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Memphis Chamber receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant to train 60+ adults
October 5, 2023

Memphis, Tennessee (Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023) — The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced that it will receive a Workforce Invest Grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to accelerate workforce…

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October Ambassador of the Month: Stephen Willett
October 4, 2023

A Greater Memphis Chamber ambassador since 2019, Stephen Willett was raised in Memphis and graduated from Christian Brothers High School and the University of Memphis.

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Meet a Teacher Extern: Nike’s Freda Fields
October 2, 2023

“We need teachers to close the gap. Commit to the employment pipeline. Tell me what you want these students to do and be so we can give them a chance…

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Meet the Chairman’s Circle: Cassandra Williams
September 28, 2023

Cassandra Williams seemed destined to live a life of service. Her mother worked for more than 30 years as a registered nurse in the Mississippi Delta. Her father was a…

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Outside the Office: Dan Weddle & the PMW Classic
September 28, 2023

Peyton Martin Weddle had a melting pot of friends. Dan Weddle said his son was a good kid. A huge Grizzlies fan. One night Dan got a call from his…

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Memphis Chamber wins five Excellence in Economic Development awards
September 20, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced that it is the winner of five Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the world’s largest organization…

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How Affordable, Employer-Supported Workforce Housing can Help Memphis
September 18, 2023

The Greater Memphis Chamber occasionally publishes contributed blog posts, like this one, from its members. To inquire about contributing a post, please email Director of Communications Ryan Poe.

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What Health Insurance is Best for Small Businesses, Professional Practices?
September 15, 2023

The Greater Memphis Chamber occasionally publishes contributed blog posts, like this one, from its members. To inquire about contributing a post, please email Director of Communications Ryan Poe.

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Meet Memphis Chamber September Ambassador of the Month Rozell Gray Jr.
September 6, 2023

Rozell Gray Jr., the owner of Rozell Gray Company, is a native Memphian whose passion is the growth and success of the people in the city of Memphis. Rozell is…

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Greater Memphis Chamber chooses France for 2024 Memphis in May Salute
September 6, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023) – Less than a week after announcing it would lead the international, economic development, and diplomatic activities for the Memphis in May International Festival,…

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Outside the Office: Travel mix-up leads to 12 new little blue houses in Jamaica
August 30, 2023

Six years ago, Chairman’s Circle investor Shawn Clayton was returning from a mission trip with his family and a few others. The school his sons attended, Northpoint Christian School in…

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Meet the Chairman’s Circle: Justin Farmer of Vaco
August 30, 2023

Justin Farmer is the managing partner for Vaco, a global talent solutions and consulting firm. Justin joined Vaco 16 years ago, when the company was in its infancy and had…

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Memphis Chamber to lead international activities for Memphis in May
August 25, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Friday, 8/25/23) – Building on a partnership spanning nearly 50 years, the Greater Memphis Chamber will lead all international, economic development, and diplomatic activities for Memphis in May…

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Meet Ambassador of the Month Jana Cardona
August 9, 2023

Meet Jana Cardona, the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month for August 2023.

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Chamber, YMCA, WeCare tlc partner to open Memphis health centers
August 8, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023) – Greater Memphis Chamber subsidiary Chamber Benefits, Inc., the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South, and WeCare tlc today announced a new partnership to…

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GMERG report predicts growth in Memphis HQ/finance industry
July 6, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, July 6, 2023) – A central location, low cost of office space, and pro-business environment are expected to fuel the growth of the headquarters and finance industry…

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Greater Memphis Chamber President’s Update (6/29/23)
June 29, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Tuesday, June 29, 2023) — The Greater Memphis Chamber has had a busy first half of 2023, President & CEO Ted Townsend said in a video update today….

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Meet the Chairman’s Circle: Kim Sheley of Forvis
June 28, 2023

Kimberly M. Sheley is a Certified Public Accountant and the Memphis Market Leader for FORVIS.  

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Local Leaders and British Consulate Discuss Memphis Tech Talent
June 28, 2023

On May 30, the Greater Memphis Chamber hosted a Diversity in Technology Roundtable with members of the British Consulate-General Atlanta, local technology business leaders and diversity advocates. In an effort…

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Greater Memphis Chamber receives major grant to develop STEM workforce
June 15, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, June 15, 2023) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced its selection for a $447,000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to form a coalition focused…

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