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Doing Good: Frago is 'changing the mission' for veteran services

Non-profit startup Frago offers a uniquely proactive approach to helping U.S. military veterans transition into civilian life. Frago's services engage veterans in the first years following their return, because founder and Air Force veteran Jerome Hardaway knows early intervention means a much higher rate of success.
 
   

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In the Edge, citizens explore the art of the possible

Residents and business owners in the Edge District have teamed up with urban renewal experts to launch the next MEMFix event, slated for October. The neighborhood's location--situated between a living-working downtown and a flurry of construction in the Medical District--makes it ripe for the tactical work and investor attention.   

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$17 million sustainable greenhouse opens at Agricenter

The latest investment at Agricenter International is a $17 million sustainable greenhouse where Bayer CropScience will lcoally conduct reasearch and development.

Memphis a 'phenomenal' sports town


Library gets newly designed card


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In a pickle? There's a (locally made) app for that

The new Pickle iPhone app, developed in Memphis, lets users crowdsource decisions that have them in a pickle, from fashion choices to profile photos for social media. Entrepreneur and Rhodes College student Evan Katz cites his frustration over his lack of fashion sense as the inspiration for the app, which made its debut on the iTunes app store last week.

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Memphis' own Southern Airways: the refreshing future of air travel

With a focus on service and simplicity, Southern Airways Express--a Memphis-based air transportation company--challenges traditional air travel and opens routes to beach, business and football.

Four reasons to launch a startup in Memphis


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The next big thing: forging a hip hop partnership

After connecting on YouTube, two area high school students teamed up to produce a record two years ago, and maybe make Memphis' next music star. With a new label and a first album out now, the enterprising duo is already making their mark on the local hip hop scene.