Memphis Hustle :Features

Accelerator programs hosted by organizations such as EPICenter Memphis, Memphis Bioworks and Start Co., help entrepreneurs launch businesses and connect them with pathways to capital. To date, EPICenter has raised more than $16 million in capital.

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Memphis Money: Investment pipeline for startups has room for improvement

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 11, 2017

Owner and chef Octavia Young behind the counter at Midtown Crossing Grill.

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Midtown Crossing Grill is a community hub for Crosstown neighbors

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 4, 2017

Club patrons dance and vogue as part of a Kiki Ball at Club Memphis.

High GroundCommunity Development

Orange Mound club serves the black LGBTQ community

Erica HortonWednesday, October 4, 2017

The Captain Harris house, built in 1898, is one of dozens of properties available for short-term rental in Cooper-Young, the city's most commonly listed neighborhood on the site.

High GroundEonomic Development

Memphis sees 80% growth in Airbnb visitor stays over past year

Stephanie GonzalezMonday, October 2, 2017

Kristin fox-Trautman and Charlena Branch working with food at Kaleidocope Kitchen in Binghampton.

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Binghampton Development Corporation provides growth opportunities for food entrepreneurs

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017

Lee Crumb serves up his beef tamales offered in either hot or mild, at Pop's Hot Tamales on Park Avenue.

High GroundEntrepreneurship

From sweet to salty, Orange Mound eateries prove experienced hands make the best food

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017

"I'm hopeful," said Dorothy Meeks about beginning work at Lucy J.'s Bakery.

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Dorothy Day House meets homelessness and the need for a living wage in Memphis

Madeline FaberWednesday, September 20, 2017

Darrell Cobbins, president and principal broker at Universal Commercial Real Estate, LLC, near his office in Downtown Memphis.

High GroundEonomic Development

Memphis pushes to level the playing field for black entrepreneurs

Julia Craven & Madeline FaberMonday, September 18, 2017

Listen To America Small

High GroundEonomic Development

HuffPost, High Ground News & MLK50 to discuss economic inequality in Memphis

Rebekah Marie Yearout, MLK50Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Rico Fields serves a line of hungry concert-goers during Soul Roll Saturdays at the Hi-Tone Cafe.

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Memphis pop-up food vendors fry under the radar

Wesley Morgan ParahamWednesday, September 13, 2017

Dr. Medhi Sadeghi and hygienist Kathy Davidson, who has worked with him for 19 years.

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Iranian immigrant Dr. Sadeghi has spent two decades making Memphians smile

Aisling MakiThursday, September 7, 2017

Liz Gutierrez, founder and CEO of Enterprising Latinas.

High GroundEntrepreneurship

How to create jobs and help neighborhoods prosper? Support local entrepreneurs

Kendra Langlie, 83 DegreesWednesday, September 6, 2017

Alvin Hooper, owner of Nu-Life Shoe Repair, reflected on his life in the shoe repair business for the past 35 years.

High Ground

For 35 years, Alvin Hooper has made it his business to mend soles, one shoe at a time

Erica HortonWednesday, August 9, 2017

Dust to Dawn’s motto is “Do it right the first time.” Her goal is to simplify the lives of busy clients through dependable service.

High Ground

Dust to Dawn entrepreneur uses success, lessons to empower local women

Aisling MakiWednesday, August 9, 2017

Sarah Baumann launched Sealed Signet on Etsy in 2015, featuring original illustrations of cities and their special places.

High Ground

Signet Sealed delivers colorful city prints with a personal touch

Rachel WarrenWednesday, August 2, 2017

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