The MMBC Continuum 18th Annual Economic Development Forum 2025

2025 Economic Development Forum
September 9-11
Renasant Convention Center - 255 North Main, Downtown Memphis, Tenn.
Theme: Future Focused

What to Expect: The two-and-a-half-day event will feature the following:

A day-long exhibition where exhibiting corporations, small businesses and organizations of all sizes make strategic connections with more than 2,000 attendees and participate in live, hands-on workshop

A full day of speaking engagements and seminars led by various industry leaders

A marketplace for local vendors that provide services and products to corporations and small businesses

The Corporate Connection Zone, where M/WBEs meet face-to-face with various corporate decision-makers to discuss their abilities to provide services or products

The Capital Connection Zone is where M/WBEs and other event attendees can meet with bankers and financial experts to determine what financial solutions best fit their needs.

What We Expect:

Professionalism (Attire and Attitude)

Logistics Assistance & Support

Pleasant / Helpful / Servant Leader

Have fun!

Volunteers will be assisting with the following:

• Directing Attendees - Stationed at the elevators (Up & Downstairs)
• Directing Attendees - Stationed at Ballroom A & B
• Assisting with Stanchion Setup to Guide Attendees
• Scanning Badges to Access Seminars/Events
• Assisting with RegistrationCheck-In Process
• Assisting with Various Activities on the Exhibit Hall Floor
• Assisting with Silent Workshops (i.e., Sanitize Equipment with Wipes)