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General Services has two State Building Commission-approved capital projects, including the 36.5 miles of pipeline that will run from the northwest corner of the Megasite — where the wastewater treatment plant will be located — to the Mississippi River.
Topgolf or a similar facility would be “a great thing for our community,” said DMC president and CEO Paul Young.
Interest rates on things like consumer debt are likely to rise following the Fed’s decision, which could put a strain on an economy already fighting decades-high inflation.
The improved results were partially offset by the effects of the Omicron variant, as well as higher transportation and wage related costs.
Upon the acquisition, the combined company will have 56,000 employees serving 4.9 million customers worldwide, including 790 locations.
More than 375 companies around the world — including FedEx Corp. and Sylvamo Corp. — have suspended operations in the region following the humanitarian crisis created in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“I would suspect that most of the companies that entered into the Russian market either had a contingency plan,” the Bartlett Chamber president said.
Amtrak released its “Connect US 2035” plan last month, rekindling interest among state leaders for a Memphis-to-Nashville connection.
“They know that Ford will change our town,” said Diane Hooper, executive director of Sugar Creek. “But I think they’re very excited for future generations and what this is going to mean for our county.”
Airport officials expect peak days to include Friday, March 11, and Sunday, March 13.
International Paper declined to comment further about its plans for operating in Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ford now needs to secure an environmental permit before moving forward with site work at its planned $5.6 billion electric vehicle plant in West Tennessee.
Richard W. Smith will become president and CEO-elect of FedEx Express following the announcement Thursday, March 10, that Donald F. Colleran will retire effective Dec. 31, 2022.
“If we want to solve this problem in Ukraine using gas and oil as one of the solutions, then in fact it’s going to cost us,” said a local economist.
Russian operations accounted for roughly 15% of Sylvamo’s total revenue in 2021.
We’re highlighting two series of stories published last week: The First Horizon acquisition and progress with Ford’s Blue Oval City.
Like Union Planters, which was acquired by Regions in 2004, and National Bank of Commerce, also acquired in 2004 by SunTrust, First Horizon could not avoid industry consolidation forever.
Demand for the F-150 Lightning will be crucial to Ford’s planned operations in West Tennessee.
“We’re looking for technical, we’re looking for operational, we’re looking for lean and professional behaviors when we think about that ideal worker of the future,” said Liliana Ramirez, Ford’s workforce development director.
Site work at Blue Oval City could begin as early as March 15, and local officials say Shelby County is poised to be an electric vehicle hub “if we dare to dream big enough.” Ford, ready to grow workforce, begins to recruit eighth-gradersRelated stories:
Ford will run EV business separately as Ford Blue
HTL’s Mark Herbison visits Fayette County to speak about Blue Oval City
A Canadian banking and financial firm will pay $25 a share, a 37% premium on FHN’s last close. Shares of the Memphis-based financial institution were up nearly 32% in early trading.
AutoZone reported net sales up almost 16% from the second quarter last year.
This week, we’re joined by Martha Hample, managing partner of Hampline Brewing, and Vonesha Mitchell, executive director of the Women’s Business Center South.
On a conference call Monday, Feb. 28, Toronto-Dominion group president and CEO Bharat Masrani announced plans to invest $150 million to keep First Horizon employees.Related story:
Russian invasion prompts FedEx to indefinitely suspend its services in Ukraine.