Greater Memphis Chamber

Richardson eyes $220M investment in Memphis

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Memphis, Tenn. (Friday, April 14, 2023) – Richardson International, a global leader in agriculture and food processing, plans to invest $220 million to upgrade and modernize its Wesson Oil plant in Midtown Memphis and continue employing more than 100 employees pending approval of local programs.
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Chamber Names First Workforce Leadership Academy Class

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  • Memphis Workforce Leadership Academy has selected 24 fellows for its inaugural class.
  • Fellows will learn how to improve outcomes for workers and employers in Memphis as Greater Memphis prepares for unprecedented job growth.
  • Greater Memphis Chamber was one of eight organizations chosen earlier this year for a Workforce Leadership Academy by the Aspen Institute.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Monday, 3/27/23) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced the 24 fellows that will make up the inaugural class of its Memphis Workforce Leadership Academy, which is a year-long program created in partnership with the Aspen Institute to advance local workforce development.

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Chamber opens registration for 2023 Memphis teacher externs, hosts

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  • The Greater Memphis Chamber is accepting teacher extern and company host applications as part of its 2023 Teacher Externship Program at memphischamber.com/externs
  • The goal of the program is to build bridges between classrooms and businesses to help high school teachers better educate their students about future career opportunities
  • Teacher externs will receive $2,500 stipend and a $200 gift card for classroom supplies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, 2/15/23) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today began accepting registrations from businesses looking to participate in its 2023 Teacher Externship Program. The summer program pays high school teachers a stipend to spend two weeks with a host company, providing them with hands-on experience in industries related to the subjects they teach and with classroom resources.

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MSS Steel Tubes USA LLC to open $6M Memphis plant, create 129 jobs

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, 1/8/23) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today joined MSS Steel Tubes USA LLC, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, and other elected officials in announcing that the company plans to invest $6 million to open its first U.S. steel tubes production plant in Memphis, creating 129 jobs. [Read more…] about MSS Steel Tubes USA LLC to open $6M Memphis plant, create 129 jobs

Aspen Institute selects Memphis for Workforce Leadership Academy

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Friday, 1/6/23) – The Greater Memphis Chamber and the Aspen Institute today announced plans to create the Memphis Workforce Leadership Academy, a year-long program to equip local leaders with the skills, knowledge, and resources to advance workforce development in the region.

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Memphis MSA sets new jobs record in November 2022

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022) – The Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) added 2,700 jobs in November to set a record of 671,500 total jobs, according to the latest report from the Greater Memphis Chamber’s data and analytics arm, the Center for Economic Competitiveness (CFEC). Read the report here.

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Memphis MSA adds 700 jobs to set new record in August

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2022) – For the fifth time in six months, the number of people on non-farm payroll in the Memphis metropolitan statistical area hit a new record high in August, according to a new report from the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Center for Economic Competitiveness (CFEC). To read the full report, click here. [Read more…] about Memphis MSA adds 700 jobs to set new record in August