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Topic: Richard Smith
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November 2024
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October 2024
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Calkins: As NBA season tips off, FedEx’s Richard Smith says it’s a ‘desperate’ moment for Downtown
FedEx exec Richard Smith says this is a critical moment for Downtown Memphis — and the Grizzlies, FedExForum and Beale Street may be the key.
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Calkins: Richard Smith on crime, conference realignment and how the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium gift happened
Richard Smith was as surprised as anyone when Fred Smith, his father, decided the family would give $50 million to help renovate the stadium. Here’s Smith on crime, Ja Morant, conference realignment and how that gift came to be.
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May 2024
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Guest Column: Richard Smith offers a ‘thought starter’ on competing BBQ festivals
“BBQ Fest is a weekend I always look forward to, and last weekend didn’t disappoint. However, I’d be lying if I didn’t say something felt off. Or perhaps it felt like something was missing. And, no, it wasn’t just the river views.”
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March 2024
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Crime exodus is real, Memphis business leaders say
Business leaders on “Behind The Headlines” say Memphians leaving the city because of crime is a real threat to the city’s economic prosperity, and they had to act on the problem.
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January 2024
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Calkins: The Grizzlies have a plan for Beale? Great.
“In fact, here’s to all who are willing to lend a hand. That includes the local business people who sent a letter to Gov. Bill Lee requesting help with the city’s crime crisis. It’s a moment for any and all to pitch in.”
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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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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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Richard Smith: U of M ownership key ‘condition’ of $50M gift
Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.
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Council member’s push for U of M foundation board seats could stall Liberty stadium deal
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April 2023
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FedEx at 50: As FedEx hits milestone, new executive team has new challenges
The executive leadership team at FedEx — guided by CEO Raj Subramaniam — will have to demonstrate to its stockholders that it is the right team to lead the company out of turbulent waters and into the future.
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May 2022
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FedEx wants to electrify last-mile delivery; BrightDrop wants to help
FedEx became BrightDrop’s first customer in December 2021 after it received 500 orders of the Zevo 600, which has an estimated range of up to 250 miles on a full charge.
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March 2022
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FedEx Express chief to retire; Richard Smith will take over
Richard W. Smith will become president and CEO-elect of FedEx Express following the announcement Thursday, March 10, that Donald F. Colleran will retire effective Dec. 31, 2022.
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February 2021
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FedEx executive asks customers for patience
FedEx is working to deal with a backlog of packages as a result of last week’s winter weather.
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January 2020
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Wheel tax increase squeaks through committee
Members of the committee spent hours hearing from MATA supporters Wednesday and will vote Monday on a $20 wheel tax increase for the transit authority.
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November 2019
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China tariffs hinder Tennessee jobs, commissioner says
International job clients are hitting the "pause button" on relocations to Tennessee because of the U.S. trade war with China, according to Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe
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September 2019
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$33 million permit pulled for FedEx Logistics HQ Downtown
A nearly $33 million building permit for interior finishwork has been pulled for the FedEx Logistics headquarters project in Downtown Memphis.
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August 2019
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Greater Memphis Chamber takes its message to Orange Mound
Beverly Robertson, president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, brought the organization’s first stop in its new “Taking it to the Streets” initiative to Orange Mound.
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March 2019
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Governor sells ‘school-choice’ initiatives to West Tennessee Economic Development Caucus
As a key vote approaches this week, Gov. Bill Lee pushed his “school-choice” proposals Monday in a West Tennessee Economic Development Caucus gathering.
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Boyd’s employment by FedEx Logistics missing from state disclosure form
Council member Berlin Boyd has worked for FedEx Logistics for seven months, taking in the time the FedEx division decided to relocate Downtown at Boyd's urging.
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January 2019
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SVP resignation continues Chamber’s search for talent
Last year, the chamber’s senior leadership team made a near 180. With another senior vice president leaving for AutoZone, the turnover streak continues.
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Improving MWBE numbers a priority for some commissioners in 2019
Shelby County Commission Chairman Van Turner said he wants to make more changes to the MWBE ordinance in 2019.
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December 2018
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Greater Memphis Chamber takes ‘opportunity for all’ approach in 2019
After the Bluff City’s political and business dignitaries filled the Grand Ballroom at The Peabody, the music died down and the mood became slightly somber, as attendees knew the Greater Memphis Chamber’s president and CEO would not be there.
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November 2018
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Advisory board to hold chamber, EDGE accountable
During the spring, controversy sparked a joint meeting of the Memphis City Council and Shelby County Board of Commissioners. -
Leaders propose joint venture for Chamber, EDGE
Local government and business leaders have joined together to propose new changes to the economic development process, which includes a new joint venture to oversee how the Greater Memphis Chamber and the EDGE board recruit new jobs.
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October 2018
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Beverly Robertson tapped as interim leader of Greater Memphis Chamber
For at least a year, the Greater Memphis Chamber will be led by an African-American woman whose deep roots in the city are matched by a stellar track record in business and nonprofit worlds.
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