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 Registration Check-In Process
- Assisting with Various Activities on the Exhibit Hall Floor
- Assisting with Silent Workshops (i.e., Sanitize Equipment with Wipes)
