EntreMemphis is an all inclusive, group networking and resource center located in the heart of Memphis, TN. Specifically, we provide a safe haven of office space, virtual office space, conference room, and co-working space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and working professionals Our vision is to be the most trusted fiduciary partners within the community by providing a location where entrepreneurs and working professionals of all walks of life can collaborate and develop.
In partnership with mobile app company Global Innovation Now, Inc. (www.globalinnovationnow.com) and our TN 501c3 The Minding Your Business Foundation (EIN 45-5459094) which supports economic development in under served Memphis communities, we invite you to contribute towards our campaign as you will be directly responsible for the economic growth in our community. What a legacy to leave!
- To help fund the acquisition of 25 Apple IPad workstations for our creative co-working space designed for entrepreneurs, working professionals, and freelancers. These will be utilized for online business skills training, transacting business, and group networking
- To create a pool fund to give 20 $1,000 grants to fund the launch of start-up businesses or fund a project for existing businesses owned by military veterans. If we raise funds beyond our target goal we will offer additional grants!
EntreMemphis President and Founder Mr. Ron Brooks Jr has over 13 years experience in banking assisting business owners, including our troops, with launching viable and scalable businesses in the Memphis area. This supports the continuous economic development of the Memphis community, home of Graceland, FedEx, AutoZone, International Paper, and of course Beale Street! Veterans will present their business plans to our team in a Shark Tank style environment, and contributors will vote online on the best plans to receive funding!
What are the perks?!!!!
All contributions to The Minding Your Business Foundation (EIN 45-5459094) are tax deductible. Consult with your tax adviser with your personal tax status.
- $5 hand written thank you note from our team!
- $25 hand written thank you note and picture of our space
- $50 get a recorded video shout out!
- $100 get a video of the space and thank you shout out personally!
- $500 we will host a networking event in the donor's honor and make a donation to your favorite charity!
- $2,000 get a personalized mobile app on the Android market! You can also donate this to your favorite nonprofit for them to use!
- $3,500 get a personalized mobile app on the Android and Apple markets! You can also donate this to your favorite nonprofit for them to use!
- $5,000 get naming rights to one of the IPad workstations and an invitation to our annual hosted black tie event with 10 invitations for 5 years!
How this campaign impacts the community!
This project allows us to provide a greater reach within the community by offering the education and resource support for entrepreneurs, working professionals, veterans, and freelancers. By supporting us you will be directly impacting the economic environment in Memphis, TN, where according to the 2010 US census 25.7% of people in the city live at the poverty line or below.
We have already opened for business and leased out all 15 available offices in less than one month! This was done primarily through our outstanding alliance with Global Innovation Now and a strong social media targeted presence! We have made a couple mistakes along the way! We improved our organization over the last several months, with tighter controls around office space management and resource delivery. And we have two new staff members who have added value and energy to our company, along with $10,000 that we have already raised outside of crowd funding! As a learning organization, we believe we are on the cusp of doing something really BIG with your help!
Other Ways You Can Help
If for whatever reason you are unable to contribute we would love for you to be an advocate for this campaign! Please share on your social media pages and within your networks! You can also use the Indiegogo share tools!