New Downtown YMCA clinic will help employers provide health care
The clinic is the first of many to come in local YMCAs through a partnership with Greater Memphis Chamber.
Topic: Greater Memphis Chamber
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March 2025
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Mayor Young describes art as ‘need to have’ at meeting to discuss music report
A gathering at Minglewood Hall drew more than 100 people in the first session to gauge reaction to a new report on the Memphis music ecosystem.
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Chamber Chairman’s Circle leader wants ‘unified voice’ for Memphis
Newly appointed chairman of the Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle Mike Keeney said he believes if Memphians can work together, “we can create a place where people want to live.”
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February 2025
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Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Last year was the first time the city exceeded $100 billion in gross regional product, officials at the Greater Memphis Chamber State of the Economy luncheon said.
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January 2025
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Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle has new chairman
Mike Keeney, a lifelong Memphian, will lead a group of executives in promoting economic development, growing the workforce and improving the business climate.
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XAI opens path to work with Memphis-area businesses
“It is important to us as a company that we grow in Memphis. We want our fellow businesses to grow, too.”
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December 2024
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Elon Musk’s xAI poised to invest billions of dollars in Memphis supercomputer
Tech giants Nvidia, Super Micro Computer and Dell are also eyeing Memphis for new manufacturing space.
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Memphis in May chooses South Korea as 2025 honored country
Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Ted Townsend said the announcement highlights the growing economic partnership between Memphis and South Korea.
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November 2024
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Memphis-area workforce board boots director, appoints interim
Sondra Howell of the Greater Memphis Chamber will be the interim director of a regional workforce development board as the program seeks to smooth out a rocky year of transition.
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Memphis workforce development leader refuses resignation requests
The Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board is set to vote on Executive Director Amber Covington’s future in the role after she declined requests to resign from the board and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.
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Memphis workforce development center set for relocation to Crosstown Concourse
The American Job Center on Angelus Street, which provides free services to the Greater Memphis area, is expected to relocate to the sixth floor of Crosstown Concourse.
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October 2024
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Small Biz Saturday spotlights Whitehaven
Greater Memphis Chamber launched the event three years ago, and this was the biggest yet, with vendors including insurance companies, dessert shops and a representative of Whitehaven Plaza Shopping Center.
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Top MSCS staffer departs, to join Greater Memphis Chamber
Julian Cross is the second Memphis-Shelby County Schools staffer to depart the Office of the Superintendent this month.
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September 2024
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Skilled-manufacturing program ‘game changer’ for local workers
“With high groceries, rent, gas, everything is expensive,” said Ashley McCray, who’s in the program. “This will be very good for me, so I’m excited about it.”
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August 2024
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Memphis-themed Monopoly to roll out next April
But first, game makers need to know: What Memphis locations should make the board? Beale Street? Barbecue restaurants? Bass Pro Shops?
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July 2024
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Inked: Lipscomb & Pitts sign comes off iconic building
Plus, the Memphis Chamber expands, a former Beale Street club is on the market, and a popular East Memphis restaurant is making a move.
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June 2024
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Behind the Musk deal: the largest economic investment in Memphis history
“The vision that (Elon Musk) shared, knowing that vision includes Memphis in the winning equation, that for me was a goose bump moment,” Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Ted Townsend said.
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What does xAI’s arrival mean for Memphis’ water supply and electric grid?
The arrival of xAI’s “gigafactory of compute” could pose new challenges and opportunities for the region’s electric grid.
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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.
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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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