MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, 2/23/22) – Cementing Greater Memphis’ reputation as the nation’s “logistics capital,” the region’s supply chain and logistics industry far outpaced the national average for job creation and sharply increased its contributions to the economy in 2015-2020, according to a new report from the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Center for Economic Competitiveness (CFEC).
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The Greater Memphis Chamber is proud to announce its Young Professionals Council (YPC) 2021 executive board. The board is composed of 12 emerging leaders from various industries who are driven to engage young professionals in the Greater Memphis region with opportunities to connect and learn from local leaders as well as build relationships with likeminded individuals who are ambitious about moving Memphis forward.
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Local coalition in competition for $100 million to supercharge Memphis economy
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Board also approves Greg Duckett and Duncan Williams as vice chairmen
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2021) – Ahead of Small Business Saturday, the Greater Memphis Chamber today launches its new Small Business Resiliency Playbook and website, two resources designed to help local businesses recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19.
Containing the insights of roughly 50 local business experts and leaders, the free downloadable playbook and its corresponding website, smallbusinessresiliency.com, were designed to be a survival guide for small businesses navigating major financial crises. The resources are organized around the acronym PROSPER, which stands for Perspective, Refocus, Operations, Systems, People, Engagement, and Resiliency. Each section contains guidance based on the latest statistics and trends, as well as input from successful business owners, related resources, and other helpful tools.
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Nov. 1, 2021 — The Tennessee General Assembly on Oct. 27 gaveled in its special session to discuss COVID-19 related topics. The session started with 82 House bills and 86 Senate bills, but House and Senate leadership pieced together the different bills to make an omnibus bill — HB9077/SB9014.
After an intense three days, the House and Senate adjourned at approximately 1:38 a.m. Saturday morning having passed wide-ranging COVID-related legislation.
Although publicly opposed by the Greater Memphis Chamber, the Tennessee Chamber, NFIB, and almost 30 other business trade associations, HB9077/SB9014 is headed to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration. Gov. Lee recently noted he is “evaluating each piece of legislation to ensure we push back on harmful federal policies and do right by Tennesseans.”
A number of trade associations and businesses have openly expressed frustration with how rushed and lacking in transparency the amendment review process was ahead of committee votes. Additionally, House and Senate committees did not allow testimony from either supporters or opponents.
SUMMARY OF HB9077/SB9014
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Continuing its mission to move Memphis forward, the Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle met for a Brain Trust meeting on Oct. 12, 2021, to brainstorm how to create a thriving regional economy.
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Memphis, Tenn. (Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021) – Prospero Health, a physician-led home-based medical care company, announced today from its new downtown Memphis location that it will create 530 jobs in Shelby County over the next five years, an expansion of its 2019 commitment of adding 249 jobs over five years. Michael Scarbrough, Prospero’s co-Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer, made the announcement in conjunction with the Downtown Memphis Commission, the Greater Memphis Chamber, the City of Memphis, Shelby County and the State of Tennessee.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021) – The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Center for Economic Competitiveness today launches its first initiative, Memphis Moves, at the Autonomous Robots and Logistics Conference at the Renasant Convention Center in Memphis. The national marketing campaign will highlight some of the many reasons companies are choosing to join the regional movement that is Memphis — including that the region is No. 1 for diversity in its growing technology workforce.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2021) – Ted Townsend today officially completes his transition into the role of chief economic development officer of the Greater Memphis Chamber, allowing him to continue and expand on the major economic victories the Chamber has scored for the region over the past year.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2021) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today launched the Center for Economic Competitiveness, a new initiative aimed at bringing its vision of “prosperity for all” to life.
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Ford, SK Innovation to make single largest investment in Tennessee history with new electric vehicle and battery plant at the Memphis Regional Megasite, 63 years after Ford leaves Memphis market
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