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Development News Gov. Bill Lee (L to R), Greater Memphis Chamber extern Tracy Thomas, a teacher at the Trezevant Career & Technology Center, and externship host Ron Redwing, CEO of The Redwing Group, at the signing of the Transportation Modernization Act in Memphis. Kids and Education

Memphis Chamber launches expanded workforce development program, pairing teachers and companies

High Ground TeamThursday, June 8, 2023
Development News A new grant will help create a community land trust and develop a Contractors University in the historic Orange Mound neighborhood. Eonomic Development

Community land trust and Contractors University planned in Orange Mound

High Ground TeamTuesday, April 11, 2023
Development News For the Kingdom is located at 4100 Raleigh Millington Rd. in Memphis. Community Development

This Memphis nonprofit just received a financial assist from the NBA Foundation

High Ground TeamTuesday, March 21, 2023
Development News x Technology and Innovation

Christian Brothers University to break ground on $4.2M expansion of engineering laboratory

High Ground TeamFriday, February 10, 2023
Development News Dr. Melissa Collins gives instructions to her class at John P. Freeman Optional School in Whitehaven in 2018. Kids and Education

These 7 Memphis schools were just awarded STEM Grants from the TVA

High Ground TeamFriday, January 20, 2023
Development News “We seek to help minority youth become the person they see in their dreams and realize their potential,” says Greg Winston, founder of the Memphis-based CLAY nonprofit organization. Eonomic Development

It’s electric: New partnership to offer young Memphians a pathway to starting a career

High Ground TeamThursday, January 12, 2023
Feature Story X Community Development

Agape’s new Competitive Edge Youth Training program aims to address generational poverty

Jeff HulettThursday, November 10, 2022
Feature Story X Transportation

Environmental Justice: Why access to reliable public transportation matters

Tafui OwusuThursday, August 25, 2022
Feature Story X

Photos: Visiting Mike Minnis and his urban farm and garden in Orange Mound

Brandon DillThursday, June 30, 2022
Feature Story Heights CDC Special Projects Director Dane Forlines said the new bioswale will improve water quality in the neighborhood and beyond. (Reginald Johnson) Healthy Communities

Environmental Justice: Safer streets, cleaner water in the Heights

Leigh TatumFriday, May 13, 2022
Feature Story The EMployment and Economic Opportunity team at World Relief Memphis works to resettle refugees in Memphis. L to R: Oscar Herrera, Susannah Bland, Andy Kirk, Skarleth Tyler, Clarence Williams. (submitted) Healthy Communities

Afghan refugees get Memphis-style hospitality from World Relief Memphis

Chris JonesFriday, May 6, 2022
Feature Story Recycled tires serve as art and safety features along Broad Ave. bike lanes. (submitted) Sustainability

Recycled tire art makes Broad Ave. bike lanes safer and creates jobs

Jeff HulettThursday, February 24, 2022
Feature Story Transit Equity Day events are scheduled for Feb 1-4, 2022 in Memphis. Transportation

Public invited to Transit Equity Day events, online and in-person Feb 1-4

Sarah RushakoffFriday, January 28, 2022
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