Memphis serves as a critical node in the global supply chain, underpinned by a world class logistics infrastructure and a diverse corporate landscape. The region offers a unique blend of massive industrial scale and a rapidly growing entrepreneurial sector that favors strategic networking.

Global Logistics Leadership

Memphis is home to the FedEx global hub and the second busiest cargo airport in the world, positioning it as the ultimate gateway for international trade and domestic distribution.

Fortune 500 Corporate Presence

Major corporations like FedEx, AutoZone, and International Paper maintain their global headquarters here, anchoring the local economy and supporting a robust supply chain ecosystem.

Medical Device Innovation

The city features a thriving medical device and healthcare corridor driven by organizations like St. Jude Children Research Hospital and various life sciences startups supported by the Memphis Research Consortium.

Strategic Transportation Infrastructure

The intersection of five Class I railroads, the Mississippi River, and the convergence of major interstates like I-40 and I-55 make Memphis a primary logistics hub for North America.

Key districts

Downtown Memphis

Professionals frequent this area for its high concentration of corporate offices and the vibrant networking scene surrounding the South Main Arts District.

East Memphis

This district serves as the primary suburban office hub where major financial institutions and law firms maintain extensive regional operations.

Crosstown Concourse

This massive vertical urban village is a central hub for creative startups, non profits, and technology firms looking for collaborative workspace.

Germantown

Located on the eastern edge of the metro, this area hosts a significant cluster of professional service firms, wealth management offices, and healthcare clinics.

Midtown

This neighborhood is home to a dense population of small businesses and tech freelancers who utilize the unique café culture for informal networking meetings.

For members of Network After Work, Memphis offers a unique density of logistics, healthcare, and corporate professionals who are actively seeking local partnerships. The city is small enough for high level decision makers to remain accessible, creating significant opportunities for referrals and business growth.

Memphis questions

Is there a Network After Work community in Memphis, TN?

Yes. Network After Work runs casual after-work, coffee, lunch, and brunch meetups in Memphis, plus professional groups you can join. Every meetup currently scheduled in Memphis is listed on this page with its date, venue, and group.

How much does it cost to join Network After Work in Memphis?

Membership is $19.99 a year. It includes casual meetups in Memphis and every other Network After Work city, app check-in with suggested connections, a weekly recommended connection, and member referrals and opportunities.

Who will I meet at Memphis meetups?

Business owners, founders, consultants, sales and marketing professionals, and creators who live and work in Memphis.

Membership

$19.99 /year

About the price of one traditional networking event — a full year of Memphis meetups and app-based connections.

Casual meetups in every participating city.
Weekly recommended connections in the app.
Referrals, opportunities, and lead alerts.

Join for $19.99 a Year