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Chamber opens registration for 2023 Memphis teacher externs, hosts

February 15, 2023 by

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.

Ireland-based PBC BioMed to open first U.S. Office in Memphis

February 11, 2023 by

PBC BioMed, a medical device design and development company headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, today announced that it will open first U.S. office in Memphis, TN.

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

February 8, 2023 by

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

January 9, 2023 by

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.

Memphis MSA sets new jobs record in November 2022

December 21, 2022 by

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.

Ford, Greater Memphis Chamber announce mobility innovation competition

December 14, 2022 by

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 13, 2022 – Greater Memphis Chamber President & CEO Ted Townsend today announced that Greater Memphis and West Tennessee have been selected for Ford’s transformative, community-centered, two-year mobility innovation challenge. [Read more…] about Ford, Greater Memphis Chamber announce mobility innovation competition

Chamber unveils Black business grant winners

December 14, 2022 by

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Tuesday, 12/13/22) – The Greater Memphis Chamber, in partnership with IKEA U.S. Community Foundation, today announced the winners of five competitive grants for Black-owned businesses in the Greater Memphis region at its 22^nd Annual Chairman’s Luncheon. [Read more…] about Chamber unveils Black business grant winners

Chamber taps Gwyn Fisher to head economic development

December 1, 2022 by

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, 12/1/22) – Gwyn Fisher, a Memphian who has played a pivotal role in attracting jobs and investment to Greater Memphis for nearly a decade, will join the Greater Memphis Chamber as its chief economic development officer on Dec. 14, the Chamber announced today. [Read more…] about Chamber taps Gwyn Fisher to head economic development

Memphis MSA adds 700 jobs to set new record in August

October 11, 2022 by

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

RDX opens new HQ in Memphis

October 7, 2022 by

Memphis, Tenn. (Friday, October 7, 2022) – Marking the start of a new era and laying the foundation for its future growth, Memphis-based transportation company RDX, LLC today officially opened its new headquarters where the Mall of Memphis once stood on American Way.

Four expert strategies for business cybersecurity management

September 30, 2022 by

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the costs associated with data breaches and losses will become even steeper. Research performed by IBM in 2022 showed that, on average, a cybersecurity incident cost businesses an average of nearly $4.4 million – a huge sum for anyone, but particularly crippling for small companies. Deloitte counted higher insurance premiums, damage to customer relationships, and even increases to debt servicing costs among the consequences.

Greater Memphis sets new record for jobs

August 29, 2022 by

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Monday, 8/29/22) – Greater Memphis set another jobs record in July 2022 as its leisure and hospitality industry made a complete recovery from Covid-19 pandemic job loss, according to the latest report from the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Center for Economic Competitiveness (CFEC).

Greater Memphis added 3,200 jobs in July 2022 – a 0.48% increase from June 2022 and a 1.4% increase over the pre-pandemic total of February 2020 – to reach a new record-high 667,200 jobs, CFEC reports. The construction industry continues to lead the pandemic jobs recovery with growth of 8.65% over March 2020, followed by the trade, transportation, and utilities industry with growth of 7.7%.