In the next few months, Memphis will be viewed as ‘ground zero’ when it comes to transforming our workforce.
Giving our citizens the tools that they need to be successful has been a passion of mine since I was a child, from literally first becoming a teacher to my current position today with the Greater Memphis Chamber.
I want to help people get jobs. Good, high-paying jobs. To do that, we must have a robust economy that supports the growth of local businesses and attracts new businesses.
Read moreMemphis is moving in the right direction and the state is taking notice. That was the message from Tennessee Economic Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe to a crowd of nearly 300 business leaders at the Greater Memphis Chamber’s inaugural State of the Economy event sponsored by Paragon Bank.
Read moreFedEx Trade Networks, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. responsible for connecting global supply chains announced that the company will move its Memphis headquarters and employees to a location in Downtown Memphis.
Read moreGet to know the newest Smoothie King location near Poplar and Perkins on our Ribbons blog, sponsored by Paragon Bank.
Read moreThe Chairman’s Circle is made up of more than 100 local leaders whose investment in the Chamber drives transformational change in Memphis. Learn more about one of our newest Chairman’s Circle members, Jennifer Hobson of Hobson Realtors.
Read moreOn February 13, the Greater Memphis Chamber will present the first annual State of the Economy to the Memphis business community. This outlook for the year will provide expert guidance on ways that local, regional, national, and global economic forecasts could impact the Mid-South in the year to come. Learn more here about our dynamic speaker lineup for this signature event. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights that will set your business up for success in 2019.
Read moreIn a constantly changing global economy, keeping up with each economic indicator that could impact your business can feel impossible – but not tracking them before it’s too late can create wasted time and energy as the world changes around you. Start by tracking these 3 key insights to strategize and stay on top of things in 2019.
Read moreResearch from the Outlook 2018 Memphis Economic Study shows that many consumers are optimistic about their personal finances and the overall economic outlook for the country. That’s just one insight from our study. Take a look at what else Memphians are saying about the economy in our latest blog from Paragon Bank with research from the Sparks Bureau at the University of Memphis.
Read moreHigh Point Climbing & Fitness celebrated their grand opening in east Memphis next to Christian Brothers High School this month, offering world-class climbing and fitness facilities to climbers of all abilities, from children to expert climbers. Learn more about this new Memphis company on our Ribbons blog.
Read moreThe Chairman’s Circle is made up of more than 100 local leaders whose investment in the Chamber drives transformational change in Memphis. Learn more about one of our newest Chairman’s Circle members, Michael Hooks, Jr. of Allworld Project Management.
Read moreThis month we celebrated an open house for the Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC Memphis office, the newest of 16 locations in the region. An IPA Top 200 regional accounting firm, ATA allows businesses to focus on its strengths and manage the business aspects in an efficient and experienced manner. Learn more about APA on our Ribbons blog.
Read moreCreating a Memphis-made business by harnessing the culture of the city is only the first step in making your organization stand out among competition. There are several unique ways to increase your business’ overall awareness and support, but how do you stand out from other businesses in this booming job market? Here are a few things to incorporate into your strategy from Obsidian PR.
Read moreHow can you make sure your business is part of our city’s momentum? Find three actionable steps to do just that in the second installment of this month’s blog series from Obsidian PR.
Read moreThe Chairman’s Circle is made up of more than 100 local leaders whose investment in the Chamber drives transformational change in Memphis. Learn more about two of our newest Chairman’s Circle members, Bob Berry and Lucy Woodson of local furniture company Worlds Away.
Read moreThe Memphis business sector is booming. How can you ride the momentum? Find out how to become involved, amplify your voice, evaluate your goals and make change happen from Obsidian PR.
Read moreIf you find it hard to break away for much-needed time to recharge your batteries, you might also feel hard pressed to find time to take advantage of all your Chamber benefits. Even committing to just one activity, event or exposure opportunity each month can make a big impact on your business. On this month’s blog, Member Engagement Specialist Patricia McKinney provides three insider tips to help you maximize your Chamber benefits—whether you have just 15 minutes or three hours.
Read moreBusiness executives, HR professionals and organizational leaders constantly seek the best ways to maintain established, productive and cost-efficient teams in a business climate with premium costs for good talent. Get tips on how to keep employees happy from the experts at Adams Keegan.
Read moreThe Chairman’s Circle is made up of more than 100 local leaders whose investment in the Chamber drives transformational change in Memphis. Learn more about two of our newest Chairman’s Circle members, father-son team Billy & Ben Orgel of Tower Ventures.
Read moreThe newest major employer in Downtown Memphis is AgTech startup Indigo Ag, providing a unique resource to farmers through microbe-coated seeds that ensure a high yield crop. The Boston-based company announced this week that they will add 700 new jobs and a $6.6 million investment in Memphis over the next three years.
Read moreIn a technological world, the language of success is innovation, and the currency of the day is solutions. Small businesses have to offer something new in order to compete with the giants in their industry. While resources may be limited, next-step thinking goes a long way. Learn more in our latest blog post from leading agritech software company, The Seam.
Read moreOn Thursday, December 6, we celebrated our city at the Chamber’s biggest event of the year, the Annual Chairman’s Luncheon at The Peabody with nearly 1,000 business and community leaders. Get the highlights for this event, including inspiration for our city’s bicentennial year in 2019 from Interim Chamber President & CEO Beverly Robertson.
Read moreShelby County is Tennessee’s largest Advanced Energy employer, according to the 2018 Tennessee Advanced Energy Economic Impact Report released this week. Shelby County supplanted Davidson County as the state’s top market for jobs in this sector, which includes technology that makes energy cleaner, safer, more secure and more efficient, including electric and plug-in hybrid cars, high-performance buildings, and the latest wind, solar and nuclear technologies.
Read moreMEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, June 24, 2022) – Keeping ‘prosperity for all’ at the core of its mission, the Greater Memphis Chamber Board of Directors unanimously voted Thursday to name Chief Economic Development Officer Ted Townsend as President & CEO Beverly Robertson’s successor. Robertson announced Thursday that she plans to leave the Chamber in December 2022 to […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, November 10th, the Greater Memphis Chamber held the second annual UpSkill 901 Workforce Summit virtually. Sponsored by FedEx, the summit this year focused on understanding the current state of workforce, how social responsibility is playing a larger role, and an outlook on how Memphis will be reshaped in this new climate. The UpSkill 901 initiative […]
Read moreGreater Memphis Chamber | 100 Peabody Place, Suite 1000 | Memphis, TN 38103 | 901-543-3500
© 2023 Greater Memphis Chamber. All rights reserved.
