Press Releases Archive

Memphis selected to join Brookings Inclusive Economic Indicators Lab

June 25, 2020 by

Lab will help Greater Memphis Chamber, Innovate Memphis and BLDG Memphis advance locally-relevant metrics of economic inclusion to advance and grow opportunity

SBA Reopens Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance Program

June 16, 2020 by

WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today.

City of Memphis Curfew Details for Businesses

June 2, 2020 by

Curfew Details

Begins June 1, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. through June 2, 2020 and continues nightly from 10:00 p.m. thru 6:00 a.m. until June 8, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

Chamber Releases New Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of April 27

May 11, 2020 by

Memphis, Tenn. (May 11, 2020)- The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey.

Greater Memphis Chamber, EDGE Recognized for Excellence in Economic Development

May 5, 2020 by

Site Selection Magazine Names Memphis Economic Development Agencies Top 20 in Nation

Chamber Young Professionals Council Launch New Webinar Series

May 1, 2020 by

The Greater Memphis Chamber Young Professionals Council (YPC) sponsored by Cadence Bank launched a new webinar series named “Navigating the New Norm” to provide young professionals with valuable information and guidance on how to adjust to the environment due to COVID-19.

SBA Accepting New Applicants for PPP Loans

April 27, 2020 by

The Small Business Administration has resume accepting applications for PPP loans as of Monday, April 27 at 10:30 AM EST. Borrowers that have already applied will be back in contention and should be processed expeditiously. See below to learn more.

Greater Memphis Chamber offering new digital Lunch in the Know Series

April 16, 2020 by

Free series provides coaching and insights in building resilient businesses in the COVID-19 era

Chamber Member Lenders Offering Payroll Protection Program

April 14, 2020 by

On Friday, April 3, the U.S. Department of Treasury launched the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These loans will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have an existing relationship with a lender, it is advised that you reach out to them to begin the process.

This list is updated frequently. If you are a lender offering the PPP and would like to be listed here, please let us know.

Federal Reserve launches Main Street Lending Program providing up to $2.3 trillion in loans

April 9, 2020 by

The Federal Reserve on Thursday took additional actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy. This funding will assist households and employers of all sizes and bolster the ability of state and local governments to deliver critical services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Washington Prime Group Open for Small Business Initiative

April 8, 2020 by

COLUMBUS, OH – April 6, 2020 – Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE: WPG) today announced that the Company has partnered with the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship and members of the University of Chicago faculty to launch the Open for Small Business initiative. Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler, Freakonomics author Steven Levitt and Institute Director Elizabeth Kregor have joined forces with Washington Prime Group to address the unprecedented business closures resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This initiative recognizes the essential role small businesses play as a major driver of the US economy as well as comprising a substantial percentage of retail oriented tenancy.

Chamber Releases New Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of April 2

April 4, 2020 by

Memphis, Tenn. (April 3, 2020)- The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey.