Memphis in May sets sights on Ghana in 2020 after record-breaking 2019
Memphis in May looked forward, to honoring Ghana in 2020, and back, to record-setting revenues and economic impact last May, during an annual meeting Wednesday.
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Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.
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August 2019
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Business Electrolux plant closing postponed to at least June 2021
Workers at Electrolux Memphis cooking appliance factory have a reprieve of up to nine months on a previously announced closing date. Electrolux said it will stay open through June 2021.
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State Government Bid to block Memphis hotel incentives proceeds in Nashville court
A Davidson County chancellor on Thursday, Aug. 15, left intact key challenges by Sheraton hotel against tax incentives for a proposed rival Loews convention center hotel in Memphis.
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Business Passenger numbers grow again at Memphis International
Passenger volume at Memphis International Airport is up for the fifth consecutive fiscal year, increasing a net 20.7% since July 1, 2014.
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Metro U of M cable bridge to be named in memory of railroad luminary Harrison
The University of Memphis' new pedestrian cable bridge will be named in memory of Hunter Harrison, whose career took him from a Memphis switchyard to front offices of four railroads.
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Business American Airlines adds seasonal nonstop flight to LAX for Christmas-New Year
American Airlines will add a seasonal nonstop between Memphis International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport from Dec. 18 through Jan. 7.
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Transportation & Logistics Amtrak’s back after months of track closures between Memphis, NOLA
Amtrak is offering a two-for-one fare sale between Memphis and New Orleans to mark the end of service disruptions that began in May.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx chief Smith working to shape new trade agenda
FedEx chief Frederick W. Smith is one of three co-chairs of a Washington-based business think tank's new commission exploring ways to develop a positive trade agenda for the United States.
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Health Care Tennessee Carriers partners with Lyft to transport TennCare members
Tennessee Carriers Inc., a Memphis-based broker of non-emergency medical transportation, expects to serve about 100 riders a day initially through a new pilot partnership with Lyft.
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Business Highwoods leaving Memphis for greater ‘upside opportunities’
Highwoods Properties Inc., an owner of premier office buildings in Memphis including Crescent Center and others in the Poplar corridor, has announced it will sell its Memphis holdings.
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Business Memphis airport hires event planner Cynthia Daniels & Co. to deck the halls
Memphis International Airport’s board voted Thursday to hire Cynthia Daniels & Co to decorate the airport for holidays, promotions, artistic projections and special events. -
Transportation & Logistics Area emptied by 1980s airport buyouts awaits new purpose
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board on Thursday, Aug. 22, approved a sale of nearly 51 acres of former noise abatement buyout land to a Georgia company.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx names Richard Smith, founder’s son, No. 2 at FedEx Express
Richard W. Smith, son of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith, is slated to be promoted Sept. 1 to the No. 2 spot in the company’s largest operating unit, FedEx Express.
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City of MemphisFriends, foes trade barbs on plans for Tom Lee Park’s transformation
Owners of 70 Downtown businesses signed off on a June 26 letter to Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland supporting Tom Lee Park transformation, but critics are keeping the heat on.
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Metro Graceland Holdings winding down as operator of Prince estate
Graceland’s operator is bowing out in October after three years as manager of Paisley Park, the Minnesota private estate and studio complex of the late musician Prince. -
Business Memphis-area hotels post strong 2019 so far, but slower growth expected
The Memphis area hotel industry is making progress in absorbing a glut of new hotel rooms, particularly in the Downtown area, though the additional supply is affecting occupancy.
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Business Airport sets stakeholder session for disadvantaged businesses
An informational meeting is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 5, for disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses interested in competing for contracts at Memphis International Airport.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx preps delivery robot Roxo for Memphis test
FedEx is rolling out Roxo, the FedEx SameDay Bot, in Memphis as part of a test of the autonomous delivery vehicle.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx Logistics to add Colombia export manager Cargex
FedEx Logistics, a Memphis-based trade and specialty services unit of FedEx Corp., has announced an acquisition that will boost its presence in Colombia and Latin America.
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September 2019
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Business Williams-Sonoma seeks 2,200 workers for Memphis area distribution centers
Williams-Sonoma looks to hire 1,600 seasonal employees and 600 regular, part-time workers for three area distribution centers. Applicants must be 17 or older.
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Transportation & Logistics American’s ‘Super 80’ flies out of Memphis for final time
American Airlines' last MD-80 aircraft are heading into retirement. Memphis International Airport figured prominently in the start of the aircraft's 36-year run at American.
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Real Estate Adaptive reuse projects proposed to fill key Downtown vacancies
Developers are seeking tax incentives Tuesday, Sept. 10, on adaptive reuse projects at 82-88 South Main at Union, 99-105 South Front in Cotton Row district, and 345 South Main.
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Transportation & Logistics Roxo the FedEx robot meets, greets at City Hall
FedEx SameDay Bot Roxo delivered a gift bag of swag to Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland as FedEx marked the midpoint of a two-week test of the autonomous delivery device.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx flexes network to deliver humanitarian aid in Bahamas
A FedEx Express Boeing 757 named Ryanne airlifted 56,000 pounds of relief supplies and equipment from Memphis to the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas on Monday, Sept. 9.
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Business Focus is on Memphis economy in Outlook 2019 summit
The Outlook 2019 Memphis Economic Summit is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Memphis Botanic Garden. Presented by Paragon Bank, it is free and open to the public.
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