Via Bisnow As major U.S. companies look to capitalize on international freight connectivity and industrial growth, many are zeroing in on Middle America over coastal gateway markets. Millions of square feet of warehouses are under construction in Memphis, as well as...
Dear Employers: I have advised all Memphians to wear facial coverings when they are in public. Knowing just how much we need to cut down on COVID-19 transmission in the workplace, I wanted to make sure you received this message and are using your best efforts to...
Via Brookings The coronavirus pandemic has forced America into a virtual lockdown, leading to severe economic impacts. Data on the smartphone movement indicate that virtually all regions of the nation are practicing some degree of social distancing, resulting in less...
The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey. Based on current responses from 150 area business owners in the Greater Memphis region as of April 2, the Chamber estimates the following...
Via Brookings The economic impacts of COVID-19 are already shaping up to be significant, yet uneven, across the country. Yes, workers and businesses are affected, but so too is the fiscal capacity of governments that rely on a healthy economy for their revenue. As the...
Carnell Vann grew up in Frayser and, as he puts it, has been in love with that community his entire life. He is excited and inspired by the recent development across Frayser. Vann just recently reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic after closing for two months, adhering...
Via Greater Memphis Chamber The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey. Based on current responses from business owners in the Greater Memphis region as of March 26: 72 percent of...
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan is operated directly by the SBA. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan provides working capital only. Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee are eligible – border counties in neighboring states may be included in an eligible state’s service...
Via Brookings Metro Across the country, consumer spending, which supports 70% of the economy, is crashing as people avoid stores, restaurants, movie theaters, offices, and other public places. Already, layoffs have begun in both big cities like Seattle and Atlanta as...
