Economic Development

Video: Why Whitehaven is a 'hidden gem' Read Article

When most people think of Whitehaven, they may think of Elvis Presley's Graceland estate. But the neighborhood, which boasts a strong community of homeowners and entrepreneurs, has so much more to offer.

A sign along a fence on Second Street, property that St. Jude has acquired. (Brandon Dahlberg)

A sign along a fence on Second Street, property that St. Jude has acquired. (Brandon Dahlberg)

A pinch of transformation: Institutions work together to reimagine the historic Pinch District Read Article

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is at the vanguard of a wave of development activity on the way finally to the Pinch after years of neglect in the district.

A rendering of the Pinch District's potential redevelopment. (LRK)

Photo: A rendering of the Pinch District's potential redevelopment. (LRK)

Construction takes place at the former Wonder Bread factory at 400 Monroe Avenue. (Brandon Dill)

Construction takes place at the former Wonder Bread factory at 400 Monroe Avenue. (Brandon Dill)

Residents to help allocate $26 million in Binghampton investment Read Article

A $26 million investment in Binghampton over the next 30 years will help facilitate major growth, and residents are making sure those investments keep the neighborhood affordable so they see that success.

TIF community task force members Kenny Latta, Henry Nelson, and Mary Williams (left to right) at a May meeting working together to understand what they've heard from community members. (Submitted)

Photo: TIF community task force members Kenny Latta, Henry Nelson, and Mary Williams (left to right) at a May meeting working together to understand what they've heard from community members. (Submitted)

Construction on International Paper's new tower underway in East Memphis.

Construction on International Paper's new tower underway in East Memphis. Andrew Breig

Thousands fill Crosstown Concourse for the grand opening on Aug. 23, 2017.

Thousands fill Crosstown Concourse for the grand opening on Aug. 23, 2017. Ziggy Mack

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Lauren Kennedy in front of the Upstanders mural adjacent to the National Civil Rights Museum. The mural is a product of collaboration between the Urban Arts Commission and Facing History and Ourselves. (J. Dylan Sandifer)

We're so much more than rock and roll and barbecue.

Cole BradleyTuesday, December 15, 2020

James Cook and his family stand outside the future home of Nubian Design Studios in Whitehaven. The building is currently under renovations with help from an EDGE Inner City Economic Development loan . (Ziggy Mack)

This Whitehaven entrepreneur is bringing a new hair studio to his community with help of EDGE loan

Erinn FiggWednesday, October 14, 2020

Census

Here's why Memphis nonprofits care about the U.S. census and you should too.

Cole BradleyThursday, September 24, 2020

South Memphis house boat

Memphis' eviction crisis isn't new. Podcast discusses how we got here and what we can do.

Cole BradleyFriday, September 4, 2020

The PepsiCo Foundation has pledge $7 million for nationwide COVID-19 relief, including $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. (Banco de Alimentos Quito, PepsiCo Foundation)

Pepsi puts $500,000 toward COVID-19 relief in Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, July 16, 2020

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The whole world is talking about police reform. Black Lives Matter has solutions.

Cole BradleyMonday, June 22, 2020

OtherFoods Kitchen is located at 1249 Heistan Place and serves as a space for food-based startups to kickoff. (Ramona Springfield)

OtherFoods Kitchen helps startups cook up something great in Memphis

Ramona SpringfieldThursday, June 4, 2020

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Who gets paid for our world-renowned sound? Discussion explores equity, economics of Memphis music

Cole BradleyWednesday, June 3, 2020

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Virtual event will spotlight Memphis musicians' contributions to culture and economy

Cole BradleyThursday, May 21, 2020

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Immigrants face new fears for jobs and citizenship post-pandemic (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyThursday, May 7, 2020

Self-portrait by Sarah Brubaker for MLK50.

Losing her job and business, artist finds hope in a supportive community

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Mario Ramos, a HopeWorks student, participates in an English Language Learners class. (Submitted)

At risk and "often unseen," the pandemic hits different for Mid-South immigrants (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyWednesday, May 6, 2020

Teacher Brian Hanson teaching ALLMemphis' custom phonics curriculum to a group of students at Power Center Academy Elementary School - Hickory Hill. (ALLMemphis)

Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Why third grade matters

Jim Coleman and Cole BradleyWednesday, April 29, 2020

Scott Briggs launched Laid Off Lawn Care after being laid off from his bartending job due to COVID-19 closures. He offers lawn care, landscaping, and gardening. (Laid Off Lawn Care)

Side hustles to the front: Memphis bartenders are using other skills to pay the bills

Cameron PollardTuesday, April 14, 2020

The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Memphis. (High Ground News)

ImagineU accelerates business dreams for undergrads across Memphis-area colleges and universities

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 11, 2020

Start Co. hosts an educational session on growing your business led by Shelby Peranich, Start Co.'s director of community engagement. (Submitted)

Memphis entrepreneurs can launch their dream company during the Summer of Acceleration

Chris JonesWednesday, February 26, 2020

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Black Neighborhoods Matter event to tackle gentrification and protecting Memphis' black communities

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 26, 2020

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Podcast: Why are so many Memphis families being evicted?

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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Podcast: Behind the scenes at TEDx Memphis

Monday, February 17, 2020

Justin Merrick (center) is executive director for the Center for Transforming Communities. CTC is assuming local operation of national resource partner, SPARCC., Center for Transforming Communities)

Local SPARCC operations moving from BLDG Memphis to Center for Transforming Communities

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, January 30, 2020

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It's Memphis, economic development is found in steady momentum rather than a shock of cranes. Hundreds of blocks from the Riverfront, Pinch District and South City are benefitting from coordinated development with public and private sectors working hand-in-hand. Change is also found in small-scale projects and adaptive reuse that turn vacant buildings into corners worthy of investment.

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