouse Coffee Dwayne Chaffin
Memphis Grizzlies Jason Wexler
Memphis Ice Machine Company Clark Lawrence
Memphis In May International Festival, Inc. Mack Weaver
Memphis Jewish Community Center Idesha Reese
Memphis Library Foundation Christine Weinreich
Memphis Light, Gas & Water Doug McGowen
Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation, Inc. Jenny Udouj
Memphis Management Group: Renasant Convention Center & Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Dean Dennis
Memphis Medical District Collaborative Rory Thomas
Memphis Medical Society Clint Cummins
Memphis Metropolitan Land Bank Authority Michael Harris
Memphis Morning Center Jocelyn Ogle
Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Assn., P.C. Robert Burns
Memphis Record Pressing Catrina Traylor-Francis
Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum Carley Kirby
Memphis School of Excellence Samuel Beyhan
Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority Terry Blue
Memphis Shelby County Schools Dr. Roderick Richmond
Memphis Showboats / UFL Steve Macy
Memphis Tacos Claudia Cogswell
Memphis Tomorrow Blair Taylor
Memphis Tourism Kevin Kane
Memphis United Julius Goodwin
Memphis University School Liz Copeland
Memphis Urban League Deryl Gardner
Memphis Vitality Hotel Sven Winter
Memphis Wings dba Wingstop Alexa Wendel
Memphis World Trade Club Jennifer Amos
Memphis Zoo Nick Harmeier
Memphis/Shelby County Port Commission Randy Richardson
Mental Health Cooperative Memphis August Geeter
Mercer Capital Management, Inc. Christopher Mercer
Meridian Life Science David Christian
Meridian Premier Homes Jeffrey King
Meritan, Inc. Melanie Keller
Message Factors Tom Logue
Metal Building Products, Inc. Barry Sims
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Michael Ugwueke
Meticulous John Weston
Metro Construction, LLC Joe Savage
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) Anna Word
MHP / Team SI Amanda Mauck
Michael Hatcher & Associates Inc. Willie Shepherd
Mid-America Apartments Eric Bolton
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary Randy Redd
Mid-South Drug Testing, Inc. Kelly Dobbins
Mid-South Food Bank Cathy Pope
Mid-South Milling Company, Inc. Nathan Pappas
Mid-South Public Communications Foundation / WKNO Scott Davidson
Mid-South Quality Productivity Center
Donn Fisher
Mid-South Transplant Foundation, Inc.
Kim Van Frank
Midas of Memphis - Brookhaven
Ron Oswalt
Midas of Memphis - Pleasant View Ron Oswalt
Midas of Olive Branch Ron Oswalt
Midas of Southaven Ron Oswalt
MidSouth Development District Anna McQuiston
Midtown Living Kevin McConnell
Midtown Pediatrics of Memphis Bianca Sweeten
Milano Menswear Riverdale Franco Rassoul
Milano Menswear Whitehaven Stephani Brown
Milano Menswear Wolfchase Franco Rassoul
Millennium Machinery Inc. Jared Jobbins
Millennium Search Jason Gillum
Mimeo Oliver Doughtie
Mind Over Data Susan Gross
Minuteman Press Steven Ennis
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church J. Lawrence Turner
Mitchell & Son, Inc. Ron Monmaney
Modern Journey Counseling, LLC Maria Garcia
Molly Maid of Memphis Kathy Biggers
Molly Maid of Tipton County Kathy Biggers
Monguinn Enterprises Franketta Guinn
Monica Burt and Associates, LLC
Monica Burt
Monogram Food Solutions Karl Schledwitz
Morris Marketing Group
Valerie Morris Bearup
Mortgage Financial Services Ryan Knop
MoSH Kevin Thompson
Motion (Lewis Supply) Rylan Monroe
Moxy Memphis Downtown Curtis Pandes
MSD Travel Advisors, LLC Michael Dawoud
MSHN Enterprises Corey Clark
MSK Group, P.C. dba OrthoSouth
Thomas Giel III
Mueller Industries, Inc. Devin Malone
Muhlenberg Job Corps Dora Hudson
Mustard Seed Realty Group Melanie Bolden
My Care in My Home MCMH Lisa Garner
Myan Management Group Mindy Rogers
MyCityRides Andy Nix
NAI Saig Company Laura Saig Martin
National Civil Rights Museum
Russ Wigginton
National Cotton Council Drew Davis
National Guard Products Lewie Smith
National Ornamental Metal Museum
Carissa Hussong
Nationwide Expos/Memphis Home and Lifestyle Expo Sol Lee
Natural Healing of Memphis DBA Your CBD Store William Vance
neMarc Professional Services, Inc.
