Greater Memphis Chamber

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  • xAI Phase One Substation #63 Providing 150MW of Power to Facility

    Temporary Natural Gas Turbines Being Demobilized and Removed Over Next Two Months MEMPHIS, TN – On Thursday, May 1, 2025, less than one year from the project announcement, xAI reached full operational capability for Phase I of the two Phase operation at the former Electrolux site. xAI was connected to a newly constructed electric substation (#63) from…

  • Greater Memphis Chamber Wins Prestigious 2025 CiCi Award for AAON Project

    MEMPHIS, TN – The Greater Memphis Chamber is proud to announce it has been recognized with a prestigious 2025 Community Impact (CiCi) Award for successfully recruiting AAON, Inc. to Memphis. This national recognition highlights the significant economic and community benefits of AAON’s investment in the region. AAON’s new 787,000-square-foot Memphis facility will produce advanced thermal…

  • Greater Memphis Chamber Announces Soft Opening of First ChamberCare Health Center

    Innovative healthcare solution launches at Fogelman YMCA location, making Memphis healthier and companies stronger through affordable, accessible primary care MEMPHIS, TN – Chamber Benefits Inc. – a wholly owned subsidiary of the Greater Memphis Chamber – announces, in partnership with the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South, the soft opening of the first ChamberCare Health…

  • Greater Memphis Chamber Launches Groundbreaking Regional Site Search Tool

    MEMPHIS, TN – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced the addition of a Regional Site Search Tool to its MEMready program, providing a critical resource to companies and site selection consultants considering locating in the Digital Delta. This marks the first time the Greater Memphis region has offered such a comprehensive resource, positioning the area…

  • xAI Expands Memphis Footprint with Major Property Acquisition in Southwest Memphis

    Expansion follows December announcement of supercomputer growth and tech partnership ecosystem Memphis, TN – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced that xAI has further solidified its commitment to Memphis by purchasing a one-million-square-foot property in Southwest Memphis, marking another significant milestone in the company’s expanding presence in the Digital Delta. This latest investment builds upon…

  • Military Service Members: Secure Your Spot Now for Greater Memphis Career Exploration Event

    MEMPHIS, TN. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – The Greater Memphis Chamber, in partnership with NextOp Vets, announces an exclusive opportunity for transitioning military service members. The Military Fly-In event, scheduled for April 8-10, 2025, is now accepting applications from active military personnel transitioning out of service within the next six months. With only 25 spots available, early…

  • AAON Announces Expansion Plans to Increase Production Capacity With New Facility In Memphis, Tennessee

    TULSA, OK, November 14, 2024 – AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ:  AAON) (including its affiliates, “AAON” or the “Company”), a leader in high-performing, energy-efficient HVAC solutions that bring long-term value to customers and owners, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Company’s production capacity with the purchase of a new 787,000 square foot facility in Memphis,…

  • Greater Memphis Chamber Announces New Chairman’s Circle Chairman

    Respected Business Leader and Community Advocate Mike Keeney to Guide Chamber’s Leadership Group MEMPHIS, TN. Friday, January 31, 2025 – The Greater Memphis Chamber has announced Mike Keeney as the new Chairman of the Chairman’s Circle, succeeding Bill Dunavant. A lifelong Memphian and product of Memphis public schools, Keeney brings extensive business and civic leadership…

  • Greater Memphis Chamber Announces Young Professionals Council 2025 Leadership Advisory Committee

    The Greater Memphis Chamber is thrilled to announce the formation of its Young Professionals Council (YPC) 2025 Leadership Advisory Committee. This dynamic committee is composed of 21 emerging leaders from diverse industries, all united by a common goal: to engage and empower young professionals in the Greater Memphis region.  YPC is dedicated to cultivating a…

  • xAI MEMPHIS LAUNCHES RFP PORTAL

    Local businesses encouraged to participate in bidding process MEMPHIS, TN. Wednesday, January 13, 2025 – To increase local business participation and to grow the Memphis economy, xAI has launched today an RFP (Request for Proposal) Portal for companies to participate in the xAI bidding process. The portal is specifically designed to request bids from potential…

  • Greater Memphis Chamber Wins Prestigious 2024 Deal of the Year Award from Business Facilities

    MEMPHIS, TN. Tuesday, January 7, 2024 –  The Greater Memphis Chamber has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Bronze Deal of the Year Award by Business Facilities magazine for successfully attracting xAI’s Gigafactory of Compute to Memphis. This groundbreaking project, led by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, represents a $12 billion investment in the region and solidifies Memphis’ position…

  • Memphis MSA Achieves Historic $100 Billion Milestone In Gross Regional Product

    Memphis, TN – December 10, 2024: The Greater Memphis Chamber proudly announces a landmark achievement for the Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as the region’s Gross Regional Product (GRP) surpassed $100 billion in 2023, reaching an impressive $102.9 billion. This historic milestone signifies considerable economic momentum for the Greater Memphis region, showcasing a strong year-over-year…

  • xAI Memphis Announces Expansion Of Supercomputer with Addition Of Tech Companies In Digital Delta

    Supercomputer to grow to 1 million plus GPUs; Nvidia, Dell and SMC planning growth in Memphis Region with xAI Memphis, TN – December 4, 2024: In a landmark announcement at the Greater Memphis Chamber Annual Chairman’s Luncheon, xAI revealed plans for an expansion of its “Colossus” supercomputer facility. Building upon its initial commitment to Memphis announced…

  • Greater Memphis Chamber salutes South Korea for Memphis in May 2025

    MEMPHIS, TN. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – The Greater Memphis Chamber and Memphis in May International Festival announced South Korea as the 2025 honored country, highlighting the growing economic partnership between Memphis and one of Asia’s largest economies. The selection celebrates South Korea’s increasing presence in the Greater Memphis region, where investments have surpassed $85 million since…

  • AAON Announces Expansion Plans to Increase Production Capacity With New Facility In Memphis, Tennessee

    TULSA, OK, November 14, 2024 – AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ:  AAON) (including its affiliates, “AAON” or the “Company”), a leader in high-performing, energy-efficient HVAC solutions that bring long-term value to customers and owners, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Company’s production capacity with the purchase of a new 787,000 square foot facility in Memphis,…

  • RECONEXT EXPANDS INTO THE DIGITAL DELTA

    Memphis is company’s first location in the state of Tennessee, creating over 200 new jobs   MEMPHIS, TN – Reconext, a global aftermarket electronics company, announced it will invest more than $9 million to expand its operations and establish its first location in the state of Tennessee. The Texas-based company expects to create over 200…

  • GREATER MEMPHIS CHAMBER, MOORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE & THE GOODWILL EXCEL CENTER LAUNCH INNOVATIVE TRAINING COHORT TO EMPOWER FUTURE MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE

    Program funded through TVA Workforce Investment Grant   Memphis, TN — September 10, 2024 — The Greater Memphis Chamber, in partnership with Moore Tech and The Goodwill Excel Center, is excited to announce the launch of a new training cohort designed to equip 22 students with the skills and credentials needed for a successful career…

  • Congressman Cohen Announces $393.7 Million for a New Interstate 55 Bridge Over the Mississippi at Memphis

    Only delegation member to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law providing essential funding for America’s River Crossing project WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today announced that the Tennessee and Arkansas Departments of Transportation were successful in securing $393,750,000 for a new Interstate 55 Bridge over the…

  • Memphis Companies Host Teachers This Summer in Greater Memphis Chamber’s Teacher Externship Program

    MEMPHIS COMPANIES HOST TEACHERS THIS SUMMER IN GREATER MEMPHIS CHAMBER’S TEACHER EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM 17 companies host 18 local high school teachers to increase STEM degrees MEMPHIS, TN Friday, June 28, 2024 The Greater Memphis Chamber has kicked-off summer break by embedding 18 local high school teachers at 17 companies for two weeks to strengthen connections…

