Memphis Hustle

Ibtisam Salih sells Sudanese fare at the Caritas on Broad pop-up shop at the 10th annual Broad Avenue Art Walk. Lauren Turner

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

Shoes and purses – leather and rubber – fill the space at Nu-Life Shoe Repair, a fading profession, where customers have 'all sorts of good stuff' done for their shoes.

Photo: Alvin Hooper, owner of Nu-Life Shoe Repair, started in the shoe business right after graduating high school. Houston Cofield

Jameelah Jordan, CEO and co-founder of Mozak standing in one of Start Co.'s work spaces in Downtown Memphis. Houston Cofield

Family opens side-by-side Binghampton businesses Read Article

Lucas Trautman runs nonprofit Stardust Jiu-Jitsu studio. Kristin Fox-Trautman is soon to open a cafe that pays employees a living wage. Together, they're brightening a high-traffic corner of Binghampton.

Inspire Community Cafe owner Kristin Fox-Trautman, left, poses for a photo with her team, from left, Tevin Whitley, Jacqueline Chandler, Charlena Branch, and Terrance Whitley, inside the restaurant which is currently under construction. (Brandon Dill

Photo: Inspire Community Cafe owner Kristin Fox-Trautman, left, poses for a photo with her team, from left, Tevin Whitley, Jacqueline Chandler, Charlena Branch, and Terrance Whitley, inside the restaurant which is currently under construction. (Brandon Dill

"Hustle mentality" led Johnson-Williams to open her contracting and woodworking firm Read Article

“I don’t have time to wait on anybody to tell me that I’m good enough. Women can do just as much if not more. Anything that’s out there, we can do it."

Photo: Trinette Johnson-Williams in her Midtown workshop. (Darius B. Williams)

$15 million loan fund focuses on growing minority and women-owned businesses in Memphis Read Article

In an effort to chip away lending disparities, Epicenter, a local nonprofit entrepreneurial engine, has partnered with Pathway Lending, a regional nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution, to launch the Memphis Small Business Opportunity Loan Fund.

Photo: Leslie Lynn Smith, Epicenter president and CEO.

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Development News

New shipping container retail village to open in the Edge District

Michael WaddellFriday, November 3, 2017

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Video: Landmark Farmers Market keeps Orange Mound healthy

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, November 1, 2017

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Essentially Divine Natural Skincare Cordova

Entrepreneur moves family skin care startup to Cordova

Michael WaddellMonday, October 30, 2017

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The Art Center, located at 1636 Union Ave., is owned by Tom Wilson and Susan Steele.

The Art Center leverages community investments to enrich visual arts in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 25, 2017

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The exterior of Stylist Salon, a locally-owned business in Frayser.

Locally-owned business brings jobs back to Frayser

Michael WaddellWednesday, October 18, 2017

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The hops grown at Agricenter International will be tested for their quality.

Mid-South farming experiment pursues a truly a local beer

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 11, 2017

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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.

Memphis Money: Investment pipeline for startups has room for improvement

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 11, 2017

Innovation & Job News

There's opportunity in Memphis for creative professionals

Madeline FaberWednesday, October 4, 2017

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

Midtown Crossing Grill is a community hub for Crosstown neighbors

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 4, 2017

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

Orange Mound club serves the black LGBTQ community

Erica HortonWednesday, October 4, 2017

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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.

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

Stephanie GonzalezMonday, October 2, 2017

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

Binghampton Development Corporation provides growth opportunities for food entrepreneurs

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017

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Comic shop owners expand with mini golf, haunted houses, and more

Michael WaddellWednesday, September 27, 2017

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

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

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017

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

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

Madeline FaberWednesday, September 20, 2017

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

Memphis pushes to level the playing field for black entrepreneursA partnership between High Ground News and HuffPost

Julia Craven & Madeline FaberMonday, September 18, 2017

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

Rebekah Marie Yearout, MLK50Wednesday, September 13, 2017

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

Memphis pop-up food vendors fry under the radar

Wesley Morgan ParahamWednesday, September 13, 2017

Development News

Tech startup Greenline Pet signs on with Crosstown Concourse

Michael WaddellMonday, September 11, 2017

Development News

Dormant South Memphis convenience store to reopen as Soulsville Market

Michael WaddellFriday, September 8, 2017

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Memphians are resilient. They set out to solve problems in their communities through innovation. In our Memphis Hustle series, we tell the stories of local entrepreneurs who are meeting challenges head-on and bringing forth grassroots economic development for the city.

Memphis Hustle

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

Family opens side-by-side Binghampton businesses Read Article

"Hustle mentality" led Johnson-Williams to open her contracting and woodworking firm Read Article

$15 million loan fund focuses on growing minority and women-owned businesses in Memphis Read Article

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