Memphis chamber taps new workforce development chief
The Greater Memphis Chamber is hiring Amity Schuyler, a seasoned veteran of nonprofit and government work, to oversee its efforts to promote workforce development in the community.
Topic: Ted Townsend
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May 2021
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April 2021
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Crime rate doesn’t necessarily deter businesses considering relocation
Although Memphis has long battled perceptions (and reality) about its crime rate, community leaders say it’s not as much of a factor in economic recruitment efforts as one might expect.
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March 2021
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Project Bluebird: Memphis nests with fledgling carmaker
California-based Mullen Technologies has been literally all over the map in deciding where it will make its first electric vehicle. Now, Memphis leaders feel they’ve made a safe bet on the start-up, and the payoff could be hundreds of manufacturing jobs.
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February 2021
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Chamber: Tax incentives remain crucial but other factors could lessen them
On “Behind The Headlines,” Greater Memphis Chamber President Beverly Robertson and Economic Development Chief Ted Townsend talked about a new round of PILOT reform discussions, “resiliency” and the local economy’s comeback from the COVID pandemic.
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January 2021
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UMRF earns international designation; could boost recruiting
The designation signifies UMRF can help with domestic market research, patent reviews, import/export law, plus offers access to capital investment.
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September 2020
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Politics and pandemic hurt colleges’ ability to attract international students
On Memphis campuses, dozens of international students have deferred their arrival because they could not get visas, a factor of the pandemic and immigration politics.
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U of M, Chamber partner in economic development; Townsend will lead
At the U of M, Townsend built a reputation for working with public-private partnerships that have brought high-tech firms to its UMRF Research Park.
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Entrepreneurs, seasoned at Smith & Nephew, create remote care software
Two entrepreneurs from Smith & Nephew have built software that allows surgeons to remotely monitor patients. As the service, MiCare Path, gets on its feet, the creators will stick with what they know best: spines and knees.
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June 2020
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Legislature’s $32 million for Herff sets off U of M jubilation
Construction on Herff addition could begin in 18 months. The U of M wants to increase STEM major graduates as part of its push to be ranked a Carnegie-level R1 university.
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Economic Recovery Town Hall highlights how Memphis has pivoted in pandemic
The gains include new collaborations, technology devices for all SCS students and the speed at which the crisis has forced people to adapt.
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April 2020
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Health care startup doubles space Downtown due to pandemic
Prospero Health quickly adapted to telemedicine and expanded its reach by 20 states.
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January 2020
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Immigration attorney plays critical role for startups at UMRF Research Park
About 80% of Susser’s practice is helping startups, including those owned by foreign nationals, get off the ground.
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October 2018
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Economic development overhaul proposal takes shape
A group working on changes to the local approach to economic development is recommending a larger role for the Greater Memphis Chamber.
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September 2018
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City working group looks for direction on EDGE
The city’s working group on economic development is about to compare notes on the attributes of a “perfect” economic development organization.
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