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Building Wealth In Our Community Symposium

The 2026 Building Wealth in Our Community Symposium is anchored in Building Entrepreneur City—a bold vision aligned with the City of Memphis’ commitment to positioning entrepreneurship as a key driver of economic growth. This approach recognizes that the strength of our city is directly tied to the success, sustainability, and scalability of its businesses.

Through this lens, the Symposium brings together business leaders, policymakers, and corporate partners to move beyond conversation and into action—equipping attendees with the strategies, access, and connections needed to grow, compete, and contribute meaningfully to Memphis’s economy.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration, this year’s experience is designed to break down silos across sectors, elevate local voices, and highlight the real impact individual businesses have on shaping the city’s future. Sessions will explore procurement opportunities, local and national economic trends, and what it truly means to build an entrepreneur-centered city.

More than a theme, Building Entrepreneur City is a call to align vision with action—challenging each participant to see their business not only as an individual venture, but as a critical part of Memphis’s long-term economic ecosystem.

Date: August 28, 2026
Symposium Location: Epicenter, 150 Peabody Place
Theme: Building Entreprener City
Expected Attendance: 250+ entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and professionals from across the region

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Momentum: Offical Pre-Symposium Party
Presidents Breakfast
Conversations and Workshops

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Confirmed 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.

Retail Ready: Scaling Distribution & Driving Sales Beyond Your Home Market

This session equips growth-minded brands with the strategies needed to expand beyond local markets. From preparing for retail buyers to optimizing distribution channels and strengthening e-commerce operations, leaders will gain actionable insights to increase reach, revenue, and operational readiness. Designed for businesses ready to scale, this conversation bridges ambition with execution.

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.