Society of Entrepreneurs

04/19/2026

Another great banquet in the books. Congratulations to all the new inductees and awards recipients! Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this possible and to everyone who joined us!

04/19/2026

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making tonight exceptional!








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04/19/2026

Congratulations to our newest inductees, and Cooper Hotels!

We are also honored to award the Walker S. Uhlhorn Jr. Legacy of Leadership award to Jack Soden from

04/16/2026

Looking forward to Saturday night and the 34th Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet for The Society of Entrepreneurs!

We are completely SOLD OUT—a true testament to the incredible group of new members we are honoring this year. It’s going to be a special evening celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit in Memphis.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors who make this event possible. Your support allows us to continue our mission of supporting and celebrating entrepreneurs across our community.

Can’t wait to celebrate together!

04/14/2026

Please join us for a great discussion on navigating growth, challenges and longevity at "Built to Last" on Thursday, May 7, 2026. https://members.memphischamber.com/events/details/built-to-last-small-business-week-masterclass-edition-23493

04/08/2026

It was the first Thursday of the month—which means it was Insights Group day.

The Society of Entrepreneurs is proud to bring together two groups of business owners in a confidential, trusted setting to share what’s working, what’s not, and the real opportunities and challenges of leading a business. These conversations are honest, impactful, and a powerful example of peer-to-peer learning in action.

A special thank you to Pinnacle Financial Partners for hosting and for their leadership in guiding us through the Mastermind program—your partnership helps make this experience possible.

04/06/2026

This Thursday!

Denise Stewart and Bryan Burnett will share the good, the hard, and the lessons learned from leading a multi-generation family business—covering trust, accountability, tough conversations, and long-term sustainability.

🗓 Thursday, April 9 | 📍 Paragon Bank

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/Jjp450Y7X4u

03/31/2026

What a wonderful evening celebrating the newest members of The Society of Entrepreneurs!

We were proud to honor Davin and Kellan Bartosch, Pace Cooper, Chip Marston, Barry Yoakum, and Todd Walker, and to announce Jack Soden as the recipient of the Walker S. Uhlhorn, Jr. Legacy of Leadership Award.

A beautiful night, great energy, and so much fun celebrating this outstanding group of leaders.

03/31/2026

Recently, the Entrepreneurs Roundtable had the opportunity to hear from serial entrepreneur Doug Marchant as he shared candid insights from his journey of starting, scaling, and sometimes restarting businesses.

Success the first time is an achievement. Building multiple successful companies—that’s a masterclass.

Take a few minutes to watch and learn from someone who has done it over and over again.

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03/25/2026

Serial entrepreneur Doug Marchant has built companies in fintech, healthcare, and pharmacy, including one that sold for $8.5 billion. He could have shown up to our March Roundtable and told the highlight reel version.

He didn't.

Instead he talked about the stuff that actually shapes how you build: why underpricing can kill your sales, why the best product in the room still needs someone out there selling it, and why most entrepreneurs underestimate how long and how much it really takes to get something off the ground.

The conversation was candid, specific, and genuinely useful. That's what our Roundtable Luncheons are built for.

Thank you, Doug, for bringing the real version to our table.

03/23/2026

Family businesses come with unique rewards and real challenges.

Join us for Family Business Unfiltered, a candid lunchtime conversation with Denise Stewart, founder of Travel Nurses, Inc., and her son Bryan Burnett, CEO, as they share firsthand lessons from building and sustaining a business across generations.

🗓 Thursday, April 9 | ⏰ 12–1 PM

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/WqAt50Y7X4j

03/16/2026

This Thursday! Join us for a candid lunchtime conversation with serial entrepreneur Doug Marchant on what he’d do differently next time, smarter decisions, fewer missteps, and lessons you can actually apply.

Serial Entrepreneur Doug Marchant will share his insight on building and growing a business