Carmen Bassett-Brown
Neon Canvas Opal Northen
NetWerk - Management Roger Beard
NeuroSource LLC Lee Ann Foster
New Ballet Ensemble and School
Katie Smythe
New Memphis Anna Mullins Ellis
New Millennium Building Systems
Bob Hudson
New South Capital Management Steve Morrow
New Teacher University Terry Ross
New Way Aquaponic Farms Daryl Leven
New York Life Scotty Hendricks
Newberry Tanks & Equipment, LLC
Chris Long
Newmark Real Estate Joe Steffner
nexAir, LLC Bill Proctor
Nextech Solutions Chris Hogue
Nickson General Contractors
Octavius Nickson
Nike Willie Gregory
NKC of America, Inc. Nancy Christian
Nollan Keynote Concerts Valaria Nollan
Normandy Road Ventures Robert Fogelman
Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home and Cemetery Anthony Reed
Northwestern Mutual Jim Meeks
Nothing Bundt Cakes Amy Lupo
Novateur Brand Architecture
Saundra Nash
Now Leasing Jennifer Wessels
Nucor Steel of Memphis, Inc. Eric Nystrom
Nutraceutix Rochelle Wooldbridge-Ballard
Oak View Group Phoebe Breckenridge
Obion County Chamber of Commerce
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Kim Hodges
Olam Agri Americas Inc. Amanda Cook
Old Dominick Distillery Chris Canale
Olymbec USA LLC Jason Berger
Olympic Career Training Institute Patrick Carter
One Community Insurance Group Daphany Kelly
One Stop Housing Mark Vengroff
Onin Staffing Regina Caldwell
OPACHS Sharon Pruitt
Opti-Coat, LLC David Ghodoussi
Optum at Home Michael Scarbrough
Optum Workers Comp Boomer Leopold
Orgill, Inc. Eric Divelbiss
Orion Federal Credit Union
Ashley McDurmon
ORO Impact Inc. George Fatheree
Orpheum Theatre Group Candace Dean
OsteoRemedies, LLC Chris Hughes
Oteka Technologies, LLC Alandas Dobbins
Our Connections Joe Roberts
Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center Steve Fracchia
Outfront Media, LLC
The P3 Group Inc. Dee Brown
P.F. Chang’s Christian Carruego
Page Life Solutions Solomon Page
Painting Unlimited, Inc. Joseph Lewis
The Pallet Factory Michael Doyle
Pandrol USA Sandro Silva
Panther Construction Co., Inc. James Davis
Paradox Catering & Consulting, LLC
Alia Hogan
Paragon Bank Robert Shaw
Parasol Awnings, LLC Michael Folk
Parties With Pizzazz Shun Stotts
Passport Health Shun Stotts
The Patch Boys John Dobbins
Pathmark Transportation Wes Kraker
Pathway Lending Jarlecia Jones
Patriot Bank John Smith
Pattern Energy John Smith
Patterson & Associates Real Estate
Kimberly Townsend
Patterson Bray PLLC
Patterson Homes Real Estate Company, dba Better Homes & Gardens Real
Estate Elite Travis Patterson
Patterson Warehouses, Inc. Nathan Bell
Payne Services Plumbing, Heating and Air
Danny Payne
Peabody Memphis Douglas Browne
Peer Power Cortney Richardson
Penn A Kem LLC Sameer Rupani
Penny Lane's Menagerie, LLC Kate Menke
Pepsi Beverages Company Tom Macnaught
Perfecto Staffing Jeanne Prascak
PerformancePoint Brad Federman
Pergament Properties Scott Pergament
Persevere Stacey Books
Pete Mitchell & Associates, Inc. Insurance
George Hilliard
Pfizer Inc. Nelson Zamora-Ramos
Phancy Photo Booth Cathy Wood
Pharma Health Stream Solutions Amani Johnson-Singh Barnett
PharmEx, LLC Amresh Narine
Phat Babies BBQ, LLC Jacqueline Carter
Phee Phi Fire LLC Phee Robinson
Phelps Dunbar PLC John Bobango
Phelps Security Alan Phelps
Phlebogo Oginga Carr
Piano’s / Shackelford’s Florist
