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<strong>If all the nominees standing for election are elected in September, FedEx's board of directors will consist of (top row, from left) Amy B. Lane, David P. Steiner, Frederick P. Perpall, Frederick W. Smith, Joshua Cooper Ramo; (middle row, from left) Kimberly A. Jabal, Marvin R. Ellison, Nancy A. Norton, Paul S. Walsh, R. Brad Martin, and (bottom row, from left) Raj Subramaniam, Stephen E. Gorman, Susan C. Schwab, Susan Patricia Griffith and V. James Vena.</strong> (Pictures courtesy FedEx)Business

Meet FedEx’s proposed board of directors

All of FedEx’s board members are up for election or reelection when the company’s shareholders have their annual meeting, scheduled this year for Monday, Sept. 19.

By Rob Moore August 11, 2022
Neighborhoods

Agricultural area near airport approved for warehouse

The Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board approved a rezoning request for a 52-acre property north of Stateline Road. It’s currently used as a residential site with horse stables, according to a staff report.

By Neil Strebig August 11, 2022
FedEx St. Jude Championship

St. Jude patient honored during FedEx St. Jude Championship

This year marked the 10th anniversary of FedEx’s Purple Eagle program, an annual event in which the Memphis-based company honors a St. Jude patient who is also the child or grandchild of a FedEx team member. 

By Rob Moore 12 hours ago
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Monogram Foods, a nationwide leader in developing, co-packaging, and manufacturing food products, has announced that after a national search, Ana G. Rodriguez joined the company as its chief people officer.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 8 hours ago

  • Business

    ‘Hospitality on steroids:’ Tournament, Elvis Week are tourism gold for Memphis

    “Two signature events that bring lots of people to town who (spend) millions and millions of dollars in our community,” said Kevin Kane of the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau.

    By Jane Roberts 46 minutes ago
  • Business

    CCDC to consider three Downtown project improvement requests

    Two residential properties and Downtown Wines and Spirits seek exterior improvement grants with the Center City Development Corp. 

    By Neil Strebig 7 hours ago
  • Subscribers only Business

    For first time, Memphian named national president of Ducks Unlimited

    When Ducks Unlimited make the decision, during the early ’90s, to move its headquarters from Chicago to Memphis, Chuck Smith was in the room — because the meeting was at his house. Now, he’s looking to help corporations reduce their carbon footprints. 

    By Jane Roberts 13 hours ago
  • Subscribers only Business

    Dr. James Eason no longer leading transplant institute at Methodist

    The esteemed transplant surgeon who made headlines for performing Steve Jobs’ liver transplant is no longer leading the transplant institute named for him. 

    By Aisling Mäki 14 hours ago
  • Neighborhoods

    Board OKs Union Station townhomes in Central Gardens district

    The 10-unit subdivision will be on the back of the former Memphis Police Department precinct on Union. 

    By Neil Strebig August 11, 2022
  • Collierville

    Townsend: With BlueOval City, ‘everyone is looking at us now’

    Incoming Greater Memphis Chamber president and CEO Ted Townsend spoke Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon.

    By Abigail Warren August 11, 2022
  • Arlington

    Arlington mayor talks voter ‘buzz'; Panel promotes residential growth

    Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman lost a bet on voter turnout by a hair. A “38002 All-Star panel” discusses economic development for the suburb. 

    By Michael Waddell August 10, 2022
  • Business

    ‘Corporate agitator’ questions FedEx board appointments

    John Chevedden’s more than 1,000 shareholder proposals with different companies has resulted in companies spending millions of dollars in legal fees. 

    By Rob Moore August 11, 2022
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    Inked: Home sales down 17.5% for July but inventory is way up

    North Main Street project may soon be underway, the city is ready to renovate a former Coke bottling plant for its own uses and a California-based franchise will open its third area franchise, in Bartlett. 

