THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING ABLE TO HAVE DREAMS, IDEAS AND GOALS COME TO FRUITION, IS THE CORE OF WHAT WE ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE BECAUSE OF THE FREEDOMS THAT ARE OURS IN AMERICA.

- Denise Burnett Stewart

SMALL BUSINESS DRIVES THE AMERICAN ECONOMY. IT THRIVES AND SURVIVES NO MATTER WHAT MAY BE GOING ON IN THE MAIN ECONOMY.

- Dick Gadomski

UNLESS WE PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WE WILL NOT HAVE AN EXCITING BUSINESS ATMOSPHERE IN OUR COUNTRY.

- Allen B. Morgan, Jr.

Davin Bartosch

Wiseacre Brewing Company
President/Brewer

Brothers Kellan and Davin Bartosch took a college homebrewing hobby into 10+ Years of education and professional experience before opening WISEACRE Brewing in 2013. Now Tennessee’s largest craft brewery and a nationally recognized brand, the company has grown to produce nearly 35,000 barrels annually and distribute in 22 states. Their 2024 acquisition of Bearded Iris Brewing united the state’s top independent breweries. Deeply rooted in Memphis, the brothers regularly support local nonprofits and community events, embodying entrepreneurial vision and civic commitment.

Description of Business:

We make beer and other beverages as well as operating two taprooms with integrated restaurants.

Year Business Founded:

2012

Thoughts on Entrepreneurship:

Entrepreneurship is important to the diversity of businesses. It is also a point of origin for ideas, methods, and products that innovate and change the way we do business both in Memphis and in the US.