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EDGE Receives International Award for Its COVID-19 Response

October 19, 2020 | News

Washington, DC (October 19, 2020) – The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County has been awarded an Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council for its Neighborhood Emergency Economic...

Specialty Boutique Hit Hard by COVID-19, Receives Assistance from EDGE

October 7, 2020 | News

Memphis, Tenn. (October 7, 2020) – Retail and specialty boutiques, once supported wholeheartedly by a loyal customer base are now struggling just to keep their doors open. “Most customers have not been comfortable coming into the store,” said Grace Byeitima, owner of...

EDGE Releases FY2020 Annual Report

October 5, 2020 | News

FY2020 will forever be defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which occurred in the third and fourth quarters. EDGE created the Neighborhood Emergency Economic Development (NEED) Grant to provide relief to small neighborhood-serving businesses located in Memphis’ most...

MOVEHIRE Training Provides Stability, Focus for Local Artist

September 28, 2020 | News

Tattoo artist Peter Miller was looking for stability for his family when he decided to enroll in the Machinist training program at Moore tech. Machinists operate heavy machinery to produce parts and tools from metal, plastic, or other materials. There is a strong...

Training, a Better Life Fall Into Place for MOVEHIRE Participant

September 23, 2020 | News

It’s not often that everything seems to fall into place, but when Janice Peete decided to enroll in training to get certified as a machinist, that is exactly what happened. Machinists operate heavy machinery to produce parts and tools from metal, plastic, or other...

EDGE NEED Grant Supports Neighborhoods Throughout Memphis Amid Pandemic

September 11, 2020 | News

Memphis, Tenn. (September 11, 2020) – If there is one thing Ice Cream Shops can depend on, it’s that the summer months will bring a steady stream of business. But in the age of COVID-19, nothing is for sure anymore. “Since we opened back up, our sales at the Crosstown...

Moore Tech Automotive Improves Blight and Grows Workforce in Memphis

September 1, 2020 | News

This story was completed just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Jordan Williams has always had a knack for repairing cars and motorcycles. She said it probably all goes back to when she was little, spending time with her dad under the hood of various cars and watching...