Memphis, Tenn. (July 24, 2020) – Every September, the Southern Heritage Classic is one of the country’s most anticipated college football games. The rivalry between HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Jackson State and Tennessee State has become a...
NADEC and NASBITE International will present a free webinar on July 30th at 2:00 ET to discuss programs and services that can assist your small business in obtaining export sales during the Covid-19 recovery phase. As many small businesses pivot and make updates to...
Via Brookings.edu. The COVID-19 public health crisis, the downturn triggered by the pandemic, and government, business, and individual responses to the pandemic have all provoked the sharpest and fastest economic downturn in U.S. history. At the depth of the downturn,...
The Greater Memphis Chamber released its Greater Memphis MSA Market Overview – COVID-19 Edition on July 2, 2020. The report highlights the state of employment for this region and contains several insights: The Greater Memphis MSA has held competitive unemployment...
Memphis, Tenn. (July 10, 2020) – Sekisui has been a staple of the Memphis restaurant scene for three decades. But when COVID-19 hit, the popular spot was not immune to the effects of the pandemic. “The business was reduced to just to-go orders,” said Sekisui owner...
Memphis, Tenn. (July 9, 2020) – In the midst of a health crisis unrivaled in our lifetimes, Memphis and Shelby County still have momentum. The Regional Economic Alliance (REA) met for its second meeting of 2020, it’s first since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In...
Via Brookings.edu According to two papers discussed at the Brookings Paper on Economic Activity (BPEA) conference in June, the US job market is recovering, albeit slowly. Businesses are re-opening, but with fewer employees than before the pandemic. One of the papers...
Via Area Development With the easing of restrictions surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak, organizations are starting to bring employees back into the workplace. A successful re-entry program will ensure the safety of company personnel and the public and avoid actions...
The Four Way Restaurant was an important gathering spot throughout the civil rights era Memphis, Tenn. (June 26, 2020) – Of the 10 businesses that received assistance from EDGE this week, three have been staples in their communities for more than 30 years, including...
Memphis, Tenn. (June 19, 2020) – Opened in May of last year, Trap Fusion had become a popular restaurant in Whitehaven, serving healthy southern cuisine to people from the surrounding neighborhoods and businesses in the area. In fact, in early March, things were going...
