MMDC Biz Week Kickoff

Date and Time

• Monday, May 11, 2026  10am - 1pm

Location

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Details

MMDC launches Biz Week 2026 with a powerful kickoff. Dive into a roundtable with key company & government decision makers Monday, May 11.

Get direct access to decision-makers from Memphis's largest anchor institutions.

This intimate roundtable brings together small business owners and entrepreneurs with leaders who control significant contracting opportunities—a rare chance to discuss government and corporate contracting pathways, learn how to scale your business, and make meaningful connections.

THE PANELISTS

Veronica Clark (APEX Accelerator), James Cole (TVA), CT Mobley (ADP), Dr. Daphnie Swift, Esq. (Haute Boss Business Academy), and Khalif Johnson (Turner Construction) will lead the conversation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Start with networking from 10:00–10:30 AM, then hear a powerful kickoff speech from Kelly Miller (Financial Analyst & Owner, Learning Leaps, LLC) at 10:30 AM as she launches Biz Week 2026. The roundtable discussion begins at 11:00 AM.