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.

Majorie Coleman

Coleman-Etter Fontaine Realtors
Realtor (retired)

Inducted into the Society of Entrepreneurs in 1994, Majorie Coleman has long been known as a trailblazer in the real estate world, and she has served as an inspiration to many who have followed in her footsteps. It all began in 1951, when she and Fran Etter announced their presence in a realm traditionally dominated by men, establishing Coleman-Etter, a real estate company that has proved extremely successful. These two women became the first women to own a local real estate company, and their determination forged a path for other women who would come along, ensuring a permanent change in the industry. These days, many women own their own companies, and in many firms, women hold the majority of the sales positions.

When asked about entrepreneurship, Ms. Coleman was quick to say, “[it] keeps alive the American dream… You dream it. You make it happen.”

Description of Business

Real estate agency with 40 agents and primarily residential listings in East Memphis, Midtown, Germantown, Cordova and Collierville

Year Business Founded

1951

Year Inducted

1995

Thoughts on Entrepreneurship

“Entrepreneurship keeps alive the American dream. Entrepreneurship requires more than ‘the dream.’ It goes one step further. You dream it. Then you make it happen.”