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Feature Story Peet Strydom, general manager of The Hub in East Memphis. High GroundArts and Culture

An outpouring of coffee shop openings point to a shift in Memphis

Shelby BlackWednesday, November 15, 2017
Feature Story Maury Evensky, owner of Evensky’s Big and Tall, has witnessed the store's evolution from a sundry offering men and women's clothing, hardware and food to focusing solely on quality men's clothes. (Renier Otto) High GroundEntrepreneurship

70-year-old clothing store in Orange Mound stands the test of a shifted neighborhood economy

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, November 8, 2017
Feature Story Borhan Samei, SILQ CTO and co-founder, poses at the startup's office at Cowork Memphis. High GroundTechnology and Innovation

Memphis startup integrates tech into the classroom to prevent student dropouts

Rachel WarrenWednesday, November 1, 2017
Feature Story Landmark High GroundHealthy Communities

Video: Landmark Farmers Market keeps Orange Mound healthy

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, November 1, 2017
Feature Story The Art Center, located at 1636 Union Ave., is owned by Tom Wilson and Susan Steele. High GroundArts and Culture

The Art Center leverages community investments to enrich visual arts in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 25, 2017
Feature Story Tonya Dyson, local entrepreneur and founder of The Word sings between acts and encourages local artists to promote themselves and upcoming events. High GroundArts and Culture

Don’t call it a comeback: The underground spoken word scene takes hold of Memphis

Erica HortonWednesday, October 18, 2017
Feature Story Fred Davis, longtime Orange Mound resident and activist, stands for a portrait at his insurance office on Airways Boulevard. Davis is a person of firsts: he opened one of the first black insurance agencies in the South, he served as the first black M High GroundEntrepreneurship

Activist and business leader Fred Davis talks about 50 years of serving Orange Mound

Erica HortonWednesday, October 18, 2017
Feature Story The exterior of Stylist Salon, a locally-owned business in Frayser. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Locally-owned business brings jobs back to Frayser

Michael WaddellWednesday, October 18, 2017
Feature Story The hops grown at Agricenter International will be tested for their quality. High GroundSustainability

Mid-South farming experiment pursues a truly a local beer

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 11, 2017
Feature Story Accelerator programs hosted by organizations such as EPICenter Memphis, Memphis Bioworks and Start Co., help entrepreneurs launch businesses and connect them with pathways to capital. To date, EPICenter has raised more than $16 million in capital. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Memphis Money: Investment pipeline for startups has room for improvement

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 11, 2017
Feature Story Owner and chef Octavia Young behind the counter at Midtown Crossing Grill. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Midtown Crossing Grill is a community hub for Crosstown neighbors

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 4, 2017
Feature Story Club patrons dance and vogue as part of a Kiki Ball at Club Memphis. High GroundCommunity Development

Orange Mound club serves the black LGBTQ community

Erica HortonWednesday, October 4, 2017
Feature Story The Captain Harris house, built in 1898, is one of dozens of properties available for short-term rental in Cooper-Young, the city's most commonly listed neighborhood on the site. High GroundEonomic Development

Memphis sees 80% growth in Airbnb visitor stays over past year

Stephanie GonzalezMonday, October 2, 2017
Feature Story Kristin fox-Trautman and Charlena Branch working with food at Kaleidocope Kitchen in Binghampton. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Binghampton Development Corporation provides growth opportunities for food entrepreneurs

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017
Feature Story Lee Crumb serves up his beef tamales offered in either hot or mild, at Pop's Hot Tamales on Park Avenue. High GroundEntrepreneurship

From sweet to salty, Orange Mound eateries prove experienced hands make the best food

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017
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