Memphis Black business association has new name but same mission
The 50-year-old Black Business Association of Memphis has a new name, a fresh website and a recently launched tool for members that uses AI to help them find their target audiences.
Aisling Mäki
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Business AI and young professionals are focuses at Tennessee HR conference
Almost 1,000 HR professionals from across Tennessee and 16 other states are in Downtown Memphis this week for the Society for Human Resources Management’s 2024 State Conference.
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Business This woman’s passion for Memphis kindles her business’ growth
What started as Shannon Little Briggs’ one-woman marketing agency has expanded to include 14 team members serving a slew of mostly Memphis clients through marketing, PR and social media support.
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Health CareA shot to prevent cancer
St. Jude is working to vaccinate children against a virus capable of causing a host of cancers in adulthood.
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Health Care TennCare covers genetic testing for diseases thanks to Memphis doctor
Children with suspected genetic disease can suffer for years before being diagnosed and treated. Rapid whole-genome sequencing can change that.
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Health Care Memphis hospital is Tennessee’s first center of robotic excellence in surgery
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis said it has been harnessing robotic-assisted technology for better patient outcomes since 2011 and now has the largest fleet in the region.
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Ford Megasite Ford delays launch of Tennessee-built EV truck to 2027
The company said delaying the launch will enable the company to use lower-cost battery technology and take advantage of other cost breakthroughs while the market continues to develop.
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Transportation & Logistics Chuck Hutton Toyota building solar-powered EV charge stations, complete with while-you-wait lounge
Chuck Hutton Toyota will be home to an eco-friendly automotive infrastructure that includes a solar farm, a fleet of EV charging stations and a solar-powered lounge where drivers can relax while their vehicles charge.
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Health Care UTHSC honors Church Health’s Scott Morris for service to Memphis
Morris recently stepped down as CEO of Church Health, the nonprofit he founded 36 years ago to provide affordable health care for uninsured and underserved Memphians.
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Health Care BlueCross BlueShield to deliver free fruit, vegetables to members
Members of BlueCare Tennessee, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, can receive deliveries of free fresh fruits and vegetables shipped directly to their doors after they’ve completed preventative health screenings.
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Health Care COVID now looks more like other common respiratory viruses
Like many parts of the world, the Memphis area is seeing a COVID uptick. What differs now is the virus has become endemic like the flu and RSV.
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Health CareUT’s first-ever wellness officer centers mental health on campus
Looking after the well-being of the University of Tennessee’s 59,000 students and 19,000 staff members is no simple task, but Dr. Jessi Gold is well-versed in caring for the carers.
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Ford Megasite Residents near BlueOval City voice concerns
The BlueOval Good Neighbors Coalition led a rally in Mason on Wednesday, Aug. 7., demanding access to the local community center and reiterating their demands for Ford Motor Co. to commit to a community benefits agreement.
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Business WK Kellogg plans to downsize Memphis plant
The company will scale back production at its Memphis facility off of Airways Boulevard starting next year.
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Health Care Getting to the heart and soul of health
Experts will convene at the Stax Museum for a special two-day summit to fight Tennessee’s rising heart health conditions.
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Getting to the heart and soul of health at Stax
Experts will convene at the Stax Museum for a special two-day summit to fight Tennessee’s rising heart health conditions.
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Business Former US Steel executive joins AutoZone leadership
Former U.S. Steel and Sysco Corp. executive Kenneth Jaycox will join the executive committee at Memphis-based automotive-parts retailer AutoZone.
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Health CareSt. Jude tops Gen-Z dream employer list
Coming of age in the COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced Gen Z’s career aspirations.
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Health CareMemphis researchers lead the fight against dangerous fungi
With fungal infections on the rise and becoming more resistant to treatments, Dr. Brian Peters leads a research lab at UTHSC that is at the forefront of the fight against dangerous fungi.
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Business Spirit Halloween readies for Memphis area seasonal pop-ups
The Halloween retailer will open two seasonal stores in the Memphis metro area in August.
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Business Hollywood Feed continues growth with more Arkansas stores
The retailer has nearly a dozen stores in the Memphis area and more than 170 locations across 19 states.
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Business Irish fast-fashion brand coming to Wolfchase
The company said it has begun recruiting for store management roles in Memphis.
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Health CareAmid nationwide decline, Memphis stays an HIV hotspot
Shelby County ranks second nationally with new HIV infections, behind Miami. Tennessee Department of Health estimates show HIV rates in Shelby County have increased 36% overall since 2018, while new cases among people ages 15-19 have risen 40%.
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Business Home goods retailer closing three Memphis area stores
The Texas-based company plans to liquidate its inventory through in-store and online sales that include furnishings, appliances and electronics.
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Health CareStigma, limited sex ed contribute to teen HIV uptick in Shelby County
Chris Sinnock, a social worker at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, cites bias against condoms and dating apps as two of the elements contributing to the spread of HIV.
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