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Metro Landau commits to yearly support to 40 nonprofits
In addition to monetary support, the company will share the mission of these organizations to others that may not be aware of the work they do.
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Metro Levitt Shell, Baptist develop new health series
Programming for the entire family will feature other partners including Sumits Yoga, Art of Living Foundation and Edible Memphis.
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Metro U of M, City of Memphis partner to offer degrees at lower cost
Any full-time city employee is eligible to participate in the COMPETE program and utilize the City of Memphis’ tuition benefit.
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July 2020
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Exclusive
Rape Kits promo: Investigating ‘The Mess’
Beginning Monday, the Institute for Public Service Reporting at The University of Memphis, in partnership with The Daily Memphian, reveals the results of its exclusive investigation into how thousands of rape kits went untested and the impact that backlog has had on victims.
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Metro Grizzlies partner on blood drive before Portland game Friday
All donors will be entered into a drawing to win one of two team autographed basketballs.
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Health Care St. Jude studies link hearing loss in childhood cancer, risk of cognitive deficit
Hospital's researchers use hearing test data gathered from more than 1,500 of its childhood cancer survivors.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Crye-Leike Real Estate Services recently announced that Brittany Fox is now affiliated with its Atoka branch office as a licensed Realtor.
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City of Memphis Graceland to offer virtual Elvis experiences
Instagrammable moments will mark Graceland's COVID-19 edition of Elvis Week.
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Transportation & Logistics Amazon hiring hundreds in Olive Branch
Amazon touts $15-an-hour minimum wage and immediate benefit-package availability as it begins ramping up a large item fulfillment center in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
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Metro UTHSC offering COVID symposium Tuesday, July 28
Symposium open to public.
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Business Southern Heritage Classic operator receives grant for pandemic losses
EDGE awarded a $20,000 NEED grant to Summit Management Corp., which runs the annual Southern Heritage Classic. To date, EDGE has awarded $584,200 to 103 businesses; 83 of those (81%) are minority and women-owned businesses.
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Metro New Memphis to explore health equity at virtual luncheon
The virtual luncheon on Aug. 4 will be held from noon to 1 p.m. and focus on health equity.
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Metro Memphis, Shelby County report highest state unemployment rates in June
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased for the second consecutive month, falling to 9.7% in June from 11% in May.
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Metro Jobless claims spike 20% in Shelby County
Continuing unemployment claims dipped slightly both locally and statewide for the week.
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Metro Methodist first to use new FDA-approved EEG device
The new EEG test can be set up in less than five minutes, while a typical EEG test takes between 20-30 minutes.
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Metro Lake District adds women’s boutique store
The store will feature young women’s lines of clothing that will be unique to the area.
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Metro Lee announces $150M for nonprofits
Gov. Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group have announced the release of $150 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to help Tennessee nonprofits provide COVID-related relief. -
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Shelby Betts has been promoted to Sales and Team leader at Whirks.
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Metro Fogelman Properties buys another community in Atlanta market
The property will undergo a rebrand to 670 Thornton in conjunction with community upgrades, including renovations to all unit interiors and community enhancements across common area amenities.
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Metro TSU will begin Aug. 17; first 2 weeks will be online only
University is offering 15% tuition discounts to students who take all classes online; housing fees will be refunded.
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Metro Hooks Institute names 2019 book award
University of Iowa professor chronicles policing in northern city as means of enforcing racial divide after the Great Migration.
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Metro Starbucks opens in UTHSC food court, 920 Madison
The campus Starbucks is also open to the public. Masks required and temperatures will be taken before entering food court.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx small biz promo highlights Memphis chocolatier
FedEx is promoting a dozen entrepreneurs, including Memphis' Phillip Ashley Chocolates, as part of its Big Days of Small promotion July 15-16.
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Education Rhodes College to continue remote learning for fall
If conditions improve, Rhodes is prepared to bring first-year students back to campus in the fall.
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