Press Releases
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Greater Memphis Chamber Hosts Triple Ribbon Ceremonies
On Friday, October 16th, the Greater Memphis Chamber hosted three ribbon cutting ceremonies for the following new Chamber investors: Rockin’ Nutrition, Your CBD Store – Cordova and Pretty Girls Get Waxed. All businesses are located in the Trinity Commons shopping center at 680-714 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova, TN 38015.
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University of Memphis Awarded $1 Million Grant for Automation and Robotics Training Center
Memphis, TN – The University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to establish the Mid-South Advanced Automation and Robotics Center (AARC), an automation and robotics training center of excellence.
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Chamber’s Women Build 901 Workforce Initiative Recognized as a National Benchmark Program
As a sub-group of The Greater Memphis Chamber’s We Build 901 Collaborative, Women Build 901 Too! has recently received national recognition by the U.S. Chamber Foundation Center for Education and Workforce as a benchmark program that’s building pathways for women in construction. The program was formed to attract job seekers to the trade in efforts…
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Chamber Announces Ted Townsend as Chief Economic Development Officer
Memphis, Tenn. (September 16, 2020) – The Greater Memphis Chamber has announced a new economic development partnership with the University of Memphis dedicated to the growth of the Memphis economy. Ted Townsend will serve as Chief Economic Development Officer and will focus on this partnership full time.
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Chamber Announces New Partnership Offering Comprehensive COVID-19 Services
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – (September 8, 2020) Chamber Benefits, Inc., a subsidiary of The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced a new partnership with ReCOVer Health to provide a comprehensive suite of services to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 for industries with an increased risk of transmitting the virus.
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Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board Accepting Applications for New COVID-19 Relief Grant
The Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board was awarded a grant via the CARES Act. This grant will allow Greater Memphis to provide additional training dollars to employers of Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton Counties effected by COVID-19. The funding is only available for training taking place between September 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.
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Bank of America Connects Memphis-Area Youth to Workforce Success
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bank of America recognized the extraordinary potential of two college freshmen, Hannah Blackwell and Akaash Seemakurty, by selecting them as 2020 Student Leaders (#BofAStudentLeaders). These two recent Shelby County Schools graduates completed the bank’s summer program, an experience full of leadership opportunities, civic engagement, and workforce skills-building. Both students expressed how well…
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Chamber Benefits Inc Introduces New Products to Help Your Business
Chamber Benefits, Inc. (CBI), a subsidiary of The Greater Memphis Chamber, is pleased to inform you of the 5 products that will help your business during these times. CBI was created to grow membership by providing high quality and affordable solutions for local businesses, while providing an additional revenue source for the work of the…
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Chamber Benefits, Inc. gives Chamber members access to affordable insurance, PPE products
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – (August 13, 2020) Chamber Benefits, Inc., a subsidiary of The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced a new worker’s compensation insurance product in partnership with Salus Insurance to help local businesses manage the costs of their workers comp insurance.
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Chamber Convenes Local Leaders to Launch Census Initiative
Memphis, Tenn. – The Greater Memphis Chamber is proud to announce the launch of a new effort to increase the 2020 Census response rate in the Greater Memphis region. The census initiative is led by a group of public and private sector leaders who are eager to create a path forward to building an inclusive…
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Chamber Launches Strategies on Equity Webinar Series
The Greater Memphis Chamber is excited to announce the launch of a new webinar series dedicated to equipping business owners and leaders with strategies on implementing more equitable processes and opportunities within their companies. Sponsored by Independent Bank, the weekly webinar sessions are complimentary for both Chamber members and non-members.
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Memphis selected to join Brookings Inclusive Economic Indicators Lab
Lab will help Greater Memphis Chamber, Innovate Memphis and BLDG Memphis advance locally-relevant metrics of economic inclusion to advance and grow opportunity
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SBA Reopens Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance Program
WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today.
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City of Memphis Curfew Details for Businesses
Curfew Details Begins June 1, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. through June 2, 2020 and continues nightly from 10:00 p.m. thru 6:00 a.m. until June 8, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
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Chamber Releases New Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of April 27
Memphis, Tenn. (May 11, 2020)- The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey.
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Greater Memphis Chamber, EDGE Recognized for Excellence in Economic Development
Site Selection Magazine Names Memphis Economic Development Agencies Top 20 in Nation
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Chamber Young Professionals Council Launch New Webinar Series
The Greater Memphis Chamber Young Professionals Council (YPC) sponsored by Cadence Bank launched a new webinar series named “Navigating the New Norm” to provide young professionals with valuable information and guidance on how to adjust to the environment due to COVID-19.
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SBA Accepting New Applicants for PPP Loans
The Small Business Administration has resume accepting applications for PPP loans as of Monday, April 27 at 10:30 AM EST. Borrowers that have already applied will be back in contention and should be processed expeditiously. See below to learn more.
