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EDGE Programs
Project Database
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EDGE Meetings
EDGE Programs
Project Database
Resource Library
EDGE Meetings
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Driving Memphis &
Shelby County Forward

Economic Development
Growth Engine

EDGE brings together public and private entities to create new opportunities for economic advancement and prosperity.

learn more about EDGE

Driving Memphis &
Shelby County Forward

Economic Development
Growth Engine

EDGE brings together public and private entities to create new opportunities for economic advancement and prosperity.

learn more about EDGE

Driving Memphis &
Shelby County Forward

Economic Development
Growth Engine

EDGE brings together public and private entities to create new opportunities for economic advancement and prosperity.

learn more about EDGE
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PILOT

A temporary, partial abatement of future real and/or personal property taxes that an applicant would otherwise have paid.

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TIF

Funds public infrastructure and improvements, and can finance private entities.

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Small Business Loans

Small, forgivable loans that assist in facade and building improvements.

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IRB

Bonds that offer low-cost financing for manufacturing projects.

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FTZ

Allows companies importing parts/products to delay, reduce or eliminate taxes.

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FTZ

Allows companies importing parts/products to delay, reduce or eliminate taxes.

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Key Industries of Memphis & Shelby County

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Advanced Manufacturing

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Supply Chain & Logistics

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Corporate, Headquarters & Tech

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Food & Beverage

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Life Sciences

EDGE By the Numbers

Economic Impact Since 2011
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Created & Retained

Memphis/Shelby
County Jobs

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MWBE Spend

with local MWBEs

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More Than

In Capital Investment

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Generated

In Tax Revenue

EDGE By the Numbers

Economic Impact Since 2011
Digital rendering of man with medal white on red background
Created & Retained

Memphis/Shelby
County Jobs

Digital rendering of dollar bills white on red background
MWBE Spend

with local MWBEs

Digital rendering of hand with coins falling into palm white on red background
More Than

In Capital Investment

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Generated

In Tax Revenue

Our Award-Winning Transparency

EDGE and its partners provide incentive, finance and small business development programs that help your business grow.

View Shelby County businesses that have received grants from EDGE Programs

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View projects map
View Impact Scorecard

EDGE Recognition for Excellence

Upcoming Meetings

September 29: 2026 Memphis Brownfield Coalition Summit

Sep 8, 2026 | 01:59am

Some of the best development sites in Memphis are sitting empty because of contamination, or the suspicion of it. Cleaning them up takes coordination and capital that no single organization has on its own. That is what the Memphis Brownfield Coalition Summit is about....

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September 29: 2026 Memphis Brownfield Coalition Summit

Sep 8, 2026 | 01:59am

Some of the best development sites in Memphis are sitting empty because of contamination, or the suspicion of it. Cleaning them up takes coordination and capital that no single organization has on its own. That is what the Memphis Brownfield Coalition Summit is about....

EDGE meets with economic development leaders in Las Vegas

Aug 4, 2026 | 11:45am

In July, EDGE traveled to Las Vegas to meet with three economic development organizations as part of an “EDGE Exchange,” a series of peer visits with organizations in comparable metros across the country. Learning from our peers Economic development organizations...

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