ICED loans fueling local success: Trap Fusion’s global flavors
In Memphis, Trap Fusion has created a buzz with its fresh, inventive take on Southern cuisine. The Black-owned restaurant, founded by Jason Gardner and Markeith McCoy, has quickly become a beloved staple in the Whitehaven neighborhood, thanks to its flavorful dishes...Wednesday, September 18, 2024: EDGE Board Meeting
Location: Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South Simulation Space 516 Tillman | Memphis, TN 38112 Economic Development Finance Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Call to Order/Roll Call Public Comments Approval of the August 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes LOAN OPPORTUNITIES...September 2024: Shelby County Joint Economic & Community Development Board (JECDB) Board of Directors and Executive Committee Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETINGof theBoard of Directors and Executive Committee Meeting of the Shelby County Joint Economic & Community Development Board (JECDB)Staffed by: EDGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all residents of the City of Memphis and County of Shelby,...The impact of ICED loans: How Black Pearl Nail Academy is shaping the next generation of beauty professionals in Memphis
In Memphis, a unique and transformative educational institution is making waves in the beauty industry – Black Pearl Nail Academy. Founded by the visionary Duriya’ Caldwell in 2018, it is Tennessee’s first full-service specialty manicure school. It stands as an...Enhancing safety and growth for Memphis small businesses through EDGE’s CPTED
In August, Bank of America, EDGE, and the City of Memphis hosted the “Conversation Around Capital, Crime Prevention, and Small Businesses,” an event that brought together local business owners, city leaders, and law enforcement to discuss critical issues...EDGE Approves Hotel C-PACER Request, Awards Loan to Redevelop Former Blue Cross Blue Shield Headquarters
The EDGE Board met on August 21 and approved one Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) request for the Memphis Vitality Hotel and a loan to assist in the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Blue Cross Blue Shield headquarters...Now Hiring: Director, Economic Development
TITLE: Director, Economic Development LOCATION: Downtown Memphis Office SUPERVISOR: President/CEO FLSA STATUS: Exempt EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2024 ORGANIZATION The Economic Development Growth Engine Industrial Development Board of the City of Memphis and County of...Dr. Joann Massey Selected as a 2024 Super Woman in Business
EDGE VP of Operations Dr. Joann Massey was announced as one of 2024 Super Women in Business honoree by the Memphis Business Journal (MBJ). Every year, MBJ honors the top female leaders in the Memphis area with the Super Women in Business event. This marks the 12th...