September 29: 2026 Memphis Brownfield Coalition Summit

September 8, 2026 | News, Upcoming Meeting

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 Board Approves Transfer of Central Lofts to New Ownership Team, Preserving 127 Apartments Near Liberty Park

August 20, 2026 | News

The Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board on Wednesday approved the transfer of an existing Residential PILOT to Central Lofts LLC, clearing the way for a new ownership team to complete and operate the 127-unit Central Lofts community at 300 S. Hollywood St....

EDGE meets with economic development leaders in Las Vegas

August 4, 2026 | News

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...

EDGE President & CEO Dr. Joann Massey Earns Certified Port Executive Designation

July 20, 2026 | News

The Economic Development Growth Engine of Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) today announced that President and CEO Dr. Joann Massey has earned the designation of Certified Port Executive (CPE). The program requires completion of intensive executive-level courses...

EDGE Board advances economic development priorities at July meetings

July 15, 2026 | News

During the July 15 board meetings, the EDGE Board of Directors, Economic Development Finance Committee, and the PILOT Performance Review & Compliance Committee approved a slate of initiatives supporting local businesses, entrepreneurship, and long-term regional...

Small Business Expo celebrates Memphis entrepreneurs and community partnerships

July 9, 2026 | News

From neighborhood restaurants and service providers to makers and artists, the Fourth Annual Small Business Expo showcased the incredible talent, resilience, and innovation that continue to strengthen Memphis and Shelby County. Hosted by EDGE at the Renasant...

EDGE Board Approves Port Lease Extension and C-PACER Financing, Two Small Business Loans

June 17, 2026 | News

The Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board on Wednesday approved two actions that support long-term economic growth, infrastructure investment, and community development across Memphis and Shelby County. The EDGE Economic Development Finance Committee also...

Entrepreneurship City Brings Memphis Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses and Creatives Together at Fourth Annual EDGE Expo

June 15, 2026 | News

Event showcases growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlights businesses that have invested $9 million and created nearly 600 jobs through EDGE’s support. As Memphis continues to strengthen its entrepreneurial ecosystem through Entrepreneurship City, Economic...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026: EDFC and EDGE Board Meetings

June 15, 2026 | News

Location: Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South Simulation Space 516 Tillman | Memphis, TN 38112 Economic Development Finance Committee Meeting 2:30 p.m. Call to Order/Roll Call Public Comments Approval of the April 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes LOAN...

Memphis welcomes global leaders through the Americas Competitiveness Exchange

May 27, 2026 | News

Memphis recently welcomed leaders from across the Western Hemisphere for the Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE), a premier initiative led by the Organization of American States (OAS) focused on strengthening innovation, competitiveness, and economic collaboration...