  • GREATER MEMPHIS CHAMBER RESEARCH TEAM RECOGNIZED FOR INDUSTRY REPORTS

    GREATER MEMPHIS CHAMBER RESEARCH TEAM RECOGNIZED FOR INDUSTRY REPORTS Reports highlight Memphis’s industry strengths, labor force, educational opportunities & trade activity    MEMPHIS, TN Monday, June 17, 2024 The Greater Memphis Chamber’s research and analytics team, the Greater Memphis Economic Research Group (GMERG), is the recipient of the Council for Community and Economic Research’s (C2ER)…

  • VELOCITY MEETS POTENCY: xAI ANNOUNCES MEMPHIS AS NEW HOME

    VELOCITY MEETS POTENCY: xAI WORKS TO MAKE MEMPHIS A NEW HOME To be the Largest Capital Investment by a New-to-Market Company in Memphis History   MEMPHIS, TN, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 –xAI’s Gigafactory of Compute – the World’s largest supercomputer – would be located in Memphis, Tennessee. Representing the city’s largest capital investment by a…

  • GREATER MEMPHIS CHAMBER UNVEILS 2024 MEMPHIS IN MAY POSTER

    GREATER MEMPHIS CHAMBER UNVEILS 2024 MEMPHIS IN MAY POSTER Year long celebration of honored country, France, continues with unveiling of poster during Memphis Symphony Orchestra Performance Wednesday, May 29, 2024 The Greater Memphis Chamber, in conjunction with ARTSMemphis and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, debuted the 2024 Memphis in May Honored Country Poster on Saturday, May…

  • Memphis Chamber forms partnership to connect Veterans to Memphis Employers

    NextOp Receives Major Grant from Delta Regional Authority Award supports workforce development for military veterans HOUSTON, TX (May 10, 2024)—NextOp, a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to recruiting, developing and placing high-performing enlisted veterans into careers after their military service, is one of 23 recipients of grants from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). Through its Delta Workforce…

  • Ford Innovation Challenge Attracts $600K Investment

    Memphis, Tennessee (Thursday, March 21, 2024) — Memphis residents are looking for safer, more reliable transportation options to get to work, healthcare, food and education; Memphis Challenge looks to entrepreneurs to address these opportunities and pilot new mobility solutions

  • Memphis selected for national justice-impacted workforce program

    Memphis, Tennessee (Friday, Jan. 19, 2024) — The Greater Memphis Chamber is one of nine organizations selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a workforce development program focused on increasing credentialing for people impacted by the justice system.

  • Memphis site achieves coveted Select Tennessee certification

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After meeting rigorous requirements, a 42-acre industrial property in Memphis has earned designation as a “shovel-ready” Select Tennessee Certified Site by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD).

  • Greater Memphis named a finalist for $200M EDA Recompete Program

    Memphis, Tennessee (Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023) — A regional coalition led by the Greater Memphis Chamber was today named a finalist for the $200 million Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete) by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA).

  • Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board names new leadership

    Memphis, Tennessee (Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023) — The Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board, which oversees workforce development for its region, announced new leadership changes Tuesday, including a new interim chairman, a new interim executive director, and 10 new board members.

  • Memphis Chamber announces accelerated training center

    Memphis, Tennessee (Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023) — The Greater Memphis Chamber, which serves as the region’s lead workforce development organization, today announced plans to open a $15 million, 104,000-square-foot accelerated training center in North Memphis in 2024, the first in Tennessee.

  • Memphis Chamber receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant to train 60+ adults

    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 training and education across the region ahead of a historic influx of job opportunities.

  • Greg Duckett to chair Greater Memphis Chamber board in 2024

    Memphis, Tennessee (Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023) — The Board of Directors of the Greater Memphis Chamber voted unanimously this afternoon to name Greg Duckett as the 2024 Chairman of the Board.