Charles Strong
Pickering Firm, Inc. Mike Pohlman
Pickler Wealth Advisors David Pickler
Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. Phillip May
Pinnacle Financial Partners - Forest Hill
Stephanie Brown
Pinnacle Financial Partners - Oak Court
Wanda Durham
Pinnacle Financial Partners - Wolf River
Pinnacle Financial Partners - Cordova
Victoria Barnes
Pinnacle Towing & Auto Repair Maurice Johnson
Pinnakl Technologies Ashish Singh
Piper Orthodontics (West Rock Orthodontics)
Pitman Glass & Glazing Scott Pitman
Pizza Me Curtis Givens
Place of Good Abode Companies
Michael Scarbrough
Planet Fitness Brittney Shanks
The Playbook for Success Foundation
Daniel Williams
Playhouse on the Square Michael Detroit
PMC Biogenix Clarke McGuire
PMI Memphis Chapter Tamara Brown
The Poplar Group Jessica Darby
Porter-Leath Rob Hughes
Power & Telephone Supply Company
Jennifer Sims
Power Equipment Company of Memphis
Robert Brackett
Powers CPR Center Marcus Power
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. David Warmath
Praxair, Inc. Kellina Anderson
Precision Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
Kathe Stewart
Presbyterian Day School Brad Sewell
Preserver Partners, LLC Dana Pointer
Price 4 Limo Memphis Travis Salat
Primology Aesthetics and Wellness
Jami Bartholomew
Pro Health Wellness Clinic - Arlington Estes Folk
Pro Health Wellness Clinic - Bartlett Estes Folk
Pro Health Wellness Clinic - Collierville Estes Folk
Pro Health Wellness Clinic - Poplar Estes Folk
Pro Health Wellness Clinic - Ridgeway Estes Folk
Pro Health Wellness Clinic - Southaven Estes Folk
ProductionOne Kiley Butler
Professional Allied Health LLC
Tuwanna McDaniel
Professional Service Industries, Inc.
Larry Johnson
Progressive Realty Services, LLC
Leah Douglas-Wooten
Progressive Technologies, Inc. Christopher Brubaker
PROMAN Staffing Joan Trujillo
Protank Fran Shaw
ProTech Services Group, Inc. Dan Weddle
Pugh’s Flowers Michael Pugh
Puzzol Creative Mallory Lynch
Q3 Contractors LLC Sherman Brown
Quality Incentive Company Rodger Plumb
Quality Iron & Steel LLC Sunny Hughes
Quality Roofing Contractors Felix Haynes
Quality Title Group, LLC Leigh McDonald
Rachel’s Salon & Day Spa Paige Garland
Radians, Inc. Mike Tutor
Railroad Distribution Services - Pinsly
Railroad Company David Pederson
Randstad US - Hacks Cross JoAnn Scott
Randstad US - Metro Memphis Area Sylvia Grammer
Randstad US – Poplar Cindy Deller
Randstad US - Southeast Shelby County Branch Tom Donaldson
Randstad US - Stage Road Erik Henneghan
Raymond James Ryan Ehrhart
RBG Wealth Advisors, LLC Greg Davis
RDX, LLC Roumen Denkov
Real Property Management Affinity Shenika Hudson
Recycling Management Resources
C.J. Drew
Red Deluxe, LLC Ashley Buck
Red Wing Shoes Alan Martin
Redeemers Group, Inc. Rosie Graves
RedRover Company Lori Turner-Wilson
Reform Logistics Charmaine Smith Yates
Reform Logistics Group Charmaine Smith Yates
Reform Truck & Trailer Services
Charmaine Smith Yates
Regency Realty LLC Elizabeth Barzizza
Regional One Health Reginald Coopwood
Regional One Health Foundation
Jared Bulluck
Regions Bank David May
Regions Bank Whitehaven - 3741 Elvis Presley
Regions Bank - Bullfrog Center
Regions Bank - 1415 Union Avenue
Regions Bank - 2053 Union Avenue
Regions Bank - Airport Winchester Road
Regions Bank - Airways Democrat Rd.
