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Downtown
The owners of the historic Arcade Restaurant at South Main and G.E. Patterson are planning an expansion and renovation next year, with a coffee/liquor bar among their plans. -
Business
EDGE: Trucking firm moves, YMCA preps for renovations, manufacturer sells
Power Transport, a transportation and logistics company with a fleet of more than 125 trucks, is seeking a tax abatement to fix up a warehouse near the airport for its corporate offices. -
Downtown
Cidery submits plans for Downtown location
Century Tree Cider Co. has submitted plans for a new craft cidery and taproom near Downtown Memphis. -
Neighborhoods
Wonder Bread developers seeking grant for expansive Edge District park
PGK Properties, which is spearheading the redevelopment of the former Wonder Bread plant in the Medical District, is seeking a grant from the Downtown Memphis Commission for a park that could cost up to $5.7 million. -
Business
Graceland loses round, vows to appeal bid for arena funding
Graceland’s battle with the city and Memphis Grizzlies over a FedExForum noncompete clause is expected to continue in a higher court after a lawsuit was dismissed in Shelby County Chancery Court. -
Neighborhoods
Wiseacre lands tax break to build ‘Instagramable’ Downtown taproom
A swath of vacant land is purposely part of Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s plans for its new brewery and taproom Downtown. -
Business
Movers & Shakers
W. Anthony “Tony” Neal has joined LeMoyne-Owen College as vice president for institutional advancement. In that role, he will be chief fundraiser for the 156-year-old Memphis college. -
Business
Naming rights deal sought for Memphis Cook Convention Center
A naming rights deal will be sought for the new and improved Memphis Cook Convention Center. The convention center board on Thursday approved a consulting agreement that could lead to a commercial brand splashed across the updated center’s sleek-looking new exterior. -
Guest Columnists
Tipping Point: Monica Wharton strives to bring positive change to Memphis community
Monica Wharton’s personal mission and passion have always been about serving her community, and that’s what inspired her to explore a career in health care. -
Guest Columnists
Rays of Wisdom: Estate planning mistakes to avoid
Ray’s Take: The biggest mistake you can make when it comes to your estate is not having a plan at all. Some people think estate planning is only for the retired or affluent, but everyone can benefit from an estate plan. -
Business
Indigo Ag acquires ag-tech firm with satellite imaging, artificial intelligence
Ag-tech firm Indigo Ag has bought a company that uses satellites and artificial intelligence to operate a “living map’’ of the world’s food supply, Indigo Ag announced Thursday. -
Business
Fred’s sales continue to drop in Q3
Sales for Memphis-based Fred’s Inc. continue to drop, according to the discount retail chain’s third quarter earnings report. -
Neighborhoods
Indigo Ag bringing 700 jobs to Downtown Memphis
Indigo Ag will establish its headquarters for North American commercial operations in Downtown Memphis, where the high-tech agriculture firm will increase its workforce by another 700 corporate employees and invest $6.6 million over the next three years, company, state and local officials announced Wednesday. -
Business
Riviana’s South Memphis rice plant expands production yet again
A South Memphis rice processing and packaging plant has filed for yet another building permit to continue a string of expansions that started eight years ago. -
Business
Methodist Hospital’s $275M tower nears completion
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare capped its centennial year with the dedication of its 450,000-square-foot, $275 million tower nearing completion at Bellevue and Eastmoreland. -
Guest Columnists
Guest column: How technology dependency can affect critical-thinking skills
In today’s world, we all rely heavily on technology to get our jobs done. However, when do we become too dependent on software and devices to the point we can’t make decisions and think for ourselves? -
Guest Columnists
FUNdraising Good Times: Get ahead of the curve with a pre-2019 strategy
Yes, it’s time to focus on year-end giving at work and to celebrate with friends and family after hours. But let us suggest you find some time for pre-2019 strategy to get you ahead of the curve. -
Guest Columnists
Guerrilla Sales & Marketing: 3 Web Metrics You Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2019
If there’s one takeaway from 2018, it’s that the internet is changing. Search engines have more content than ever before to sort through, and they’re increasingly expected to provide the best results. Transparency has been taken to a new level as privacy protection laws and website accessibility lawsuits increase. A website’s online reputation is now factored into search rankings as Google continues to prioritize expertise and industry knowledge. -
Guest Columnists
Career Corner: Holiday parties could help your job search
It’s party time. Chances are, you may have a holiday party coming up for work or with friends that you just can’t avoid. Whatever the occasion, these parties can be draining. This is especially true for those of us who are introverts or who have other commitments. It can feel like there’s just no room for another to-do on the list. -
Business
ServiceMaster acquires New York pest control company
ServiceMaster Global Holdings Inc. will acquire a New York City commercial pest control company with several high-profile clients, the company announced Tuesday, Dec. 11. -
Neighborhoods
Plan to replace office building with car wash delayed as opposition mounts
The business proposing to replace the Century Building with a car wash sought and received a 30-day hold as City Hall received 23 opposition emails from neighbors, even from Sun Studio and a New Orleans resident. -
Neighborhoods
Union Row project clears initial 30-year TIF approval
The first phase of Union Row, the $950 million mixed-use project along Union Avenue, is one step closer to securing the tax revenue it needs to fund public infrastructure improvements. -
Business
Krystal rebuilding two more Memphis restaurants
Krystal is tearing down two more of its hamburger restaurants in Memphis and replacing them with the chain’s latest design. -
Business
Gourmet popcorn stand coming to Crosstown Concourse
The snacks are changing, but savory aromas should still greet visitors entering the main entrance at Crosstown Concourse. -
Business
Cancer Moonshot: Baptist shares in $9M national cancer research initiative
Sitting at the dining room table at his home in Bartlett, Dan Merrill, 67, holds his smartphone away from his reading glasses.
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