The Daily Memphian Small Business Seminar

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

• Paragon Bank

Supporting Sponsor

• LBMC

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Sponsorship opportunities are available for The Daily Memphian's 2026 Seminar Series. Contact advertising@dailymemphian.com for more information.