Before her role at Epicenter, Smith was president and CEO of Detroit business accelerator TechTown.

At the U of M, Townsend built a reputation for working with public-private partnerships that have brought high-tech firms to its UMRF Research Park.

Seven Memphis plaintiffs who own or manage more than 5,000 rental units have sued the U.S. government, claiming the eviction moratorium essentially deprives them of the use of their property.

The businesses that normally stage live events organized an “Empty Event” at Tom Lee Park. The idea: Bring attention to the harsh impact that COVID-19 has had on the industry.

Raymond James’ CEO Paul Reilly sent the memo to employees and financial advisers, notifying them a 4% cut in workforce was part of an effort to reduce costs.

Raymond James is not saying how many of the nearly 930 Memphis employees were laid off on Tuesday.

Memphis-based FedEx Corp. reported strong first quarter results on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and says it is prepared for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and an expected record peak shipping season.

Makers of WheelTug conducted a national demonstration of their product, an electric-powered aircraft nosewheel, at Memphis International Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Terminix Global Holdings Inc. will be the official new name of the Memphis-based company previously known as ServiceMaster. The stock exchange ticker also will change to TMX.

With strong demand for shipping services expected to continue for the foreseeable future, FedEx has rolled out its annual round of price increases for 2021.

FedEx’s latest package tracking innovation, SenseAware ID, will be available to some premium shippers in health care, aerospace and retail in November.

Legislators could question Gov. Bill Lee’s administration this week over reports it is recruiting Chinese investment to Tennessee amid a trade war and questions about whether China misled the world over COVID-19.

New, 140-apartment housing building will be called The Domino’s Village. Opening of the on-campus facility is planned for spring of 2023.

Oliver’s Crossing looks vastly different than the last time the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed the mixed-use plan near East Shelby Drive and South Byhalia Road.

Statistically, the stress of the pandemic has hammered the health care workforce, and the signs are everywhere.

Over time, Philip Blackett hopes expand the Dave Ramsey course he sponsors to other schools in Memphis and the Boston area.

Nearly one-fourth of all adults will develop bunions. The new procedure requires four tiny incisions on the side of foot, which reduces the swelling and pain experienced with the older procedure.

Storage Towne of America-Germantown will comprise about a dozen buildings totaling 130,000 square feet just outside the city that doesn’t allow construction of self-storage businesses.

Campus leaders had hoped it would be possible to have freshmen on campus during fall term, but a letter from the college president lays out hopes for the spring.

Study shows that when pneumococcus bacterium interacts with influenza A, the virus spreads easily through the air. 

The Land Use Control Board approved a gas station at Summer and Bartlett despite government planners' "rejection" recommendation. But the board unanimously rejected a truck stop in South Memphis, and held for a month two other gas station proposals that faced opposition. 

A panel of small business owners and advisers will discuss PPP loan requirements, family leave rules and how to navigate the new normal. 

Local doctors say science has to prevail in race for safe, effective vaccine.

Owner of Revive Ketamine Clinic in Arlington says the approach helps patients deal with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and some chronic pain syndromes.

U of M says extra week will give it more time to work out logistics of having more students on campus.