There are 9 article(s) tagged economy:

• May 2022

  • Mississippi governor optimistic state’s growth will follow DeSoto’s lead

    Tate Reeves touted economic growth potential across the state during an appearance at an Olive Branch manufacturing plant.

    By Toni Lepeska May 16, 2022

  • Kustoff addresses national concerns, midterm elections

    The congressman told local business leaders the midterms could be a “wave election.” He believes Republicans could gain control of the nation’s House and Senate.

    By Abigail Warren May 10, 2022

• August 2021

  • As the Economy Turns: Inflation is either ‘transitory’ or a dire warning

    June’s inflation rate jumped up 5.4% from the same time in 2020 and that has economists examining the causes and predicting what may lie ahead. Meantime, consumers with discretionary wealth continue to buy ‘optional’ items, but those with tighter budgets feel the pinch at the grocery store. 

    By Don Wade August 01, 2021

• October 2020

  • Ingram Micro in Millington wants to hire 750 workers

    The distribution and logistics firm offers starting wages of $13.50 an hour for “selectors” and $16 hourly for equipment operators.

    By Tom Bailey October 28, 2020

• April 2020

  • Home innovations, security are success stories amid pandemic

    George Gattas wondered if his home innovations business would tank during the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, his workload has nearly tripled. 

    By Drew Hill April 27, 2020

• December 2019

  • The Early Word: Lit down; drink up; and holiday goodness

    It’s Wednesday, Dec. 4, and today Stax Music Academy and a special guest will announce details of its 20th anniversary. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 04, 2019

• September 2019

  • Candidates to address MICAH gathering Sunday

    Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope will host its second public meeting on Sunday. Memphis candidates were invited to attend and MICAH task force leaders will provide updates on equity efforts.

    By Abigail Warren September 13, 2019

• December 2018

  • Sanford: This year’s top news stories hint at what’s ahead in 2019

    A steady flow of mostly positive economic news for Memphis and Shelby County – coupled with the solemn and tasteful commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination – was overshadowed at times by political bickering and grandstanding in 2018.

    By Otis Sanford December 27, 2018

• October 2018

  • Another neighborhood grocery, Montesi’s, will close

    Neighborhood grocery Montesi’s announced this week that it will close by the end of October, becoming the second independent grocery in two weeks to shut its doors along the hard-hit Summer Avenue corridor.

    By Tom Bailey October 20, 2018