Accelerator Optional Workshop – Understanding Business Models: Building Profitable Economic Models

This optional workshop is open to all NAWBO Memphis Women's Business Accelerator Participants and will be held at Epicenter Memphis on Thursday, February 28th from 8:30 - 10:30 am. Regina Ann Campbell, Chief Program Officer at Epicenter Memphis will speak on the topic of Understanding Business Models: Building Profitable Economic Models.

About Regina Ann Campbell

With more than 20 years of experience in economic development, Regina Ann Campbell is the Chief Program Officer for Epicenter, the nonprofit hub of the greater Memphis entrepreneurial movement.

As part of Epicenter's executive leadership, Regina is responsible for national strategic partnerships, portfolio of programs, initiatives and systems that ensure the long-term financial, operational sustainability and vibrancy of the entrepreneurial community in the Greater Memphis region. This includes the oversight of and accountability for ensuring human-centered service to a network of partners that supports new and existing entrepreneurs, from ideation through scale-up. 

Before joining Epicenter, Regina was the Managing Director of the place-based entrepreneurship business unit for TechTown Detroit, directing the unit's strategic vision, program design, development, execution and growth.  Under her direction, flagship place-based innovation programs included SWOT City and Retail Services. Regina held a successful track record of creating economic growth by scaling place-based acceleration and incubation, working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, and assisting in the launch of multiple startups. Regina’s leadership supported the leverage of $3 million of investments into Detroit enterprises and increased annual funding year by year, which led to expansion citywide, gaining national attention and interest. She also served as founder and committee chair of Detroit Entrepreneur Week (DEW).

Regina’s expertise includes innovative program development, vision/strategy, strategic partnerships, execution, business/organizational performance and system development.

Regina resides in East Memphis with her husband Terrance and two sons. Regina is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Jack and Jill of America, Inc.