CHF House takes in first long-term family in need
The Watts became a St. Jude family in 2018 when their daughter, now 4 years old, was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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April 2021
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Real Estate Baron’s Man Cave reopening Downtown
Owner Dara Vongphrachanh said the Paycheck Protection Program loan and Our Beautiful Comeback Grant were “lifelines” for her business.
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BusinessNew programs, plants blossom at Agricenter
The Home Show of the Mid-South will be the first event to take place in the expo center since March 2020. The home show runs April 9-11 followed by the Mid-South Jewelry & Accessories Fair from April 16-18.
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March 2021
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Business Mo’s Bows partners with GoDaddy for Black business development
All proceeds from the sale of the $30 ties go to GoDaddy Empower partner, The Tapestry Project, to help Black entrepreneurs.
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February 2021
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EducationMiddle schoolers get a taste of workaday world
Students from Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School reached out to places where they wanted to work to land three-day internships.
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Spirit of Memphis Local women in business discuss careers, impact of pandemic
Balancing work and family became even more challenging for working women during the pandemic, forcing many to make very difficult decisions.
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January 2021
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Downtown Facebook group leads to micro-giving community
The Buy Nothing Midtown/Downtown Facebook group boasted more than 2,000 members as of Jan. 23. It’s one of several in the Memphis area.
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Financial Services PPP loans: What you need to know
PPP loans issued after June 5, 2020 have a maturity of five years at an interest rate of 1%.
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Financial Services Second round of PPP applications opens
Here’s what Memphis area business owners need to know as the second round of Paycheck Protection Program funds becomes open for applications.
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Financial Services First Commercial Bank raises $15 million in new capital
Banking company plans to grow Memphis presence, establish permanent office in the Crescent Center in East Memphis.
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December 2020
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Financial Services Withdrawing from retirement plans may have tax implications
Among other things, the CARES Act eliminated the 10% early withdrawal penalty for individuals under the age of 59½. But one-third of any money withdrawn will be included as income on taxes for each of the next three years
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Business #Black Tech Futures Research Institute launches in Memphis
LeMoyne-Owen College administrator Charles Elliott said it is important for young Black people to learn technology skills so more businesses will want to relocate to and invest in the Memphis community.
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Shelby County Four local nonprofits to receive Award of Excellence from Gov. Lee
Christ Community Health Services, the Mid-South Food Bank, Las Americas and MICAH will be honored for outstanding service in a very unusual year.
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City of Memphis Operation Warm: 300 students outfitted with new coats
National nonprofit, FedEx and Memphis Athletic Ministries partner to distribute the coats across the city of Memphis.
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November 2020
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Financial Services Mortgage lenders seeing increase in refinances
On Nov. 27, the benchmark 30-year fixed refinance rate was 3.09%, according to Bankrate.com. The average 15-year fixed refinance rate was 2.52%.
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Financial Services Unemployment recipients may be surprised come April 15
Hundreds of thousands of Americans received unemployment benefits when the pandemic shut down businesses, as well as the additional $600 per week stimulus under the CARES Act.
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East Memphis Black Friday shopping not as robust in unusual year
Both e-commerce and early shopping could be contributors to the smaller-than-normal crowds, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Downtown Local retailers optimistic about holiday shopping season
The NFR expects online and other non-store sales will increase 20% to 30% to between $205.5 billion and $218.4 billion, up from $168.7 billion in 2019.
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Education Memphis, Israeli students compete in Global Sports Tech Youth Challenge
The event is co-sponsored by the Tarik Black Foundation, which works to provide youths access and exposure to world concepts and international points of view.
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Education Junior Achievement adds more entrepreneurship programs
In its Building Blocks program, JA partners with Shelby County Schools to offer a 40-part video series and curriculum guides to introduce students to local entrepreneurs.
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Business Two big names in technology invest in local workforce
Dana James Mwangi, founder of Cheers Creative, which provides brand design, logo development and website services, is the Grow with Google Digital coach for Memphis.
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City of Memphis Organizations push to empower youths, break barriers
Facing History and Ourselves, Bridges, Girl Scouts: Heart of the South and the National Civil Rights Museum will participate in a panel discussion at Leadership Memphis’ annual Multicultural Breakfast Nov. 6 that will be held virtually this year.
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October 2020
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Financial Services ‘Consuming less and saving more are big trends and quite healthy trends’
The good news: Wealth managers see clients spending less and saving more. The bad news: Some employers have reduced 401(k) contributions, and that could fuel a future retirement crisis.
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Financial ServicesFirst Horizon beats estimates for earnings, revenue
It is the first quarter Memphis-based First Horizon has reported results that include the merger of Iberiabank and the acquisition of 30 Truist bank branches.
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Metro Pinnacle tops earnings, revenue forecasts in Q3
Pinnacle CEO calls current loan demand “near zero” given the uncertain economic environment.
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