It's almost here! ✈️ Have you made plans to attend our next Big Thing Pitch Competition partnered with Epicenter Memphis? Come join us as we watch 6 startups pitch themselves Shark Tank style to a panel of SOE members for the chance to win $10,000!
The Society of Entrepreneurs
Professional Organizations
Memphis, Tennessee 1,458 followers
Memphis organization that encourages, fosters, and recognizes entrepreneurial achievement at the highest level.
About us
The Society of Entrepreneurs was founded in 1991 to foster the development of the entrepreneurial spirit, and to recognize the myriad contributions of area entrepreneurs. The Society of Entrepreneurs’ membership comprises Mid-South business owners, presidents and other key executives. Members are chosen annually by their peers, and must be mature (not emerging) entrepreneurs who have exhibited personal business achievement, creativity, determination, integrity, leadership, self-direction and the ability to transform a vision into a dynamic business accomplishment. The organization’s purpose is to promote the general welfare of the community, contribute to the public good, and foster education. The Society of Entrepreneurs supports the creation, development, and implementation of programs that encourage the efforts of entrepreneurs in businesses, and in local, national and international communities.
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External link for The Society of Entrepreneurs
- Industry
- Professional Organizations
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
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Memphis, Tennessee, US
Updates
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Meet 3 of our exciting participants in our upcoming Next Big Thing pitch competition on November 21st! They will all have the chance to pitch their company shark-tank style for the chance at a $10,000 reward. 💡2UFuel: 2U Fuel’s mission is to provide a top-tier fuel delivery service that’s aligned with their client’s lives and overall business objectives. 2UFuel delivers reliable, deadline-sensitive, and proactive services for both commercial and retail markets with a heavy emphasis on combining technology with customer service. 💡Express Wages: Express Wages provides on-demand pay, also called Earned Wage Access (EWA) or same day pay, so that employees can receive some or all their wages as they earn them (as opposed to a traditional or monthly pay period). 💡Limber Robotics: Limber Robotics eliminates physically grueling jobs that offer no career growth and deliver companies a dependable, cost-effective automation solution for material handling. By leveraging a patented robotic manipulation method and a pending robotic balancing patent, Limber robotics is set to revolutionize warehouse logistics.
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Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors who are helping make our annual pitch competition come to life! We couldn't do it with out you. Thank you for supporting the new wave of entrepreneurs 💡 👉 Paragon Bank & Paragon Financial Solutions 👉 City Auto 👉 iBank 👉 Campfire Collective 👉 Stepherson's Superlo Foods
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Mark your calendars for October 24th! We are excited to host the second Masterclass in partnership with the Small Business Council of the Greater Memphis Chamber. The guest speaker will be SOE member, Charles Ewing, the CEO of Ewing Moving.
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Friday is the last day to apply for our Next Big Thing pitch competition! Submit your application for the chance to win $10,000 for your company. SOE members and Epicenter representatives present will score the pitches on aspects such as: business model, market validation, product or service and team. https://lnkd.in/e3C8PQg6
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The 6th Annual Next Big Thing pitch competition is happening on November 21, 2024, and you could win $10,000! Applications are open until September 27, so don't miss your chance to showcase your idea. Apply Now! StartUp Application Link: https://lnkd.in/en5x3wDi ScaleUp Application Link: https://lnkd.in/e9SAh4SD A big thank you to the McEniry Family Foundation, our new presenting sponsor, for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in our community!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Masterclass with Susan Stephenson at Independent Bank (i-bank), in partnership with the Greater Memphis Chamber! Cash flows, business loans, banker relationships, and more! Susan is wealth of information and left us with many takeaways. Thank you to our media sponsors: Campfire Collective, V2 Media, and eBiz Solutions, LLC!
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The Next Big Thing Application is Open! The Society of Entrepreneurs and Epicenter Memphis are thrilled to host the 6th Annual Next Big Thing pitch competition on Thursday, November 21, 2024! Applications are open until Friday, September 27—this is your chance to compete for a $10,000 first-place prize. Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now! https://ow.ly/HT8q50ThViZ We're also excited to welcome the McEniry Family Foundation as the new presenting sponsor! A huge thanks for their generous support in helping us foster innovation and creativity in our community.