Workforce & Economics

Feature Story The Black Farmer’s Market in South Memphis aims to promote food justice and bridge the gap in areas that have difficulty accessing farmer’s markets and full-service grocery stores.

Bridging the gap: How the Black Farmer’s Market promotes food justice & inclusivity in South Memphis

Danica WilksMonday, September 16, 2024
Feature Story Good Governance Transition Team members with Mayor Young: (From left to right) Dorcas Young Griffin, Beth Flanagan, Meggan Khiel, Jessica Lotz, Mayor Young, Cheyenne Johnson, Tiffany Day, Maria Oceja, and Ariell Gipson Martin.

Education advocates strive to keep bilingual high school graduates in Memphis

Diana Azcarate BarretoThursday, August 15, 2024
Feature Story This week, we hone in on how the plan will be carried out as the community works together to improve the social and economic systems and policies in Memphis.

Completing the plan: How the More for Memphis plan is meant to be iterative and fluid

Jeff HulettFriday, June 28, 2024
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On finding 'ideas that work': How 300 Memphians came together to develop the More for Memphis plan

MJ GalbraithFriday, February 9, 2024
Development News The 901 Entrepreneurs Fellowship program has awarded a $65,000 stipend to three underrepresented Memphis entrepreneurs so they can grow their businesses and create more local jobs.

These three entrepreneurs won fellowships to help them grow their businesses in Memphis

High Ground TeamFriday, December 15, 2023
Development News The University of Memphis has launched two workforce development initiatives in recent weeks.

New workforce development initiatives to provide Memphians career opportunities, economic mobility

High Ground TeamFriday, November 10, 2023
Feature Story Students at Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School in 2017.

Teach901 hits the recruiting trail to combat Memphis teacher shortage

Jeff HulettTuesday, May 23, 2023
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Educator job fairs, new fellowships, and a superintendent search continues in Memphis

High Ground TeamFriday, March 24, 2023
Development News “Strong small businesses make strong communities, and we’re proud of the CBBB’s impact in helping them create jobs and opportunities,” says Carolyn Cawley, president of the U.S. Chamber Foundation.

Grant opportunity available to Memphis' Black-owned businesses. See who won in latest round

High Ground TeamThursday, February 23, 2023
Development News Dr. Melissa Collins gives instructions to her class at John P. Freeman Optional School in Whitehaven in 2018.

These 7 Memphis schools were just awarded STEM Grants from the TVA

High Ground TeamFriday, January 20, 2023
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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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