Press Releases Archive

Chamber Announces Ted Townsend as Chief Economic Development Officer

September 16, 2020 by

Memphis, Tenn. (September 16, 2020) – The Greater Memphis Chamber has announced a new economic development partnership with the University of Memphis dedicated to the growth of the Memphis economy. Ted Townsend will serve as Chief Economic Development Officer and will focus on this partnership full time.

Chamber Announces New Partnership Offering Comprehensive COVID-19 Services

September 9, 2020 by

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – (September 8, 2020) Chamber Benefits, Inc., a subsidiary of The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced a new partnership with ReCOVer Health to provide a comprehensive suite of services to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 for industries with an increased risk of transmitting the virus.

Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board Accepting Applications for New COVID-19 Relief Grant

September 5, 2020 by

The Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board was awarded a grant via the CARES Act. This grant will allow Greater Memphis to provide additional training dollars to employers of Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton Counties effected by COVID-19. The funding is only available for training taking place between September 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.

Bank of America Connects Memphis-Area Youth to Workforce Success

August 28, 2020 by

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bank of America recognized the extraordinary potential of two college freshmen, Hannah Blackwell and Akaash Seemakurty, by selecting them as 2020 Student Leaders (#BofAStudentLeaders). These two recent Shelby County Schools graduates completed the bank’s summer program, an experience full of leadership opportunities, civic engagement, and workforce skills-building. Both students expressed how well the Student Leaders program prepared them for starting as freshmen at two different universities this fall.

Chamber Benefits Inc Introduces New Products to Help Your Business

August 27, 2020 by

Chamber Benefits, Inc. (CBI), a subsidiary of The Greater Memphis Chamber, is pleased to inform you of the 5 products that will help your business during these times. CBI was created to grow membership by providing high quality and affordable solutions for local businesses, while providing an additional revenue source for the work of the Chamber.

Chamber Benefits, Inc. gives Chamber members access to affordable insurance, PPE products

August 13, 2020 by

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – (August 13, 2020) Chamber Benefits, Inc., a subsidiary of The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced a new worker’s compensation insurance product in partnership with Salus Insurance to help local businesses manage the costs of their workers comp insurance.

Chamber Convenes Local Leaders to Launch Census Initiative

August 7, 2020 by

Memphis, Tenn. – The Greater Memphis Chamber is proud to announce the launch of a new effort to increase the 2020 Census response rate in the Greater Memphis region. The census initiative is led by a group of public and private sector leaders who are eager to create a path forward to building an inclusive and resilient economic recovery for the Memphis region.

Chamber Launches Strategies on Equity Webinar Series

July 30, 2020 by

The Greater Memphis Chamber is excited to announce the launch of a new webinar series dedicated to equipping business owners and leaders with strategies on implementing more equitable processes and opportunities within their companies. Sponsored by Independent Bank, the weekly webinar sessions are complimentary for both Chamber members and non-members.

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.