The Daily Memphian Small Business Seminar
About this Event
Featured Speakers
Melissa Bamford
Founder of Grit Group Fitness. Melissa is a Memphis small-business owner and longtime educator who turned her passion for movement and community into a group fitness studio focused on helping people build a positive relationship with exercise and healthy living. Grit Group Fitness was recently voted the No. 1 Woman-Owned Wellness Business and Best New Health and Wellness Concept in the Memphis Health + Fitness Magazine Readers' Poll.
Alicia Dixon
Founder of Groovy Gratitude and Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Dixon-White Restaurant Group. Alicia is a Memphis entrepreneur with a background in healthcare innovation who has built businesses centered around community, wellness, hospitality, and neighborhood investment.
Micah Dempsey
Operations Director for Belltower Coffee. Micah oversees operations for the growing hospitality and creative company, including neighborhood cafés, a pottery studio, a coffee roastery, and bakery operations. He also helps lead the continued growth of Muddy's Bake Shop, with a focus on building strong teams, sustainable systems, and community-centered businesses.
Reception
Join us for a wine and cheese reception following the seminar at 5:00 PM.
Tickets
Ticket sales close Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Sponsorship opportunities are available for The Daily Memphian's 2026 Seminar Series. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 33.85
