Amy Daniels

Ribbons: War Logistics

June 24, 2018 by Amy Daniels

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.

Today, we are happy to be celebrating War Logistics on their grand opening in Memphis.

Success Stories: Ascend Business Development Program

June 22, 2018 by Amy Daniels

L-R: Andy Davis (Turner Construction); Mary Bright (Turner Construction); Jarrett Logan (Castle Black Construction); Jonathan Logan (Castle Black Construction); Briggette Green (TopCat Masonry); Robert Green (TopCat Masonry)

#YourChamberAtWork: NouriTech

June 20, 2018 by Amy Daniels

On any given day throughout the year, the Chamber’s Economic Development Team is working with companies to show them the benefits of doing business in Memphis and the specifics of how to make that happen. From ceiling heights to gas lines to square footage, each company and industry has different requirements for space and resources, and we work with our partners to make sure each company’s needs are met and that those jobs and revenues stay in Memphis.Cargill’s history in Memphis dates back nearly a century, with properties in the area as early as 1937. Today, Cargill is the largest privately-owned company in the U.S., and they’re still in Memphis… but instead of milling corn, they’re producing fish food out of thin air.When Cargill closed its corn mill facility on President’s Island in 2015, the city lost 400 jobs and its largest single water customer – rates for everyone else eventually went up 22% as a result. Not long after, the company began pursuing a venture to produce sustainable fishmeal on a massive, commercial scale. This advanced technology would not only fill huge demand within the market, but sustain the natural resources otherwise used to feed the massive numbers of fish within the food chain. The new project would bring jobs, revenue, and advanced technology to an existing Cargill property somewhere in North America – and we wanted it to be Memphis.

Ribbons: Curry ‘n Jerk

June 18, 2018 by Amy Daniels

Today, we are happy to be celebrating Curry ‘n Jerk, downtown’s newest restaurant offering authentic Caribbean food!

Ribbons: Hope Credit Union

June 18, 2018 by Amy Daniels

Today, we are happy to be celebrating member HOPE Credit Union on their new location in Crosstown Concourse.

PILOT | Economic Development Terms Explained

June 11, 2018 by Amy Daniels

The conversation around economic development is not new. People have been working on this in Memphis for decades – but the national conversation got a lot louder when Amazon sent out an open call for cities to compete for their newest North American headquarters last fall.

Social Media Jedi Masters are Nailing These 3 Things

June 9, 2018 by Amy Daniels

“Try not. Do…or do not. There is no try.” ~Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back

Ribbons: Benefits Solutions Group

June 9, 2018 by Amy Daniels

TIF Districts | Economic Development Terms Explained

June 4, 2018 by Amy Daniels

As Memphis undergoes several economic development studies and the conversation grows around how to make our city a desirable place to do business, there are many industry terms and acronyms thrown around that make these concepts less accessible to the public. We believe everyone should have a seat at the table and be able to follow along with these issues – and ultimately be able to contribute to creating innovative solutions.To start, we’re talking about incentives – the tools we have to attract companies to Memphis. Every city and state has a different incentive package to offer potential companies. Since we are in a national competition for jobs and investment, incentives are essential for us to remain competitive. We’re also listening to new ideas about incentivizing companies to invest in Memphis.

Supreme Court Validation to Class-Action Waivers

June 4, 2018 by Amy Daniels

On May 21, the Supreme Court decided 5 to 4 that there is no violation of the National Labor Relations Act when an employer requires an employee to sign a waiver of class actions in workplace arbitration agreements. The Court held that these individual agreements are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act. In Epic Systems Corporation v. Lewis and in two other consolidated cases, the Court knocked out the NLRB’s effort to prohibit mandatory class waivers.

Ribbons: The Dapper Doughnut

June 2, 2018 by Amy Daniels

Today, we are happy to be celebrating franchise owners Michael and Sarah Carruth on the opening of The Dapper Doughnut, the newest addition to the Wolfchase Galleria!

Ribbons: Chicken Salad Chick

May 26, 2018 by Amy Daniels

Thank you to our Ribbon Cuttings sponsor, Paragon Bank for helping us support local businesses like you. Today, we are happy to be celebrating Chicken Salad Chick on their new location in Poplar Commons!