The Silicon Valley of AgTech
Memphis is at the forefront of the technology revolution in the agriculture and food industry, which is set to see as much disruption and innovation in the next five years as it has in the last 50 years.
5 Advantages of Spending with Locally-owned businesses
The image of a Buy Local initiative may conjure up thoughts of mom and pop restaurants and retail establishments, but creating a culture of local purchasing preference is about a much wider range of businesses than just those traditionally considered part of Main Street.
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3 Steps to Increasing Local Purchasing Preference in Memphis
“Small and locally-owned businesses create the majority of the jobs in the economy and we’ve got to do more as a business community to encourage spending with our own companies already right here in Memphis.”
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Member Advice with Pat Nelson
It takes hard work, dedication and sometimes good old fashion luck to build a strong, profitable business. One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and emerging business owners is to get smart insights from people who have been there before.
See what Pat Nelson, President of Lehman-Roberts Company has to say on how he keeps his business growing.
Member Advice with Kelly Dobbins
2019: The Year of the Employee
It’s common knowledge that people are the greatest asset for any business. In 2019, good employees will never be more important – or more difficult to find. In this new year, employees will hold most of the cards, but employers can woo the best of them with a few strategic moves.
8 Methods to Target People on Their Mobile Devices
According to eMarketer, the average American adult spent more than three hours a day on their mobile device in 2018. At that rate, cellphone screen time is set to surpass that of television this year. What does this mean for marketers? It means more of your digital and organic advertising efforts should be focused on mobile-friendly or even mobile-only channels.
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Ribbons: Fifty Seven Pounds
Here at the Greater Memphis Chamber we love to celebrate business growth and development! There’s nothing like standing beside you as you open the doors to your new business or reveal your new expansion. That’s why we offer our members our expertise and assistance with hosting grand opening and expansion ceremonies. Thank you to our Ribbon Cuttings sponsor, Paragon Bank for helping us support local businesses like you.
We’re happy to celebrate Fifty Seven Pounds on their grand opening at 5350 Poplar Avenue Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38119
Member Advice with Mark Pryor
It takes hard work, dedication and sometimes good old fashion luck to build a strong, profitable business. One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and emerging business owners is to get smart insights from people who have been there before.
State of the Economy Recap: Memphis is on a roll
State of the Economy Event Highlights Momentum Shift for Memphis
Memphis is moving in the right direction and the state is taking notice. That was the message from Tennessee Economic and Community 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.
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Member Advice with Sally Pace
It takes hard work, dedication and sometimes good old fashion luck to build a strong, profitable business. One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and emerging business owners is to get smart insights from people who have been there before.
See what Sally Pace, CEO of Connect Healthcare Collaboration has to say on how she keeps her business growing.