There are 10 article(s) tagged Joann Massey:

• June 2025

  • Opinion: ‘Empowering small businesses to shape Memphis’ future’

    “Every storefront that opens, every local business that expands and every entrepreneur who secures funding contributes to the economic vitality of our city.”

    By Joann Massey June 28, 2025

  • Supporting local businesses starts at Where Grit Meets Growth

    “You got an idea? We want you to know that we have your back,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young.

    By Dima Amro June 26, 2025

• May 2025

  • EDGE allocates $200K for South Memphis

    The Memphis and Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine committed the money to build an economic development plan for South Memphis neighborhoods. 

    By Dima Amro May 21, 2025

• October 2024

  • Economic Development Growth Engine receives national recognition

    EDGE received the “Outstanding Local Development Finance Agency of the Year” award from the National Council of Development Finance Agencies.

    By Sophia Surrett October 10, 2024

• September 2024

  • For Joann Massey, supporting small businesses makes a big difference

    Joann Massey will lead the economic development efforts for Memphis and Shelby County, spearheading efforts to attract investments, create jobs and help local businesses. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 09, 2024

• August 2024

  • City Council approves Joann Massey for EDGE president

    Massey was hired as EDGE vice president of operations in February 2023.

    By Sophia Surrett August 06, 2024

• June 2023

  • Memphis receives EPA funding to clean contaminated areas

    This marks the first time since 2009 that a city in Tennessee was granted one of these funds.

    By Rob Moore June 02, 2023

• November 2021

  • One Beale lawsuit over minority participation points to larger problems

    The Black-owned multi-family developer who partnered with Carlisle Development on part of the One Beale project and the nearby 7 Vance mixed-use development is taking Carlisle to court as the issue of minority participation in general moves back to the front burner.

    By Bill Dries November 05, 2021

• September 2021

  • Violence intervention program gets new director in Strickland shake-up

    The head of the city’s Office of Business Diversity and Compliance is also leaving her position.

    By Bill Dries September 24, 2021

• June 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