Calkins: Elon Musk is great news for Memphis. (Don’t believe what you read on Nextdoor.)
Ted Townsend had to answer some questions about Elon Musk and xAI on Sunday. And he couldn’t very well duck them. They were from his mom.
Topic: Greater Memphis Chamber
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June 2024
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Townsend: Federal grant would transform city into hub for BIPOC STEM, tech talent
“The Memphis region’s STEM talent is growing, but it’s not growing equitably. The largest number of BIPOC employees in STEM roles also coincides with some of the lowest average salaries.”
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May 2024
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Memphis ranks No. 1 in advanced-industry job growth among peer cities
The report uses data from 2019 to 2021 to compare Memphis to peer cities using 31 indicators in three categories: economic foundation and stability, economic enablers for growth and economic outcomes.
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Memphis Chamber VP says we must ‘stop exporting talent’
Future businesses like BlueOval and accompanying industry will provide opportunities for the local workforce, according to an executive with the Greater Memphis Chamber.
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Mayor Young tells small business owners they are ‘lifeblood’ of city
Memphis Mayor Paul Young Young discussed his vision of Memphis as the next ‘in’ city — a thriving metropolis ripe with amenities and opportunities.
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March 2024
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Entrepreneurs sought to solve Memphis’ transportation issues
The Ford Urbanite Memphis Challenge welcomes local and national entrepreneurs on any level who can solve Memphis’ transportation challenges.
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Dunavant named chair of the Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle
Lifelong Memphian Bill Dunavant III, CEO of Dunavant Enterprises Inc., said the city’s continued emphasis on crime has to change to achieve a more positive narrative and prosperity for all.
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February 2024
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Memphis financial strategist predicts ‘soft landing’ for US economy in 2024
Amid the wars, negative credit growth, shrinking money supply, upcoming elections and yield curve inversions, investment strategist David Waddell predicts a soft landing for the economy.
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Greater Memphis Chamber takes stance on council health benefits
The Greater Memphis Chamber, in a statement to The Daily Memphian, asked the entire City Council to vote against the health insurance measure, saying it is fiscally irresponsible.
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Chamber’s Ted Townsend honored as Communicator of the Year
The award recognizes the ability to engage the public, achieve high visibility and make significant community contributions.
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January 2024
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Conaway: Their Chamber, or ours?
“And whoever — singular or plural — made the decision to bypass all elected bodies, kneecap the brand-new city mayor and invite Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee to come plant the state flag in City Hall does not speak for us.”
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Greater Memphis Chamber selected for national workforce program
“This program will accelerate and amplify this region’s work to create more pathways to prosperity for all, and especially for people who are looking for a second chance,” said Ted Townsend, Chamber president and CEO.
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Business leaders push for state help with Memphis crime
The worried message from a slew of executives to the state’s Republican leadership follows months of public statements from some who signed the letter that the city’s future hangs in the balance.
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December 2023
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Memphis’ Music & Entertainment Industry to grow 3% by 2027
Compared to peer metropolitan areas, Memphis has the highest concentration of diverse talent in music and entertainment, with 31% of the workforce.
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Chamber’s take: I-55 replacement bridge a better bet than a third one
The economic development chief of the Greater Memphis Chamber says on “Behind The Headlines” that a replacement bridge is a much faster path forward. Plus, she talks about actively courting another automaker to the region.
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One-Stop Shop: Job-skills training center planned for Memphis
The Memphis One-Stop Center is an accelerated training center that will produce credentialed job candidates for the region’s job market each year.
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Mayor-elect and economic leaders discuss development and BlueOval City
Economic development has surged in the Memphis area following the COVID-19 pandemic-induced slowdown. That was the message at a seminar hosted by The Daily Memphian Thursday, Nov. 30.
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Trial for suspect in chamber CEO killing delayed again
The trial delay announcement acted as an anti-climactic conclusion to two days of hearings Wednesday and Thursday about what evidence would be allowed at trial and what experts would be allowed to speak.
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November 2023
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A $21M federal grant could change Memphis’ economy
The University of Memphis, Greater Memphis Chamber, Moore Tech and others are partnering on what will be known as UpSkill MidSouth.
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Chamber’s new Academy of Innovation for Memphis continues ‘concierge-level services’
To celebrate the launch of AIM, the Chamber is offering free efficiency assessment to its members who are at the Board of Advisors and Board of Governors levels.
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August 2023
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Oui, c’est vrai! MIM chooses France as 2024 honored country
The choice is the first by the Greater Memphis Chamber. France was last honored in 1990 by Memphis In May.
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Chamber takes over Memphis in May international activities
The Memphis in May International Festival was founded to promote foreign business investment in the city. The tradition will continue with the Greater Memphis Chamber announcing the 2024 honored country next week.
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Memphis mayoral candidates share public-safety plans at Chamber forum
The Greater Memphis Chamber forum drew six of the seven major contenders for mayor.
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July 2023
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Greater Memphis Chamber travels to New York, shares Bluff City’s story
Chamber leadership met with media representatives in the Big Apple to discuss Memphis’ robust economic development pipeline, as well as the area’s workforce diversity.
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Local management and finance sector could grow by as much as 5% by 2027
The Greater Memphis Chamber found that the management of companies and enterprises sector saw employment growth of 24% in the last five years.
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