BUILDING WEALTHIN OURCOMMUNITY
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Building Wealth In Our Community Symposium
The 2026 Building Wealth in Our Community Symposium is the Black Chamber of Memphis' signature business mobility experience, convening entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, public-sector partners, and business advisors for a day of practical strategies, meaningful connections, and actionable insights that help businesses access capital, secure contracts, leverage innovation, and accelerate growth.
Guided by this year's theme, Building Entrepreneur City: Access. Investment. Mobility., the Symposium is designed to help growth-ready businesses move from opportunity to execution. Through engaging discussions, strategic networking, and expert guidance, participants will gain greater access to capital, procurement opportunities, technology, partnerships, and the resources needed to grow and compete.
The day concludes with AIM After Hours, an extended networking experience on site where attendees can continue building relationships and exploring new opportunities in a more relaxed setting.
Whether you are scaling your business, seeking investment, pursuing major contracts, or expanding your professional network, the Building Wealth in Our Community Symposium is where entrepreneurs and decision-makers come together to advance business mobility and strengthen Memphis through entrepreneurship.
- Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
- Symposium Location: Reign Event Venue
- Theme: Building Entreprener City: Access, Investment, Mobility
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Price:
Black Chamber Members: $50;
Non-Members: $75
AIM After Hours Only: $52
Featured Building Wealth Sessions
The Business Briefing: The State of the Economy & What You Should Know Now
A high-level economic outlook designed to translate today’s market conditions into practical business strategy. This session will break down key indicators—including interest rates, lending trends, consumer behavior, and sector shifts—and what they mean for growth, pricing, hiring, and capital decisions. Attendees will leave with clear insights to navigate uncertainty and position their businesses for stability and expansion.
Procurement Playbook: Building Capacity to Secure & Deliver Major Contracts
A tactical deep dive into positioning your business for contracts with corporations and public agencies. This session focuses on procurement pipelines, certification strategy, compliance preparation, and the internal systems required to successfully deliver at scale. Attendees will gain clarity on how to move from opportunity awareness to contract execution with confidence.
The Capital Stack: Aligning Capital with Business Strategy
A strategic examination of how successful companies leverage grants, debt financing, equity investments, contracts, and alternative funding tools to support business objectives at every stage of growth. Entrepreneurs will be encouraged to move beyond constantly chasing the next funding opportunity and toward developing a capital strategy aligned with their long-term business goals.
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The Symposium is a signature initiative of the Black Chamber of Memphis's economic development framework, designed to:
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