Press Releases Archive

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.

Greater Memphis Chamber Releases New Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of March 26

March 27, 2020 by

Memphis, Tenn. (March 26, 2020)- The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey.

Chamber to host SBA Loan Application process webinar

March 25, 2020 by

The Greater Memphis Chamber is hosting a free webinar with the US Small Business Association to review the SBA Disaster Loan program for COVID-19. This webinar will feature a review of the SBA’s program as well as details on the application process.

Greater Memphis Chamber Releases Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of March 20

March 20, 2020 by

Memphis, Tenn. (March 20, 2020)- In an effort to quantify impact on local businesses, the Greater Memphis Chamber has launched a COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey. The first survey was distributed to Chamber member businesses on March 19.

Chamber Connects Women Business Leaders Across the Region

February 13, 2020 by

In 2017, a study by American Express found that between 2007 and 2016, the number of women-owned businesses in Memphis grew by more than 122 percent, making Memphis the top market in the U.S. for growth of women-owned businesses. Additionally, more than half of the population in City of Memphis is female.

Amazon Announces $200 million Facility in North Memphis

January 31, 2020 by

On January 27, Amazon announced a $200 million investment in a new fulfillment center located in the Frayser/Raleigh community. The new robotics facility will create over 1000 new full-time jobs with industry leading pay. Each position will come with full-time comprehensive benefits as well as 20 weeks of maternity/paternity leave.

Chamber Gears Up for 2020 MEM2NASH

January 27, 2020 by

In partnership with the University of Memphis and Memphis Tourism, the MEM2NASH annual trip to the Tennessee Capitol is an excellent opportunity to meet with key leaders in state government. Also dubbed the “Memphis Invasion,” it is a chance for the Memphis community to showcase area businesses, tourist attractions, and community priorities to members of the Governor’s Cabinet and the leadership of the Tennessee Legislature.

Chamber’s Young Professionals Council Drops the Mic

January 27, 2020 by

The Greater Memphis Chamber is excited to announce that SoundCheck, a Young Professionals Council of Greater Memphis Chamber, has official changed its name to the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Young Professionals Council (YPC).