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Development News “A high-capacity, responsive, and agile local workforce ecosystem is critical to increasing the chances of sustainable and equitable economic recovery,” says Sheila Maguire, Senior Fellow with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. Eonomic Development

Memphis one of eight cities selected to host Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academy

High Ground TeamWednesday, January 11, 2023
Development News X Community Development

How 71 local executives are working together for a brighter future in Memphis

High Ground TeamThursday, October 13, 2022
Feature Story The inaugural Level Up: The MidSouth Leadership Summit is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Memphis. Community Development

Level up: Inaugural leadership conference aims to motivate and inspire Memphis

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 4, 2022
Feature Story Volunteers with The Works CDC work together to clear a sidewalk along Jefferson Ave. (submitted) Community Development

Neighborhood cleanup Q&A with Mary Baker, city planner and master gardener with The Works

Sarah RushakoffFriday, March 11, 2022
Feature Story Black Lens Productions Film Studios leadership team. Partner/General Counsel Cecilia S. Barnes, Founder/CEO Jason A. Farmer, Partner/CFO Carolyn N. Henry. (submitted) Arts and Culture

Whitehaven film studio plans to put Memphis on the map

Brandi HunterFriday, January 7, 2022
Feature Story PRIZM Ensemble executive director Gavin Wigginson (submitted) Kids and Education

PRIZM Ensemble’s new leader helps kids explore social issues through music

Chris JonesThursday, November 11, 2021
Feature Story Epicenter Memphis' offices downtown at 150 Peabody Place (submitted) Entrepreneurship

New database connects Memphis startups with angel investors

Chris JonesWednesday, September 29, 2021
Feature Story MEMShop helped launch new brick and mortar small businesses in South Memphis in 2014, including the Klassy Chics boutique and @ Home Computer Repair. (MEMShop) Entrepreneurship

MEMShop expanding to Frayser and Whitehaven in 2020

Jeff HulettWednesday, December 25, 2019
Feature Story The High Ground team enjoys a 'thank you' lunch at El Mercadito de Memphis with key stakeholders in our "On the Ground: Hickory Hill" coverage, including residents and representatives from nonprofits and the Memphis Police Department. (High Ground) Arts and Culture

Our 'see you later' to Hickory Hill

Cole BradleyFriday, December 20, 2019
Feature Story The Career Advantage Youth Program helps people ages 16 to 24 identify their employment goals and potential and connects them with the tools they need to see success. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

Program pays at-risk teens and young adults to find and follow career goals

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 19, 2019
Feature Story Last year's VISUALS & VIBES was held at The CMPLX in Orange Mound and featured traditional gallery art alongside art forms not typically found in a gallery show. This year's event promises the same. (Christaian Williams) Arts and Culture

Painters and fire dancers? Art show at The CMPLX promises anything but typical

Alexandria MooreWednesday, December 18, 2019
Feature Story podcast Healthy Communities

Podcast: The Revival of Gaisman

Sunday, December 15, 2019
Feature Story World Overcomers Church has hosted previous events for single mothers in their own congregation. This year's Christmas expo event is the first event for single moms that is open to the broader community. (Terrance Davis) Healthy Communities

Church to host Single Moms Christmas Expo in Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 12, 2019
Feature Story podcast Community Development

Podcast: Strategy, Spare Change, and Speaking for Yourself

Sunday, December 8, 2019
Feature Story UrbanArts Commission's Art + Environment Initiative funded a mural in Uptown by artist Khara Woods. Woods cataloged the litter entering the Mississippi River from the Gayoso Bayou in Uptown then depicted it in graphic form. (Cole Bradley) Arts and Culture

Litter, Landfills, and Illegal Dumping: New murals tell the story in Uptown and Frayser

Jim ColemanWednesday, December 4, 2019
Feature Story Participants of the Memphis Youth Crime Watch at Kirby High School. (AJ Dugger) Kids and Education

Cops and kids come together at Kirby High

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, December 4, 2019
Feature Story At the PRIZM Ensemble workshop, high school students have opportunities to talk with other students who are also considering music scholarships and how music will factor into their college careers and future professions. (PRIZM Ensemble) Arts and Culture

College isn't cheap. January workshop will help teens find music scholarships and nail auditions.

Baris GursakalWednesday, December 4, 2019
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