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Greater Memphis Chamber offering new digital Lunch in the Know Series
Free series provides coaching and insights in building resilient businesses in the COVID-19 era
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Chamber Member Lenders Offering Payroll Protection Program
On Friday, April 3, the U.S. Department of Treasury launched the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These loans will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have an existing relationship with a lender, it is advised that you reach out to them to begin the process. This list is updated frequently. If you are…
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Federal Reserve launches Main Street Lending Program providing up to $2.3 trillion in loans
The Federal Reserve on Thursday took additional actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy. This funding will assist households and employers of all sizes and bolster the ability of state and local governments to deliver critical services during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Washington Prime Group Open for Small Business Initiative
COLUMBUS, OH – April 6, 2020 – Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE: WPG) today announced that the Company has partnered with the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship and members of the University of Chicago faculty to launch the Open for Small Business initiative. Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler, Freakonomics author Steven Levitt and Institute Director…
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Chamber Releases New Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of April 2
Memphis, Tenn. (April 3, 2020)- The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey.
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Greater Memphis Chamber Releases New Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of March 26
Memphis, Tenn. (March 26, 2020)- The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey.
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Chamber to host SBA Loan Application process webinar
The Greater Memphis Chamber is hosting a free webinar with the US Small Business Association to review the SBA Disaster Loan program for COVID-19. This webinar will feature a review of the SBA’s program as well as details on the application process.
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Greater Memphis Chamber Releases Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of March 20
Memphis, Tenn. (March 20, 2020)- In an effort to quantify impact on local businesses, the Greater Memphis Chamber has launched a COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey. The first survey was distributed to Chamber member businesses on March 19.
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Chamber Connects Women Business Leaders Across the Region
In 2017, a study by American Express found that between 2007 and 2016, the number of women-owned businesses in Memphis grew by more than 122 percent, making Memphis the top market in the U.S. for growth of women-owned businesses. Additionally, more than half of the population in City of Memphis is female.
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Amazon Announces $200 million Facility in North Memphis
On January 27, Amazon announced a $200 million investment in a new fulfillment center located in the Frayser/Raleigh community. The new robotics facility will create over 1000 new full-time jobs with industry leading pay. Each position will come with full-time comprehensive benefits as well as 20 weeks of maternity/paternity leave.
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Chamber Gears Up for 2020 MEM2NASH
In partnership with the University of Memphis and Memphis Tourism, the MEM2NASH annual trip to the Tennessee Capitol is an excellent opportunity to meet with key leaders in state government. Also dubbed the “Memphis Invasion,” it is a chance for the Memphis community to showcase area businesses, tourist attractions, and community priorities to members of…
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Chamber’s Young Professionals Council Drops the Mic
The Greater Memphis Chamber is excited to announce that SoundCheck, a Young Professionals Council of Greater Memphis Chamber, has official changed its name to the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Young Professionals Council (YPC).
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MSQPC Led City of Germantown to Win 2019 National Baldrige Award
Mid-South Quality Productivity Center (MSQPC) is extremely proud that the City of Germantown has been recently awarded the National Baldrige Award for 2019. MSQPC introduced the City of Germantown to the Baldrige Criteria in 2010 and they utilized the award criteria to ultimately be awarded the National Prize.
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$1.3 million from Emerge sale invested in Epicenter fund for tech startups
Memphis, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2019) – Following the sale of the Emerge Memphis building earlier this year, Emerge and Epicenter today announced an investment of $1.3 million in a fund to help local tech startups launch and scale.
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Hyosung Heavy Industries to Locate First US Production Facility in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Hyosung Heavy Industries (HICO) officials announced today that the company will locate its first U.S. production operations in Memphis.
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U.S. Chamber VP Thomas M. Sullivan to Speak at Small Business Council Annual Meeting
The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Small Business Council is hosting its annual meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. This year’s guest speaker will be Thomas M. Sullivan, Vice President of Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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UpSkill 901 Workforce Summit brings ecosystem into alignment
Day One of the inaugural UpSkill 901 Workforce Summit brought together participants from across the Memphis workforce ecosystem in a day-long kickoff event featuring speakers and panelists with expertise in various sectors of the workforce and talent development industry.
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Memphis has momentum, according to the Outlook 2019 Memphis Economic Study
The Outlook 2019 Memphis Economic Study results were recently released by Paragon Bank at its second annual Outlook Memphis Economic Summit. Paragon Bank worked with Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Memphis to conduct this consumer confidence survey of nearly 800 of your Memphis neighbors. The findings include an in-depth…
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Greater Memphis Chamber and Partners Celebrate National Manufacturing Day
The Greater Memphis Chamber and partners are celebrating National Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 4th, with over 500 Shelby County School students for tours at 23 Memphis area manufacturing companies and those who serve manufacturing companies.
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University of Memphis Stimulates Economic Growth in University District
The University of Memphis Office of Economic Development and Government Relations is stimulating economic development in the University District. As chief economic development and government relations officer for the UofM, Ted Townsend shared a presentation mentioning that this division is focused on creating pathways for students so they have exciting, dynamic careers after graduation.
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Blue Carpet Tour Returns to Memphis
The Chamber’s Economic Development team hosted the second Blue Carpet Tour of 2019 last week. The Chamber team welcomed four consultants to Memphis for a two-day sales pitch on why the Bluff City is the right place for business relocation and expansion.
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Mark Muro to Keynote at UpSkill901 Workforce Summit
The Greater Memphis Chamber is pleased to announce Mark Muro as keynote speaker at the UpSkill901 Workforce Summit taking place at the University of Memphis University Center October 22.