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Memphis named one of Forbes most affordable cities
Friday, March 13, 2015
In The News
Shelby Farms meets its $70 million capital campaign, plans The Heart of the Park
Friday, March 13, 2015
Source: Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy officials have recently announced the completion of an historic $70 million capital campaign for transformative enhancements to Shelby Farms Park.
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The volunteer state: Increasing service in the MidSouth
Elle Perry
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
In a city noted for its high levels of philanthropy, Memphians have been strikingly average in their gifts of time and talents. A few local organizations are innovating around how to get the community connected to—and excited about—volunteering.
Innovation & Job News
No Degree? An express lane for tech job certification is coming to Memphis
Chad Riggs
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Memphis is one of 20 communities nationwide who will benefit from TechHire, a new initiative initiative designed to connect employees and employers.
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Staging social change: lessons from the Bard endure in Memphis schools
Kate Crowder
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
The Romeo and Juliet Project, inspired by a challenge from Mayor A C Wharton for local artists to help address youth violence, helps actors bring the play to life in high school classrooms. Beyond enhancing the language arts, the project helps students address real life drama in their own communities.
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Local accelerator in search of innovations in logistics
Anna Mullins
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
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Who's hiring in Memphis? Brooks Museum, Hemline and more
Anna Mullins
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Innovation & Job News
Shelby County Schools launch ambitious new goals
Kate Crowder
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Innovation & Job News
Genius idea to help Memphis startups
Kate Crowder
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Soon Memphis entrepreneurs will have the aid of House of Genius. At monthly meetings a small gathering of wide-ranging minds from various disciplines and fields discuss and offer solutions to problems presented.
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Leadership Memphis presents Step Up Scholar Leadership Awards
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Source:
Leadership Memphis
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Public event helps locals get involved, connected to Memphis
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Source:
New Memphis Institute
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Write a love letter to Memphis
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
In The News
New food festival to highlight healthy eating
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Source:
Healthy Memphis Food Festival Facebook Page
Development News
National nonprofit to gift 100 community gardens to Memphis schools
Madeline Faber
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The Kitchen Community is making a $350,000 investment in the well being of Memphis’ communities. The nonprofit plans to build 100 gardens in schools across the city and establish an ongoing education outreach.
Development News
Community members weigh in on Pinch district
Madeline Faber
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Can the nearly empty Pinch District return to its roots as one of the richest neighborhoods for entrepreneurship? With property owner cooperation and a push from MEMfix, many community members believe so.
Development News
Restaurant round-up: Vegan cupcakes and Casablanca come to Midtown
Madeline Faber
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Pink Diva Cupcakery is bringing cruelty-free confections to Crosstown, and local favorite Casablanca is finishing the build-out on its latest Midtown location.
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City visionary: Antony Sheehan
Emily Adams Keplinger
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Memphis is a place full of seemingly tireless people creatively working to push the city forward--grit and grind doesn't just characterize our basketball. In this series, we introduce you to some of the city's visionary leaders who are facing challenges and innovating for solutions.
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Autobahn off to a great start
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
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Wharton goes to Washington, sold on new initiative
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
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Paggio's Salon moving to Broad Avenue Arts District
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Source:
Memphis Daily News
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