Regions Bank - American Way
Regions Bank - Bartlett East
Regions Bank - Berclair
Regions Bank - Clark Tower
Regions Bank - Cleveland
Regions Bank - Collierville - West Poplar
Regions Bank - Collierville - New Byhalia Road
Regions Bank - Cordova - 640 N. Germantown Parkway
Regions Bank - Cordova - 1045 N. Germantown
Regions Bank - Downtown Memphis
Regions Bank - Fox Meadows Blair Scott
Regions Bank - Front Street
Regions Bank - Galloway
Regions Bank - Germantown - 7550 W. Farmington
Regions Bank - Germantown - Poplar Avenue
Regions Bank - Hickory Ridge
Regions Bank - Holiday City Jason Crochrell
Regions Bank - Kirby Parkway
Regions Bank - Kirby Pines
Regions Bank - Lamar
Regions Bank - Laurelwood
Regions Bank - Poplar
Regions Bank - Poplar East
Regions Bank - Poplar West
Regions Bank - Quince Perkins
Regions Bank - Raleigh Bartlett Covington Pike
Regions Bank - Raleigh Springs
Regions Bank - Ridgeway Loop
Regions Bank - Ridgeway Memphis
Regions Bank - Riverdale Road
Regions Bank - Shopping Way
Regions Bank - Southgate Memphis
Regions Bank - Southwind
Regions Bank - West Memphis Main
Regions Bank - White Station
Regions Bank - Whitehaven 4134 Elvis Presley
Regions Bank - Whitehaven South
Regions Bank - Wolfchase
Regions Bank - Yorkshire
The Rehab Bros. LLC Tremell Thomas
Rejuvenate 901 Ashanti Coleman
Remington College Rose Van Alstine
Remoting Work Corp Tony Okhiria
Renae’s Window Treatments, Inc.
Susan Newby
Renasant Bank Shawn Clayton
Rendezvous Tina Jennings
Renewal by Andersen Tammy Miller
Republic Roofing and Restoration Monika Ward
Republic Services Anthony Woods
Research Dynamics, Inc. Hal Fogelman
Resource Management Group LLC
Barbara Knight
Resource Media Group – RMG
Steve Stewart
Revival Restoration Services Scott Trimble
Revival-Memphis Org Lyman Aldrich
Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck Skeet Haag
Rhodes College Kerri Campbell
Ric Smoothe' Apparel Ricco Mitchell
Richardson Oilseed Products (US)
Limited James Meyer
Ridgeway Business Center Virginia Rowland
Right on Time Couriers Charlotte Ulrich
Ring Container Technologies Brian Smith
Ritchie Smith Associates Ritchie Smith
River Inn of Harbor Town
Mehri Ahmadzadegan
Riviana Foods Inc. Tom Gyovai
RIX International Gwendolyn Tucker
The RK Group Bluff City Kate Strause
RKA Construction Ryan Anderson
Robert Half Chrissy Smith
Robinson Tree Service, Inc. Cynthia Sengel
RockStar Medical Aesthetics & Therapeutics, Inc. Barbara Reed
Rooms To Go Memphis Jason Lee
Royal Choice LLC Latosha Isaac
Royalty Wellness Spa, PLLC
Sharonda Walton
Rumble Boxing Midtown Memphis Ann Lee
Running Pony Jonathan Epstein
Runway Redi Boutique Twana Johnson
Runyon Industries Stan Runyon
Rust College April Stampley
RWE Alexis Bowman
S & B Packaging, Inc. Jeffrey Poulin
S & M Construction Firm Shaundra Glass
S&ME Jeff Doubrava
Safe Pest Solutions Marcus Greer
Sage Creative Malik Sharp
Saint Francis Hospital Scott Smith
The Salvation Army Memphis
Aaron Keegan
Schooley Mitchell of Memphis
Curtis McFarland
SchoolSeed Foundation Vincent McCaskill
Search Marketing Pros Ross Hornish
Secret Level Up Ryan Marsh
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Jason Landrum
The Seam Mark Pryor
Seedco Darrell Scott
Seeding Success Mark Sturgis
Select Specialty Hospital – Memphis, Inc.
Tangi Townsend
Self+Tucker Architects, Inc. Juan Self
SelfieMemphis Photo Booth
LaKiva Williams
Semmes Murphey Clinic John Lewis
Serenity Recovery Centers, Inc.
Paula Hopper
Serra Chevrolet LLC Sam Hamady
Serv Restaurant & Bar Treshina Brownlee
ServiceMaster by Stratos Stacy McCall
SERVPRO of Southern Memphis/ Southaven Mark Turner
Shantorra Owens State Farm Agency
Shantorra Owens
Sharp Manufacturing Company of America Karin Tanaka
Shelby County Government Lee Harris
Shelby County Trustee Regina Newman
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
Jen Andrews
Sherry's Supply-Chain Dwight Barker
Shoemaker Financial Jeremy Jones
Shoot 360 Memphis Steve McCulley
Show Up and Show Out Cashflows LLC
Cynthia Wilson
Siemens Industry, Inc. Randy Jowers
Signet, Inc. Elizabeth Tate
Signworks Lori Southern
Silver Tree Residential, LLC
James Carmichael
Simmons Bank Chuck Newell
The Sims Financial Group Charles Sims
Sissy’s Log Cabin Molly McCarty
Skin and Ivy Wellness Spa Marquita
Williams
Skin Clique – Shawanda Motlow, NP-C
Shawanda Motlow
The Skrub Kafe Network Leatriece Franklin
SkyCop, Inc. Greg Nuckles
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Craig Gaffin
Smith-Berclair Insurance, Inc. Brad Smith
Smith’s Plumbing Services Ashley Evans
Sneed, Robinson & Gerber, Inc.
