Strickland backs regionalism in new economic development push

By Bill Dries, Daily Memphian Published: November 03, 2018 10:51 AM CT

An emerging plan for a better local economic development strategy will include a healthy dose of regionalism, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says, and adhere closely to recommendations from ad hoc groups calling for better research, closer management of companies looking at Memphis and setting and sticking to goals for pursuing specific industries.

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Bill Dries covers city government and politics. He is a native Memphian and has been a reporter for more than 40 years.

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