FedEx challenge grant fuels $40 million, and counting, for Epicenter

By Wayne Risher, Daily Memphian Updated: September 26, 2018 7:58 AM CT | Published: September 26, 2018 7:58 AM CT

Paced by $10 million from FedEx, Epicenter Memphis has raised $40 million to support emerging businesses and is pushing toward a $100 million war chest.

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Wayne Risher

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