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Emerging and Enterprising Entrepreneurs (E3) Digital Platform
This digital platform showcases entrepreneurs and small business owners in Memphis, Jackson, Murfreesboro and Nashville, Tenn.

Intellectual property
by Lauren Brown, JD, MBA Original ideas are all around us, but there are very few NEW ideas. You have an idea, a brand, a tagline, and a...


Millennial entrepreneurship strategy: Networking laterally
by Justin Key What are millennial entrepreneurs and professionals doing to cultivate their brands, grow their businesses and truly...


Q & A with Barbara Bacon-Wall
by Paula Anderson A place for 'tea and conversations' is located in the Midtown area near Crosstown Concourse. Barbara Bacon-Wall,...


Bluff City Kwanzaa hosts 2nd annual event to celebrate African heritage
By Paula Anderson Community supporters and leaders gathered on Dec. 26 to celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa at Bridges located near St....


Emerging and enterprising entrepreneurs (E3) calendar
By Paula Anderson Artwork: Jonathan Ennis The 2025 E3 calendar has been published. It features small business owners in Memphis, Jackson...


The seven principles of Kwanzaa in the business world
By Lauren Brown, JD, MBA Kwanzaa Principles in the business realm: 1. Unity (Umoja) – unity of purpose for Black CEOs- purpose is to...


Serving up 'sweet treats'
By Paula Anderson In 2020, Tim Hayes was featured in the Emerging and Enterprising Entrepreneurs (E3) Jackson magazine edition during the...


Candid Conversations in Jackson, Tenn. sets stage for more community engagement
by Paula Anderson Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Jackson, Tenn. gathered for an in-person panel discussion on business...


Greater Memphis Chamber announces 2024 board chair
by Paula Anderson According to a news release, The Greater Memphis Chamber board of directors voted to elect Greg Duckett as the next...


Emerging Entrepreneur: Dominique Anderson
by Paula Anderson “As a social entrepreneur, Dominique Anderson developed the entrepreneurial mindset at an early age. According to...

Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs replay
by Paula Anderson On Nov. 7, 2024, Writing by Design Media, Inc. held the five-year celebration of Candid Conversations with...


2025 Emerging and Enterprising Entrepreneurs calendar
by Paula Anderson The 2025 E3 calendar will highlight emerging and enterprising entrepreneurs in Memphis, Nashville and Jackson. Corner...


Entrepreneur couple supports other Black-owned businesses
by Paula Anderson Supporting Black-owned business throughout the year has been the goal for Ken and Mary Olds - founders of Muggin...


Memphis Small Business Quarterly Anniversary + Collector's Edition
The Memphis Small Business Quarterly (MSBQ) final edition included past entrepreneur stories and small business resources. Jennifer...


Technical assistance and funding resources for small businesses through Fund Tennessee
by Paula Anderson Access to capital is one of the challenges that Black entrepreneurs and small business owners face when trying to scale...


Wealth attainment through entrepreneurship
by Paula Anderson Former Dell ® executive is utilizing his background in supplier diversity, sales and procurement to develop and sustain...

Candid Conversations celebrates five years
by Paula Anderson Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs started in July 2019. The goal was to highlight the entrepreneurial journey of...


Sharing African American history through virtual tours in Memphis
by Paula Anderson Carolyn Michael-Banks, emerging entrepreneur, moved to Memphis when she met the ‘man of her dreams’ and now husband....


A small business resource to help Black-owned businesses become capital ready
by Paula Anderson Danielle McGee has been on the forefront of helping Black-owned businesses prosper and succeed. She planted roots in...


Celebrating nonprofit leadership
by Paula Anderson As a former healthcare attorney, Shana Berkeley, decided to transition to community leadership from a volunteer...


Ford BlueOval City: The future of electric vehicles (EV)
by Paula Anderson On March 24, Ford Motor Company shared a glimpse of the Ford Project T3 at a Ford BlueOval City community event in...


Celebrating solopreneurs
by Paula Anderson In 2020, Writing by Design Media, Inc. interviewed Lori Reeves about her experience with the Covid pandemic. She was...


Food entrepreneur bakes cookies made from the ‘heart’
by Paula Anderson As a college student at Tennessee State University (TSU), Mikayla Jones, wanted to pay her own way, so she started...


Black-owned construction company lands contract with Ford BlueOval City
by Paula Anderson Second generation small business owners learned the value of hard work and perseverance from their father - Willie...
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