Coffee + Connection

Coffee + Connection

Join us for Coffee + Connection, a bi-monthly event that brings together entrepreneurs and community leaders for meaningful networking and live guest interviews about leadership, collaboration, and community impact. Come ready to connect, share, and be inspired to make a difference!

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM (Central Standard Time)

Location: 4466 Elvis Presley Blvd, Suite 126, Memphis, TN 38116

Event Description:
Coffee + Connection is a monthly networking event dedicated to bringing together entrepreneurs and community leaders who are passionate about making a difference. This event is the perfect opportunity to build connections and share ideas.

Each session features engaging guest interviews focused on leadership, community development, and the power of collaboration. We’ll also highlight local small businesses and gain valuable insights.

Come enjoy coffee and refreshments while connecting with fellow changemakers. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a community-minded leader, Coffee + Connection offers a welcoming environment to foster relationships and inspire growth in our city. Reserve your spot today and join us in making a positive impact!

What You'll Experience:

• Engaging guest interviews on leadership, collaboration, and community impact
• Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders
• Highlights of local small businesses and their contributions

Who Should Attend:

Entrepreneurs, community leaders, and anyone passionate about building connections, sharing innovative ideas, and making a positive impact in our city.

Join Us:
Be part of a movement that fosters meaningful connections and collaboration. Reserve your spot today and join us in shaping a thriving, connected community!

About the guest speaker:

A native Memphian, Reginald S. Boyce, was born September 22, 1987. Pastor

Boyce confessed his hope in Christ at the New Hope C.M.E Church in Henning,

TN. He accepted his call to proclaim the Word of God in November of 2005

and preached his initial sermon in June of 2006 at New Hope C.M.E. Church.

Dr. Boyce is a 2010 graduate of Lane College where he served as Business

Manager of the SGA, 2008 Student Chapel leader, and was the 2010 recipient

of the Lane College Traditional Student award, which is one of the highest

awards presented by the President of the College. Other awards include

Pastor of the Year (The York Rite Troupe), the Key to the City and 2014

Community Leader Award (NAACP Jackson, TN Branch). In the spring of 2016,

he received his Master of Divinity degree from Memphis Theological

Seminary. In May of 2020, he received his Doctor of Divinity from Memphis

Theological Seminary.

​Dr. Boyce is no stranger to the preaching community. He started his pastorate

career at the age of 19 and served as Pastor of Mt. Pleasant CME Church

(Milan, TN) and Johnson Chapel CME Church (Trenton, TN). He served as

Pastor of both churches for three years simultaneously. Dr. Boyce was

ordained to the Baptist denomination in August of 2010, and along with his

ordination into the Baptist denomination he was installed as the Pastor of

Greater Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in October of 2010 and served

there for three years. He also served as Pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in

Jackson, TN until 2016. He is now the Senior Pastor at Riverside Missionary

Baptist Church.

Dr. Boyce became the Director of Community Affairs Special Assistant to

Memphis Mayor Paul Young for the City of Memphis in 2024. In this new role,

Dr. Boyce acts as a liaison between Memphis’ communities and Memphis’

leadership. His role as Pastor has allowed him the opportunity to use his

skills in service to the residents of Memphis.

He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He and his lovely wife,

Crystal, are the proud parents of four beautiful daughters: Trinity, Carrington,

Reagan and Raelynn.

Host or Publisher Kimberlee Deneice Richards