In 2022, more than 1,000 advanced manufacturing companies were operating within the Memphis region with a combined workforce of 43,356 persons.

While owners of the vacant bays aggressively try and market the vacancies, Bartlett officials are trying to come up with a strategy to help with the effort.

Portugal-based MSS Steel and Ubique Group were also approved for PILOTs by the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County. 

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Uptown Studios & Storage is part of November 6’s Dixie Greyhound redevelopment project. The developer plans to build a new four-story, 80,000-square-foot building at 475 N. Main St.

Tawanda Pirtle plans to expand the store into the adjacent storefront at 511 S. Main St. 

The new cooperation agreement includes customary restrictions and voting commitments.

This week’s Inked shares MAAR’s January 2023 home sales report and updates on Dwell at Shelby Farms and the Greenbelt dock expansion.

The cohort was selected among students from eight HBCUs, which are regionally located within a short distance of a FedEx operating or distribution facility.

The job gives David Taylor an opportunity to help make Olive Branch Airport the kind of airport his dad envisioned.

With growth potential on the horizon, the Olive Branch Airport is providing not only an alternative to big airports, but a teaching facility for instructors.

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Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, Bailey & Greer, Lewis Thomason, Lehman-Roberts and the Museum of Science and History announce promotions and additions 

According to the Shelby County Health Department, nearly 7,000 residents were living with HIV as of 2021, and the county ranks third nationally in incidence rates of new HIV cases. 

The most notable changes to the tax incentives are the length of the program and a focus on affordable housing.

The new arena will replace the Mid-South Coliseum.

This Commission Scorecard covers calls at the Feb. 6 meeting for police reform in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols and the political clash with protesters and activists who pushed for more than resolutions.

Two own their own businesses; one has worked for the City of Memphis for more than 30 years. 

The Memphis-based company, which harnesses ultraviolet light to kill germs, has seen business skyrocket even as the COVID pandemic wanes.

Starbucks was given two weeks to respond to the complaint issued by the National Labor Relations Board.

Over the past 13 years, PBC has grown from a small startup in Ireland to a company with offices in France and now Memphis, and partners in Germany, Sweden and Japan. 

The former Union Avenue police station in Midtown will be home to a new Whataburger location. 

Mississippi-based Belnick is also seeking a 10-year PILOT for a furniture distribution facility. 

The transaction date has been moved from Feb. 27 to May 27, in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement.

Amtrak has proposed a new service that would connect Atlanta to Chattanooga and Nashville, but the Tennessee Department of Transportation could push for a Memphis-Nashville line.

Germantown’s Industrial Development Board formally terminated a tax incentive for a project that is not moving forward.

BlueCross and Methodist leaders are continuing negotiations toward an agreement that could restore access for members covered through employer and individually-purchased health plans.