Tommy Sneed
Society Memphis Daniel Wallace
Society of Entrepreneurs Pearson Crutcher
SoCo Solutions - Professional EOS
Implementer Sophia Cole
Sonic Delivery, Inc. Jake Mohundro
Sonoco LeClinton Smith
Sound Waves, Inc. Mike Irwin
South Memphis Renewal Development Corporation Jeffery Higgs
South Side Wildcats Organization Arlithia Mackey
Southeastern Asset Management
Jessica Pressgrove
Southern Cardiovascular, PLLC Jonathan Ellichman
Southern College of Optometry Lewis Reich
Southern Security FCU Simin Bhagat
Southern Spray Company Kurt Throckmorton
Southern States Forwarding, Inc. Bruce Friedman
Southern Steel Supply Company, Inc. Neil Cohen
SouthernSun Asset Management William Halliday
Southland Casino Racing Osi Imomoh
Southwest Airlines Ana Schwager
Southwest Tennessee Community College Tracy Hall
Southwest Tennessee Development District Joe Barker
SouthWorth Capital Management Jeff Presley
The SPA Midtown Alexis Osorno
Spark Printing Joe Grape
Sparkle Mentality Consulting, LLC
Luanne Yeley
Specialty Performance Training dba
Memphis Welding School Reginald Lewis
Spikner Incorporated Memphis Jetona Branch
Spotlight Productions Fabian Matthews
Springhill Suites Memphis Downtown Cindi Lewis
St. John’s Community Services Mandy Hinson
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital James Downing
Staffline, LLC Mark Story
Standpoint Consulting Adriane Johnson-Williams
State Systems Robert McBride
State of Tennessee Bill Lee
Stax Museum of American Soul Music Jeff Kollath
StayApt Suites Nicole Martin
Staybridge Suites Memphis Sharon Kotecki
Steel Warehouse Memphis Rick Hargrove
Stephens, Inc. Kathleen Davis
Stepherson’s, Inc. Ashley Harris
STF Medical & Management Group, Inc. Victor Omotunde
Stitching Supply, LLC Erica Carpenter
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Andrew Sanders
The STNDRD LLC Karrington Christain
Stone Concepts Maya Tucker
Stragistics Technology Hughetta Dudley
Stratas Foods Jack Straton
Strategic Financial Partners Eric Bubrig
Strategic Resource Management, Inc. Brad Downs
Stretchlab Midtown Memphis Shey Pate
StringBend Capital Kevin McEniry
Stroll Southwind Kenneth Estevanott
StrongPoint Self Storage of Memphis Sara Tuma
Stryker Corporation Jeanine Redden
STS Enterprise Corporation Jeremy Calhoun
Summerfield Associates, Inc.
Dotty Summerfield Giusti
Summit Asset Management LLC
Peggy Adler
Summitt Management Corporation Fred Jones
Sun of a Vegan Ayesha Collier
Sunshine Enterprise, Inc. Yolonda Aldridge
Superb Staffing Solutions Jonathan Torres
Superior Contracting Group Inc.
Carlos Franklin
Supreme Staffing Eduardo Sanchez
Susan Heart Photography, LLC Susan Heard
Sylvamo John Sims
Synergy Home Care of Cordova Kovan Bayazid
Systematic Equity Solutions Darrell Ray
Systems Technologies, Inc.
Jeremy Simpson
T & T Catering, LLC Mike Anthony Thomas
T. O. Fuller State Park Victor Benson
TAG Truck Center Gary Dodson
Tate Computer Systems, Inc. Sylvester Tate
TBI Services Group, Inc. Paul Walsh
Tech Strada Solutions LLC Leo Vinitsky
Tech901 Aaron Lamey
TEKsystems Raven Simelton
Tennessee Builders Education Foundation
Brad Gentry
Tennessee Business Roundtable
Patrick Sheehy
Tennessee Carriers Candy DeBord
Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry - West Tennessee
