Greater Memphis Chamber

Comcast RISE to invest $1M in small businesses in Memphis

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Memphis, Tenn. (May 9, 2023) – Comcast today announced it will award grant packages to 100 small businesses in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee that include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, marketing support, and a technology makeover. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment. The program was created to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. 

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Chairman’s Circle marks 10th anniversary, unveils new leadership team

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Tuesday, 5/4/23) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced the leadership of its Chairman’s Circle, a diverse group of about 170 C-suite business leaders focused on spurring economic growth, developing human capital, and improving the business climate throughout the region.

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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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