The Black Chamber of Memphis (BCoM), formerly the Black Business Association, is the metro’s leading advocate and resource hub for Black-owned businesses. Our mission is to create opportunities for entrepreneurs through education, networking, and advocacy. Each year, we serve hundreds of businesses across industries­ from food and retail to professional services and manufacturing by offering training, funding, visibility, and connection to public and private partners.

Community Wealth Through Real Estate: Building Power, Equity, and Opportunity

Real estate has long been a cornerstone of wealth creation in America—but too often, some communities have been locked out of the opportunity to own, develop, and control the places they call home. This discussion will explore how real estate can serve as a tool for collective economic transformation rather than displacement.

Featuring developers and real estate experts leading transformative work across Memphis, the panel will highlight large-scale efforts to convert schools, shopping centers, and other sites into mixed-use residential and commercial spaces that revitalize communities and create much needed economic opportunity.

Solopreneur to BOSS: Building Teams, Creating Jobs, & Scaling Operations

The leap from solopreneur to employer is a big deal. With over 40,000 Black-owned businesses in Memphis but fewer than 1,000 employer firms, helping business owners scale and create jobs is one way to close the wealth gap.

This panel spotlights four entrepreneurs who have done just that — growing from one-person operations into employers building teams and creating opportunities. Some lead part-time teams; others manage staff across multiple states. Their journeys offer practical insights into the mindset shifts, systems, and investments that support sustainable growth.

Moderated by Dr. Andre Perry, this discussion explores how job creation at the local level can drive broader economic change — from reducing unemployment to circulating dollars locally and improving families’ quality of life.

As a sponsor, you’ll help BCoM continue its mission to educate businesses and inspire future entrepreneurs, while positioning your brand as a champion of economic growth by:

• Connecting with Memphis-area business owners, professionals, and emerging leaders.
• Gaining visibility through digital and print promotion, on-site branding, and event activations.
• Maximize brand visibility through interactive tabling, product placement in attendee bags, and direct networking across all symposium events.
• Amplifying your brand with opportunities for media recognition, billboard features, and promotional videos.

Join us in building wealth and opportunity for our city and its residents. Together, we can accelerate progress and power possibilities. See following page for sponsorship packages.