  • Chamber launches Academy of Innovation for Memphis

    Memphis, Tennessee (Friday, Nov. 3, 2023) — The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced the launch of the Academy of Innovation for Memphis (AIM), which aims to make the region the most efficient and productive market in the nation through its training, assessment, and consulting services.

  • Over 100 students tour Memphis Manufacturers

    More than 100 students from across Greater Memphis took tours of various manufacturing facilities as part of the Greater Memphis Chamber’s celebration of National Manufacturing Month.

  • Memphis Chamber receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant to train 60+ adults

    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 training and education across the region ahead of a historic influx of job opportunities.

  • Memphis Chamber wins five Excellence in Economic Development awards

    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 for economic developers, including a gold award for its work to recruit Ford’s BlueOval City.

  • Greater Memphis Chamber chooses France for 2024 Memphis in May Salute

    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, the Greater Memphis Chamber today unveiled France as the festival’s 2024 honored country.

  • Memphis Chamber to lead international activities for Memphis in May

    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 International Festival (MIM), including the annual selection of an honored country.

  • Chamber, YMCA, WeCare tlc partner to open Memphis health centers

    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 open primary care health centers at YMCA locations across Greater Memphis starting in 2024.

  • Local Leaders and British Consulate Discuss Memphis Tech Talent

    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 to understand the city and region’s technical capabilities and strengths, the Consulate’s team members spoke directly with industry experts on Memphis’ unique position as the…

  • Greater Memphis Chamber receives major grant to develop STEM workforce

    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 on preparing people for quality careers in the region’s rapidly growing advanced manufacturing industry.

  • Greater Memphis Chamber receives major grant to develop STEM workforce

    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 on preparing people for quality careers in the region’s rapidly growing advanced manufacturing industry.

  • Memphis companies to host 20 teacher externs in Chamber’s summer program

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, June 8, 2023) – With schools out for summer break, the Greater Memphis Chamber today begins embedding 20 local high school teachers at 19 businesses for two weeks to strengthen connections between classrooms and companies as part of its Teacher Externship Program.

  • Memphis healthcare, life science industry grows despite challenges

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Tuesday, May 30, 2023) – Buoyed by its globally recognized hospitals and one of the nation’s most robust medical device manufacturing sectors, the healthcare and life science industry of Greater Memphis grew its economic output by 45.2% over the past decade despite pandemic-driven job loss, according to a new report from the Greater…

  • Chamber, Accident Fund offer Memphis businesses workers’ comp insurance

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, 5/25/23) – The Greater Memphis Chamber and Accident Fund today announced a new partnership to offer workers’ compensation insurance to Chamber investors, furthering the Chamber’s goal of providing quality benefits to help grow the region’s businesses.

  • MSS Steel opens Memphis steel plant, creating 129 clean energy jobs

    MEMPHIS, Tenn.—May 18, 2023 — Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT), a global market leader in utility-scale solar trackers, and MSS Steel Tubes USA, a joint venture of Metalogalva and Soufer, today announced the commissioning of a new Tennessee factory to manufacture low-carbon steel components for Nextracker’s solar tracking systems. The Memphis-based facility will manufacture Nextracker steel torque tubes,…

  • Dextrous Robotics announces new HQ, robot lab in Memphis

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, May 11, 2023) – Fast-growing logistics robotics startup Dextrous Robotics, whose flagship robot DX-1 allows companies to move packages and objects with superhuman strength and speed, will continue to grow in Memphis, the Greater Memphis Chamber announced today.

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

    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…

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

    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.

  • Four reasons to perform a cyber risk and vulnerability assessment

    Nearly three months into 2023, and organizations are diving into everything from tax season to long-term business planning. But there are compelling reasons to add a cyber risk and vulnerability assessment to the list, too.

  • Richardson eyes $220M investment in Memphis

    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.