    By Neil Strebig August 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council moves to hire consultant after members clash over MLGW process

    The body’s chairwoman issued a separate request for proposals — and other council members said they were oblivious to the request. 

    By Keely Brewer August 09, 2022
  • Business

    Dermon Bldg., University Lofts PILOTs approved by CCRFC

    “This is a key historic building in Downtown,” a Downtown Memphis Commission staffer said. “The building has been vacant … we want to see it brought back to use.” 

    By Neil Strebig August 09, 2022
  • Business

    FedEx adds to board of directors after agreement with activist investor

    FedEx also announced Monday it will nominate retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy A. Norton to its board when the company holds its annual meeting of stockholders in September. 

    By Rob Moore August 08, 2022
  • Business

    $750M project would replace all but one tower at aging Regional One center

    The capital initiative would entail replacing the aging hospital with a contemporary facility, but the financing for the project drew concerns from Shelby County Commissioners yesterday. 

    By Aisling Mäki, Bill Dries August 09, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx Ground says it will not negotiate collectively with contractors

    “FedEx Ground will not discuss, negotiate, or renegotiate service provider agreements or financial terms with a committee or any individual purporting to represent a collective body of service provider businesses,” FedEx Ground CEO John Smith said in a letter to contractors. 

    By Rob Moore August 08, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis burrito brigade feeds needy, keeps rolling

    In the shadow of the Renasant Convention Center, a peaceful line forms. People in shabby, sometimes off-season clothing, come for a homemade burrito, bag of chips, water, a soft drink, maybe a pair of new socks.

    By Jane Roberts August 08, 2022
  • Arlington

    Arlington Chamber of Commerce moves to historic Depot Square

    Anticipating growth in the area from developments such as BlueOval City, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has relocated its offices to a larger location.

    By Michael Waddell August 07, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Entrepreneurial spirit shines at Summer Vendor Fest

    Business owners network and show off their wares at Bartlett event. For many, it’s a family affair.

    By Alicia Davidson August 07, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    New Rhodes College president kicks off three-year residency requirement, copes with dorm delays

    Jennifer Collins said the pandemic forced some changes in higher education and exacerbated the need for mental health services already surfacing on college campuses.

    By Bill Dries August 06, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Boujee Bistro food truck lands first brick-and-mortar location

    The local food truck will be moving into the former site of Regina’s Cajun Restaurant in a Downtown space near Court Square.

    By Neil Strebig August 05, 2022
  • Business

    Helen of Troy facility to open in Fayette County by early 2023

    A 2-million-square-foot distribution center for Helen of Troy is set to open next year just inside Fayette County bringing more jobs to communities east of Memphis.

    By Michael Waddell August 04, 2022
  • South Memphis

    EPA is monitoring possible cancer-causing emissions in Southwest Memphis

    A recent assessment of a local commercial sterilization facility shows elevated risk of long-term exposure to ethylene oxide, a chemical that is carcinogenic to humans through inhalation. 

    By Keely Brewer August 04, 2022
  • Business

    Jack Morris Auto Glass sold to North Carolina company

    “We sold because we determined that it was in the best interest of our employees and customers,” said Paul Morris, president of Jack Morris.

    By Jane Roberts August 05, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Historic Dermon Building renovation includes apartments, outdoor pool, dog park

    Developers Nick and Sam Patel plan to renovate the historic 10-story Dermon Building Downtown into 103 apartment units. 

    By Neil Strebig August 05, 2022
  • Business

    Local groups awarded almost $40M for workforce development

    In part of the Good Jobs Challenge initiative, Mid-South Center and Persevere were awarded more than $36.8 million for workforce development training in the region. 

    By Neil Strebig August 04, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx to invest further in artificial intelligence, robotics technology

    Per the new agreement, FedEx will purchase up to $200 million in services from a Massachusetts-based technology company, in exchange for warrants for 25 million shares of its stock. 

    By Rob Moore August 03, 2022

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