Workforce & Economics

Development News x Kids and Education

Educator job fairs, new fellowships, and a superintendent search continues in Memphis

High Ground TeamFriday, March 24, 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 “Strong small businesses make strong communities, and we’re proud of the CBBB’s impact in helping them create jobs and opportunities,” says Carolyn Cawley, president of the U.S. Chamber Foundation. Entrepreneurship

Grant opportunity available to Memphis' Black-owned businesses. See who won in latest round

High Ground TeamThursday, February 23, 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 “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 Eonomic Development

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis commits nearly $1.5M in grants to 34 local organizations

High Ground TeamThursday, September 8, 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 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 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 Mural by Jamond Bullocks in Frayser, part of Urban Art Commission's "Stand Up for Our Streets" project in 2019. (submitted) Arts and Culture

Visual artists: Apply by Feb 18 to work with High Ground!

Friday, January 21, 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 Mayor Lee Harris and members of the Shelby County Youth Council at BRIDGES, a member of the new nonprofit committee. (submitted) Community Development

Nonprofit Committee hopes to help Shelby County residents access needed services

Jeff HulettThursday, November 4, 2021
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