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Feature Story Dr. Isaac Rodriguez, chief science officer and co-founder of SweetBio and Kayla Rodriguez-Graff, co-founder and SweetBio CEO. Entrepreneurship

Home, sweet home: SweetBio and others are first tenants of CommuniTech Research Park

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, January 24, 2019
Feature Story A lunch plate at Kountry Kitchen located at 1128 Winchester Road. Kountry Kitchen is one of the ten businesses participating in the Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

Whitehaven celebrates MLK legacy with Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week

Cole BradleyMonday, January 21, 2019
Feature Story At Tiger Bookstore, Tigers branded merchandise accounts for 40 percent of gross sales. (Cole Bradley) Eonomic Development

Married to the game: When Tigers score, Memphis small business wins

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 16, 2019
Feature Story Fabrics with vibrant patterns for sale at African Kingdom at Park Avenue and Getwell Road. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

African Kingdom brings West African style to University District

Brandi HunterMonday, January 14, 2019
Feature Story Aumilli’on Kimble, a 16-year-old junior at Bartlett High School, won the floor pitch for her "Heat Keep" food warming pouches. She's already had one employer express interest in hiring her when she graduates. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Special education support & lunchbox warmers: High school students pitch product ideas to meet needs

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 26, 2018
Feature Story Lisa and Luis Toro pose outside of their newest purchase, 509 North Hollywood, which will soon be a unique indoor-outdoor bar. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

Broad Avenue power couple expand reach with new bar venture

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018
Feature Story Tea products packaged by Ele & Ivy Tea Company. Entrepreneurship

Black-owned business gift guide: Food, fitness and beauty

Brandi HunterWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story A view of the renovated Garden Flats apartment complex. (Submitted) Community Development

Turnaround tale: Memphis resident purchases and renovates run-down apartment building

Ashlei WilliamsWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story John Young, a JIFF graduate and now full time employee for Sweet LaLa's, earned the nickname "Dr. Sprinkles". (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Bakery that employs at-risk youth expands to East Memphis storefront

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story food this one Diversity

Video: A taste of the world from Summer Avenue

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story food this one Community Development

En video: Un sabor del mundo de Summer Avenue

Forever ReadyWednesday, November 28, 2018
Feature Story With the Memphis College of Art closing in 2020, the future of its main building, Rust Hall, is up in the air. Arts and Culture

Local arts organizers make a bid to take over Memphis College of Art's Rust Hall

Kim and Jim ColemanMonday, November 12, 2018
Feature Story Layne Carden was inspired to open TransforMama, a play and co-work space for parents, based on her own postpartum experience. Healthy Communities

A community center for new parents offers fitness classes, playgroups and coworking

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, November 7, 2018
Feature Story In addition to coworking, Epicenter members have opportunities to participate in professional development and networking events. Entrepreneurship

Eight places to cowork in Memphis

Brandi HunterTuesday, October 30, 2018
Feature Story Office manager Judith Currin drops a client off at home after a busy day at daycare. A ride in the custom bus is a favorite activity for the dogs. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian) Entrepreneurship

Doggy daycare on Summer Avenue is (adorable) sign of new investment

Cole BradleyTuesday, October 16, 2018
Feature Story Muddy's Bake Shop founder Kat Gordon speaks to the Rising Tide Society at a February 2018 meeting, held at Memphis College of Art. (Kristen Archer) Entrepreneurship

Memphis College of Art is closing to students, opening its classes to creative entrepreneurs

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 10, 2018
Feature Story Sidney Johnson, president of the Mitchell Heights Neighborhood Association, poses in front of the hoop house at the Mitchell Heights Landscape Garden and Nursery. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

Small but mighty: Resident-led development improves Mitchell Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 10, 2018
Feature Story Cynthia Daniels Entrepreneurship

Talking business: Local event planner shares her story and those of women like her in a new podcast

Andy MeekTuesday, October 9, 2018
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