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Startco bets on Memphis to become a 'venture city'

Startco is propelling startups toward success by providing investor dollars, experienced mentors, and the discipline required to launch a company. Founder and Co-President Eric Mathews talks about what Memphis has to offer entrepreneurs, and what Startco has to offer the city's new economy.

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Craig Meek sees the city through its 'cue

Craig Meek's way to the city's heart was through his stomach. His blog turned soon-to-be-released book examines the history of the city one plate of barbecue at a time and uses food as a launch pad for discussions on urban design, blight and community health.

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A healthy future for food access

With a group of highly motivated and innovative people working together at the table, the future of Memphis food systems is looking bright.

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Tylur French sculpts a future in public art

On the eve of the Bike Arch dedication in Overton Park, we look at what sculptor Tylur French has on the horizon. The artist has a decade of civically-minded work in Memphis and he looks forward to more of the same.

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Doing Good: The Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis

For the eight members of the Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis, every April and May for the past decade has been the season of giving. The organization, which focuses on supporting programs or projects geared towards economic self-sufficiency, provides as much as $20,000 each year in grants to local causes.