EDGE Board Approves Major Investments Supporting Manufacturing Growth and Modernization

April 15, 2026 | News

The Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board on Wednesday approved three significant projects that will drive continued investment, job creation, and long-term economic growth across the region’s industrial sector. The EDGE Economic Development Finance...

Discover St. Jude highlights the power of long-term partnership

April 8, 2026 | News

Dr. Joann Massey recently joined community leaders, including Memphis Mayor Paul Young and MPD Chief C.J. Davis, for Discover St. Jude, an evening hosted by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Office of Government Affairs to share the latest developments across its...

Key industries powering Memphis’ economy

April 1, 2026 | News

Memphis is known for its resilience, resourcefulness, and strategic location. But the strength of our economy is anchored in a set of industries that continue to drive job creation, capital investment, and long-term opportunity across Memphis and Shelby County. These...

EDGE Board Approves Port Jurisdiction Expansion Request and Sublease, One Small Business Loan

February 18, 2026 | News

The Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board on Wednesday approved two resolutions on behalf of the Memphis and Shelby County Port Commission, advancing actions aimed at strengthening regional economic development and improving operational efficiency at...

EDGE Board Approves Two Port of Memphis Subleases, One Small Business Loan

January 21, 2026 | News

The Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board on Wednesday approved Watco Transloading, LLC request to sublease two portions of the public dock to Granite Construction and T&S Southern. The Port of Memphis Board finalized SCF Fleeting’s lease for a portion...

Hyosung HICO, Ltd. Expands U.S. Manufacturing Headquarters for Second Time in Six Months

November 12, 2025 | News

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Hyosung HICO, Ltd. officials announced today the company will expand operations at its U.S. manufacturing headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee....

EDGE Honors Local Leaders, Hosts Third Annual Economic Development & Community Recognition Awards

October 9, 2025 | News

The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) hosted its third annual Economic Development & Community Recognition Awards Breakfast today at the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms. The event brought together decision-makers, business...

EDGE Board Approves Election of Officers, Sublease at Pidgeon Industrial Park

September 17, 2025 | News

The Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board on Wednesday, September 17 approved the election of officers and authorized a key sublease agreement during its September board meeting. One small business loan was also granted. The board elected new officers for...

Expanding access to capital: EDGE at the Tennessee Economic Development Basic Finance course

September 9, 2025 | News

In Chattanooga this August, EDGE President and CEO Dr. Joann Massey joined development finance leaders from across the state for the Tennessee Economic Development Basic Finance Course, a program designed to strengthen knowledge of core financing tools that fuel local...

Highlights from the August Port of Memphis and EDGE Board Meetings

August 21, 2025 | News

At the August 20, 2025 joint meeting of the EDGE Board and the International Port of Memphis Board, leaders advanced several projects that will fuel investment, create jobs, and enhance Memphis’s competitiveness in logistics, technology, and energy. From clean energy...