There are 56 article(s) tagged Ted Townsend:

• June 2020

  • 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.

    By Jane Roberts June 20, 2020

  • 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.

    By Jane Roberts June 19, 2020

• April 2020

  • Health care startup doubles space Downtown due to pandemic

    Prospero Health quickly adapted to telemedicine and expanded its reach by 20 states.

    By Jane Roberts April 30, 2020

• January 2020

  • 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. 

    By Jane Roberts January 23, 2020

• October 2018

  • 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.

    By Bill Dries October 30, 2018

• September 2018

  • 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.

    By Bill Dries September 27, 2018