Mind Your Business Series: Fueling Your Growth and Securing Capital

The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) is gearing up for "Money Moves: Fueling your Growth and Securing Capital" to be held on Tuesday, June 9th, @ 4:00 pm. The "Mind Your Business" series is an educational platform of classes taught by subject matter experts to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs to scale with the skills for business cycle planning, marketing strategies, workforce building, business financials and taxes, and succession planning.

Ready to scale your business but not sure where the funding is hiding? Join us for "Money Moves: Fueling your Growth and Securing Capital" an exclusive event designed to demystify the funding landscape for ambitious entrepreneurs. Scotty Hendricks of Freedmen's Financial Group will discuss the financial blind spots business owners miss and what many entrepreneurs discover too late about protecting and building wealth. Many entrepreneurs unintentionally focus on income and growth while overlooking key areas that impact long term wealth, protection, and legacy. Attendees will walk away with practical insights on building a business while also building personal financial stability and long term opportunity.

Ready to secure capital? LaBreda Morrow from Southern Bancorp Community Partners will provide an inside look at Southern Bancorp’s small business offerings so you can take your next steps with confidence. She is breaking down the lending process to help you get fund-ready. Attendees will learn exactly what lenders look for by exploring the "5 Cs of Credit"—capital, credit, conditions, collateral, and capacity. She will also share how to prepare essential documentation, including financial statements and business plans.

Scotty Hendricks Jr.

Scotty Hendricks is the Founder and Managing Partner of Freedmen’s Financial Group, a modern financial services firm focused on helping individuals, families, business owners, and professionals build, protect, and transfer wealth with clarity and purpose.
With more than 20 years in the financial services industry, he has built his career around the belief that financial guidance should be accessible, strategic, and deeply personal.
A California native who has lived in Atlanta, Florida, Louisiana, and now Memphis, Scotty brings a broad perspective shaped by diverse communities and experiences across the South.
Known for his protection-first philosophy and ability to simplify complex financial concepts, he focuses on helping clients identify opportunities they may be missing while guiding them through every stage of the financial life cycle. Before launching Freedmen’s Financial Group, Scotty served as Managing Partner of the Memphis General Office of New York Life, where he recruited, developed, and mentored financial professionals while helping grow one of the region’s leading offices.
Today, he continues mentoring advisors and entrepreneurs while also serving as a community leader, speaker, and advocate for financial literacy and economic empowerment.
Scotty is also the creator of Built For More Media, a platform centered on leadership, growth, and motivation, where he encourages people to realize their potential through the right guidance, structure, and belief system.

LaBreda Morrow

LaBreda Morrow is a business development and financial services professional dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening communities. As a Business Development Officer at Southern Bancorp Community Partners, she specializes in helping small business owners access capital, navigate the lending process, and build sustainable growth strategies.

Her background spans workforce development, small business consulting, real estate, and financial services. In her previous role with the Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board, she led employer engagement initiatives and managed workforce training programs that connected businesses with talent pipelines and critical resources. She also served with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, providing one-on-one consulting to more than 200 entrepreneurs in business planning, loan readiness, marketing strategy, and capital access.

LaBreda holds an MBA from Mississippi Valley State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. Her work is centered on helping individuals and businesses grow through access to funding, workforce development support, and strategic financial guidance.

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