Business support
business is a big deal

In Memphis’ Medical District, businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. Restaurants, shops, studios, and more line our streets and provide employees, students, residents, and visitors with amenities and entertainment.

Interested in opening a business in the Medical District? Fill out our New Business Interest Form so we can help!

Buy Local Application
Technical Assistance Request
Medical District Business Recruitment Form
The District by the numbers
The Memphis Medical District is the home to Memphis’ major medical and educationalinstitutions, and a growing community of 10,000 residents, 30,000 employees, andover 8,000 students. Get a high-level glance at why the District is a perfect place to start — and grow — your business.
Get direct support for your business
MMDC offers business support options to those looking to start or grow your business in the Medical District. Support includes access to capital, business planning, and assisting tenants and property owners with making improvements to their commercial buildings.
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Apply for grants & incentives
MMDC's financial incentives are designed to put dollars where they will make the most impact for businesses and property owners. Our current incentives can be used for special events, pre-development, facade, fences, lighting and signage.
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Find customers through Buy Local
Connecting vendors and anchors to support local spend through one-on-one connections, a district purchasing council, and supplier diversity events. MMDC partners with anchor institutions to network, and match local, minority, women-owned businesses within Memphis and the Medical District to increase local spend across the organizations.
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Find talent with Hire Local
Hire Local is a partnership of MMDC participating anchor institutions, and local workforce providers to connect training, education, and employment opportunities to residents in and around the Memphis Medical District. Hire Local connects Medical District employers seeking local talent to Medical District residents seeking employment opportunities.
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Meet some businesses in the Medical District
small business
success stories
READ MORE BUSINeSS PROFILES
Memphis Celebrates National Small Business Week with Vibrant Events at Ugly Art Co.

National Small Business Week brought a wave of energy and activity to Memphis last week, with a series of engaging events hosted locally that celebrated and empowered the city's vital entrepreneurial community. Memphis Medical District Collaborative welcomed a vibrant audience for three key events designed to connect, educate, and inspire small business owners. 

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2024 Holiday Market

More than 300 shoppers braved the rain to visit the Medical District Holiday Market! The annual event offered twice the fun in 2024, doubling the number of vendors available and expanding to two locations.

Customers were able to walk between Flyway Brewing Company and Memphis Made Brewing Company to engage with more than 60 vendors, including local and national brands.

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Inside the President's Office | Episode 4: Sharon Coleman

On this episode of "Inside the President's Office," MMDC President, Rory Thomas, sits down with local business owner and community leader Sharon Coleman. Watch our video to learn more about Sharon's involvement with Peabody Vance Neighborhood Association and why she chose the Medical District for her business, Ritzee Florist & Interior Designs.

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