PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETINGof theBoard of Directors and Executive Committee Meeting of the Shelby County Joint Economic & Community Development Board (JECDB)Staffed by: EDGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all residents of the City of Memphis and County of Shelby,...
In Memphis, a unique and transformative educational institution is making waves in the beauty industry – Black Pearl Nail Academy. Founded by the visionary Duriya’ Caldwell in 2018, it is Tennessee’s first full-service specialty manicure school. It stands as an...
In August, Bank of America, EDGE, and the City of Memphis hosted the “Conversation Around Capital, Crime Prevention, and Small Businesses,” an event that brought together local business owners, city leaders, and law enforcement to discuss critical issues...
The EDGE Board met on August 21 and approved one Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) request for the Memphis Vitality Hotel and a loan to assist in the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Blue Cross Blue Shield headquarters...
TITLE: Director, Economic Development LOCATION: Downtown Memphis Office SUPERVISOR: President/CEO FLSA STATUS: Exempt EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2024 ORGANIZATION The Economic Development Growth Engine Industrial Development Board of the City of Memphis and County of...
EDGE VP of Operations Dr. Joann Massey was announced as one of 2024 Super Women in Business honoree by the Memphis Business Journal (MBJ). Every year, MBJ honors the top female leaders in the Memphis area with the Super Women in Business event. This marks the 12th...
In the latest episode of “The Headquarters” podcast, powered by EDGE, Dr. Joanne Massey sat down with Dilawar Syed, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), to discuss his dynamic career and the pivotal role of the SBA in supporting small...
In a recent Counsel of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) webinar, as part of an Equitable Lending Learning Series, industry leaders gathered to discuss Strategic Partnerships for Sharing Financial Risk. The event featured Dr. Joann Massey, vice president of...
For the past decade, the EDGE’s Inner City Economic Development (ICED) Loans have been a cornerstone of economic empowerment and community revitalization in Memphis. Since its inception in 2014, the program has been instrumental in fostering growth, creating jobs, and...
The EDGE Board met on July 17 and approved one new PILOT (Payment In Lieu of Taxes) and three PILOT amendments, as well as one forgivable Inner City Economic Development (ICED) Loan built to spark revitalization in distressed neighborhoods. During the Port of Memphis...
The session underscored the importance of collaboration between government, business leaders, and community organizations in promoting economic growth.
