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Innovation & Job News UTHSC Chaum - Hubble

Hubble Telemedical acquired by Welch Allyn


Feature Story Tony Weaver, Co-founder and CEO of EndoInSight

Doorway to success: Local incubators provide startups room to grow

Offering tools for growth and a supportive environment for entrepreneurs, Memphis' business incubators are now churning out more successful startups—and producing long-term economic benefits for the community.  

Feature Story THUMB

Growing smart: A guide to developments in the University District

The University District is getting an overdue overhaul thanks to a visionary plan from the University of Memphis and fresh interest from private developers. As the potential of the neighborhood comes into full focus, we bring you a comprehensive rundown of the development projects planned and underway.  

New data released on Memphis children


Feature Story Minneapolis skyline

Why Minneapolis is the new capital of ‘The North’

City leaders believe that Minneapolis should be the first non-coastal city that knowledge workers and business leaders think of after Chicago. Here's a look at why.

Feature Story  The Texas A&M Aggies faced the West Virginia Mountaineers in the 2014 Liberty Bowl

Memphis is always the winner of the Autozone Liberty Bowl

The Autozone Liberty Bowl draws big crowds, and big dollars, to Memphis each December, with small and giant local companies playing a role in the fanfare. High Ground takes a behind the scenes look at pulling off the big game, and capitalizing on the the economic impact, on game day.

Feature Story Heritage Trail

Heritage Trail next stop for MEMShop retail pop-up program

The Memphis Heritage Trail project is boosting economies while shining a light on local African-American history, and the Redevelopment Area will now be the grounds for the next incarnation of MEMShop. The six-month, retail pop-up program is designed to stimulate economic development and tourism in the vital historical district.  

Innovation & Job News CVB Hazlett Google Trekker

CVB teams with Google to map Memphis