EDGE Economic Development Finance Committee “Keeps the Dream Alive” for 10 More Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19

May 8, 2020 | News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 8, 2020) – After weeks of uncertainty and fear, several Memphis businesses have some relief and a renewed spirit after they were approved for an EDGE NEED Grant. In the words of Simply Fabulous owner, Fabiola Francis (pictured right) who was...

ProTrain Offering Continuing Education Training Institute FREE June 8-12, 2020

May 7, 2020 | News

Continuing Education Training Institute (CETI) brings together national leaders in continuing education with business experts to explore workforce trends that impact your students and your programs. The conference offers specialized training to enhance educational...

EDGE Named One of the Top 20 Economic Development Organizations in the Nation

May 4, 2020 | News

Memphis, TN (May 4, 2020) – A busy 2019 that saw more than $680 million in investment and an additional 1,700 jobs for our area, has earned the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) a 2020 Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic...

Southwest Tennessee Community College Offering Free Online Courses

May 4, 2020 | News

Southwest Tennessee Community College is now offering free online courses. From now and until June 30, you can sign up for any of the courses listed below at no cost. The selections are focused on learning new skills that can help you grow your small business....

EDGE Finance Committee Approves $62,500 in Grants for 11 Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19

May 1, 2020 | News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 1, 2020) – In 20 years, Fabiola Francis, owner of the catering company Simply Fabulous, has never had a layoff. But since the COVID-19 lockdown, she is down to just two part-time employees. “Because of the lockdown, we lost more than 80 percent of...

Tennessee Economic Recovery Survey

April 30, 2020 | News

If you are a business owner, Governor Lee and his Economic Recovery Group need your input as they work to safely reopen Tennessee’s economy. They are eager to hear from all businesses about the challenges you are experiencing and how the state government can possibly...

Friday, May 22, 2020: Economic Development Finance Committee Meeting

April 28, 2020 | Meetings

Friday, May 22, 2020   10:00 a.m. CDT THERE WILL BE NO PHYSICAL MEETING. Due to the declarations of a State of Emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor of Tennessee, and the Mayors of both Shelby County and the City of Memphis, relating to the...

Friday, May 15, 2020: Economic Development Finance Committee Meeting

April 28, 2020 | Meetings

Friday, May 15, 2020 10:00 a.m. CDT THERE WILL BE NO PHYSICAL MEETING. Due to the declarations of a State of Emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor of Tennessee, and the Mayors of both Shelby County and the City of Memphis, relating to the...

Friday, May 8, 2020: Economic Development Finance Committee Meeting

April 28, 2020 | Meetings

Friday, May 1, 2020: Economic Development Finance Committee Meeting

April 28, 2020 | Meetings

Due to the declarations of a State of Emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor of Tennessee, and the Mayors of both Shelby County and the City of Memphis, relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic, EDGE has determined that it is necessary that the meeting...