Society of Entrepreneurs

10/07/2026

One week away! Now is the time to register if you haven't already. Lunch is included with your ticket.

https://ow.ly/e8vu50ZV9sA

09/30/2026

AI is everywhere right now, but how do you move past the hype and actually put it to work for your bottom line? 💼✨
Join us for our upcoming October Entrepreneurs Roundtable — AI in Action: Practical Ways to Put AI to Work in Your Business!

We’ve gathered an incredible panel of Memphis business leaders who are actively using AI right now. They are skipping the fluff to share exactly what’s working, what isn't, and the highly practical, real-world ideas you can take back to your own team immediately.

📅 When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Junior Achievement of Memphis & the Mid-South

👉 Secure your spot and register today: https://soememphis.com/event_list/ai-in-action-practical-ways-to-put-ai-to-work-in-your-business/

Register HERE

09/21/2026

LAST CALL! Today is the final day to apply for Next Big Thing. Don't delay-apply now!

Think your business could be the Next Big Thing?

Applications are now open for the Next Big Thing Pitch Competition, with a $10,000 Cash Prize on the line!

Hosted by Epicenter and The Society of Entrepreneurs, this live competition gives local founders the chance to pitch their businesses in front of established and emerging Memphis business leaders and compete for $10,000 to help take their business to the next level.

Application deadline is Monday, September 21, 2026.

Click for application https://zealous.co/epicentermemphis/opportunity/the-next-big-thing-2026/

09/16/2026

Still thinking about the fun and informative meeting at Wiseacre Brewing Company last month!

09/15/2026

Got a big idea? How about $10,000 to help make it even bigger?

Applications are OPEN for the Next Big Thing Pitch Competition! We’re looking for Memphis entrepreneurs ready to take the stage, pitch their business and compete for a $10,000 cash prize.

Think it could be you-or know someone who should apply? Don’t wait!
Applications close Monday, September 21!

Think your business could be the Next Big Thing?

Applications are now open for the Next Big Thing Pitch Competition, with a $10,000 Cash Prize on the line!

Hosted by Epicenter and The Society of Entrepreneurs, this live competition gives local founders the chance to pitch their businesses in front of established and emerging Memphis business leaders and compete for $10,000 to help take their business to the next level.

Application deadline is Monday, September 21, 2026.

Click for application https://zealous.co/epicentermemphis/opportunity/the-next-big-thing-2026/

09/08/2026

Only a few more days to sign up for a special Entrepreneurs Roundtable featuring Barry Yoakum, co-principal of archimania on Thursday, September 10.

Barry will share the entrepreneurial journey behind building one of the nation's most acclaimed architecture firms, exploring how bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to design excellence have transformed projects throughout Memphis and beyond.

The program will be held at Hattiloo Theatre, one of archimania's many impactful community projects and an inspiring setting for this conversation.

Registration, including lunch, $25

Go to www.soememphis.com to register.

Hope to see you there!

09/04/2026

Please join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026 for a special Entrepreneurs Roundtable featuring Barry Yoakum, co-principal of archimania.

Barry will share the entrepreneurial journey behind building one of the nation's most acclaimed architecture firms, exploring how bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to design excellence have transformed projects throughout Memphis and beyond.

The program will be held at Hattiloo Theatre, one of archimania's many impactful community projects and an inspiring setting for this conversation.

Registration, including lunch, $25

Go to www.soememphis.com to register.

Hope to see you there!

09/04/2026

Last month we enjoyed an amazing tour with Wiseacre Brewing Company at their Downtown HQ. Big shout out to Davin and Kellan Bartosch for providing a behind the scenes peek and also the historical evolution of Wiseacre. We a proud of these guys for continually placing Memphis on the map in major b**r competitions and festivals.
Sky Dog Amber won the 2025 Great American B**r Festival gold medal for International Amber L***r.
While Tiny Bomb brought home the Silver medal for German-style Pilsener.

09/01/2026

Think your business could be the Next Big Thing?

Applications are now open for the Next Big Thing Pitch Competition, with a $10,000 Cash Prize on the line!

Hosted by Epicenter and The Society of Entrepreneurs, this live competition gives local founders the chance to pitch their businesses in front of established and emerging Memphis business leaders and compete for $10,000 to help take their business to the next level.

Application deadline is Monday, September 21, 2026.

Click for application https://zealous.co/epicentermemphis/opportunity/the-next-big-thing-2026/

09/01/2026

Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South has been named a Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Awards finalist, and we need your vote to help bring this opportunity to the Mid-South! Please vote in your Chick-Fil-A app today and every day in September!! See below for all of the details!