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...
In July 2024, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed came to Memphis to explore our vibrant small business ecosystem and raise awareness about federal resources available to local entrepreneurs. His visit underscored the importance...
EDGE will host the second annual Inner City Economic Development (ICED) Loan Expo on Thursday, June 27. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program. Since it’s inception, more than 100 businesses have received $2 million in program funds. ICED Loans...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING of the Board 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,...
As 2024 draws to a close, EDGE is proud to reflect on an incredible year of achievements, milestones, and meaningful collaborations that have strengthened Memphis and Shelby County.
