Memphis leading the nation in diversity in IT
Enrollment in tech training courses at 901Tech average 72% people of color and 34% women.
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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August 2021
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Business Panelists: Resources available for small business owners if they seek them
The TSBDC has more than 50 partner resources that are free or discounted is currently giving a limited amount of free Shopify licenses to help businesses build their online presence.
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Business Virtual seminar to offer strategies for small businesses
Register for The Daily Memphian’s Small Business Seminar, a virtual event set for Thursday, Aug. 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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BusinessBoard to Beers blends brews with favorite board games
East Memphis pub has a bounty of board games for guests to play as they munch snacks and sip beverages.
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Financial ServicesA generation plans for largest transfer of wealth in modern history
Financial advisers say possible changes to the stepped-up basis on inherited property could impact wealth transfer more than other proposals being considered.
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Financial Services Planet Wealth to offer access to capital, resources
Memphis-based Planet Wealth considers itself ‘crowdfunding 2.0’ or wealth funding. “We want to empower the masses to go out and achieve financial independence,” Greg Sossaman, CEO of Planet Wealth, said.
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July 2021
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Financial ServicesSimmons Bank CEO shares Memphis growth strategies
Simmons would become the sixth largest bank in Memphis based on local deposits when the deal closes in the fourth quarter.
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Financial Services First Horizon, IberiaBank merger nearly complete, beat earnings estimates
First Horizon posted quarterly earnings of $0.58, beating Wall Street estimates.
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BusinessDisabled, legally blind veteran now dealer of luxury goods
Got It In The Bag is an authorized dealer for several luxury brands, including Saint Laurent, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Chanel.
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June 2021
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Downtown Trolley Night is back on track following pandemic
Trolley Night returned for the first time since the pandemic struck last year and South Main Arts District galleries, stores and restaurants were delighted to welcome customers back.
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Business Got an idea for a business? The Innovation Lab can help
Epicenter Memphis’ ZeroTo510 is launching The Innovation Lab, a virtual program to guide people with idea-stage concepts through the process of developing an effective business plan. The program is free to those accepted. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 14.
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Education Brown Christian Academy expanding after COVID delay
The Southaven private school plans to add a grade each year until it extends to 12th grade. It’s affiliated with Brown Missionary Baptist Church, which was founded in 1882 by former slaves.
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May 2021
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Business Program gets NBA assist in training students for software developer jobs
The Collective Blueprint and CodeCrew are expanding programming through a partnership.
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Business Pristex’s heart for medical community starts with family ties to St. Jude
The manufacturing and sales operation, which aims hire up to 400 Memphians, has partnered with Memphis Medical District Collaborative’s Buy Local program and also TNEX, a minority-owned business formed to promote local manufacturing, sales and contracting.
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BusinessThread of creativity runs through interior designer’s textile venture
Interior designer Leslie Murphy of Murphy Maude Interiors has launched a new brand called Mable Originals — a textiles company that creates original wallpapers, pillows, bedding and more.
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April 2021
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Business Local retailers pivot to embrace online sales
But retailers also sense customers are hungry to get out to see, touch and feel products and enjoy the live shopping experience again.
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Financial Services BancorpSouth, Cadence merger will add scale, recruiting power in Memphis
BancorpSouth shareholders will own roughly 55% and Cadence shareholders will own approximately 45% of the combined company.
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Spirit of Memphis 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.
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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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