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Podcast: Making Memphis' real estate industry more diverse

Monday, March 16, 2020
Feature Story Attendees from the 2017 InventHER STEM Conference engage in a workshop. (InventHer) Technology and Innovation

InventHer targets teens to grow number of minority women in STEM

Ashley DavisWednesday, March 04, 2020
Feature Story Start Co. hosts an educational session on growing your business led by Shelby Peranich, Start Co.'s director of community engagement. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Memphis entrepreneurs can launch their dream company during the Summer of Acceleration

Chris JonesWednesday, February 26, 2020
Feature Story (stock photo) Eonomic Development

Free training for careers in hospitality industry coming to Whitehaven

Andrea ValenzuelaWednesday, February 19, 2020
Feature Story The 2020 Urban Summit will be held February 28 and 29 at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Madison Heights. (Urban Summit) Eonomic Development

2020 Urban Summit tackles employment justice

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 19, 2020
Feature Story Lesley Brown Rawlings, director of capacity building with Beloved Community, facilitates a discussion with local organizations. The six-session conversation focuses on ensuring inclusion and equity in the workplace. (Dorian Spears) Community Development

Memphis nonprofits ask, "Are we inclusive? Are we equitable?"

Chris JonesThursday, February 13, 2020
Feature Story On average, the Memphis Area Rideshare program comprises 300 commuters and 60 vanpools. Riders are matched by neighborhood, work location and hours.(Submitted) Transportation

Memphis Rideshare reduces emissions and builds community by taking cars off the road

Jim ColemanThursday, February 13, 2020
Feature Story Derion Lipford films his pitch proposal for the judges of ArtUp's North Memphis Incubator. (Sheri Neely) Arts and Culture

ArtUp offers North Memphis entrepreneurs $2,500, training, and chance to pitch to investors

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, January 30, 2020
Feature Story The Oasis Appliance store's strategic manager, Dana Driver (R), assists customers in selecting a new washing machine. (A.J. Dugger) Community Development

Oasis is part bike shop, part home and appliance store, and all about North Memphis

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, January 22, 2020
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 This is the second year teaching kindergarten for The Circle participant Candace Hill. Previously, she taught music for the Gestalt Network. (Ashley Davis) Kids and Education

The Circle sees high-performing teachers as industry experts. It's working to keep them in class.

Ashley DavisWednesday, December 04, 2019
Feature Story GoDaddy's Made in America docu-series premiered in Memphis on November 22. Its first episodes feature Memphis-area entrepreneurs. Stacy Cline stands at the far left. (Cole Bradley, High Ground News) Entrepreneurship

GoDaddy supports small business in Memphis, premiers docu-series

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 27, 2019
Feature Story The light of a claw machine casts an eerie light down the hallway of the former Hickory Ridge Mall. The mall is now owned by World Overcomers Church, who are working to repurpose it as a town center. (Ziggy Mack) Eonomic Development

The History of Hickory Hill, Part II: Annexation and Aftermath

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 27, 2019
Feature Story Paulita Edmondson is a family coordinator supervisor for Agape Child and Family Services. She's embedded in Hickory Hill. (Agape Child and Family Services) Kids and Education

Paulita Edmondson walks alongside Hickory Hill families to keep kids in their homes. Walk with her.

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 14, 2019
Feature Story Current and prospective minority entrepreneurs, small-business owners and others gathered for an Epicenter Think Tank event for innovative thinking . (Epicenter) Entrepreneurship

Epicenter, Power Center CDC partner for entrepreneurs in Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 07, 2019
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