Medical District welcomes 22 new businesses in 2018
Along with major investment like the redevelopment of the former Wonder Bread factory, the Memphis Medical District saw a surge of small business activity in 2018.
Michelle Corbet
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Michelle Corbet covers business for The Daily Memphian. Prior to, she was a reporter at the Memphis Business Journal. A native Memphian and University of Memphis graduate, Michelle covered business in Conway, Arkansas after college. Michelle got her start covering business as an intern at The Commercial Appeal.
There are 256 articles by Michelle Corbet :
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February 2019
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Health Care $1M grant covers mobile stroke unit until insurance reimbursement kicks in
Without a framework for insurance reimbursement, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Mobile Stroke Unit is being funded for another year through philanthropy.
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Business FedEx Logistics HQ incentives top $34 million with EDGE approval
With grants and tax abatements, FedEx Logistics has secured a benefit of $34 million for its plans to create a consolidated headquarters in Downtown Memphis. And that doesn't include incentives from the state.
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Real Estate Extended tax freeze, reimbursable grant sought for FedEx Logistics’ Downtown Memphis HQ
The first of what is expected to be a multifaceted incentive package for FedEx Logistics' planned Downtown Memphis headquarters is a $2 million reimbursable grant.
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Governor’s first Memphis economic development announcement expected Tuesday
Gov. Bill Lee is scheduled to be in Memphis Tuesday, Feb. 12, for what's expected to be his first economic development announcement in the city.
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Health Care Methodist Germantown hires former resident as next president
From resident to president, the career of Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital's new leader comes full circle.
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Health Care Memphis preemie receives world’s first commercially-approved, pea-sized heart device
A procedure to insert the world's first commercially-approved heart device for babies weighing less than two pounds was performed at Memphis' Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
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Health Care UTHSC reschedules inaugural advisory board meeting in Downtown Memphis
After canceling its inaugural advisory board meeting in Nashville last month, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has rescheduled the historic meeting for next week in Memphis.
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Real Estate Johnny Cash memorial adds incentives at Midtown apartment project
Developers of an apartment complex on South Cooper in Cooper-Young received an extension on tax incentives for adding a public art element, a tribute to Johnny Cash, who played his first gig near the property.
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Health Care Research advances infant heart surgery, mandatory screenings are saving lives
Infant deaths from critical heart diseases have declined 33 percent in eight states where the American Heart Association was successful in passing laws to require mandatory testing for heart defects before newborns leave the hospital.
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Health Care ALSAC readies Pinch District block for St. Jude patient-family housing
More housing for the families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patients could be coming soon to the Pinch District Downtown.
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Bartlett Steven Tyler funds Janie’s House for abused girls
Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler has opened his second Janie's House for abused and neglected girls at Youth Villages' campus in Bartlett.
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Downtown Transformed Tom Lee Park to be a hybrid of city, nature
Plans to redesign Tom Lee Park will bridge the disconnect between Downtown Memphis and the Mississippi Riverfront using nature-inspired elements and permanent infrastructure.
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Business Small businesses create ‘mutually beneficial’ value through charitable giving
With limited resources, several local small businesses have figured out how to give back in a way that adds value.
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January 2019
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Health Care First FDA-approved alternative aneurysm surgery performed in Memphis
A local woman with brain aneurysms had two completely different experiences when the FDA approved a medical device alternative in time for her second surgery.
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Education University of Memphis trustees approve apartment acquisition
The University of Memphis board of trustees approved a proposal Tuesday that will create a foundation enabling the university to get into the real estate business.
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Health Care New cardiovascular institute secures leadership team
Expect to hear more about a new cardiovascular institute in Memphis now that its leadership team is in place.
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Education U of M could get into real estate with apartment acquisition
The University of Memphis may take the first step Tuesday to become active in the real estate market, taking advantage of a provision in the tax reform package Congress passed in 2017.
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Health Care Health care becoming increasingly more personal
Benefits of telehealth moving beyond access to more comprehensive health care management, including pharmacy and optometry services.
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Health Care Putting the opioid crisis on ice
Facing an opioid addiction crisis, surgeons, insurance providers and patients themselves are exploring pain management alternatives, including nerve freezing and cold-water therapy.
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Business U of M repurposes former library into first phase of research park
The University of Memphis has renovated the former library on Highland Street into the first phase of an effort to drive more companies to the University District.
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Health Care Robots help genetic testing lab complete 20 millionth sample
A Cordova-based company's model of outsourcing and automating genetic testing has it poised for growth in 2019.
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Health Care Regional One partners with Cash Saver to open first commercial pharmacy
Cash Saver brought a grocer to the Southgate Shopping Center after Kroger closed its store last year. Now, Regional One Health is filling the pharmacy void.
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Health Care ALSAC launches digital news platform
ALSAC has added a digital news platform to reach new donors and better connect with current supporters of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Business Trenary recognized for ‘promoting racial harmony’
Phil Trenary is honored by the Memphis City Council with the 2018 Humanitarian Award for his unifying spirit and promotion of racial harmony among all men.
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