EDGE Approves 15-Year Jobs PILOT, Strengthens Local Manufacturing Sector

November 6, 2024 | News

The EDGE Board met on November 6 and approved a 15-year Jobs Payment-In-Lieu-Of-Tax (PILOT) for AAON, Inc. This incentive offer will be taken into consideration by the company as they make their expansion decision. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company is...

Announcing 2024 CDFA Distinguished Development Finance Agency Award Recipients

November 1, 2024 | News

The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 CDFA Distinguished Development Finance Agency Awards: the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE), the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA),...

EDGE sponsors MidSouth Development District’s Regional Summit 2024

October 28, 2024 | News

Last week, the MidSouth Development District’s Regional Summit 2024 brought together some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking leaders from across the region for a day packed with engaging discussions, skill-building workshops, and opportunities for meaningful...

Mickey’s Popcorn: A Memphis success story of innovation and impact

October 24, 2024 | News

Founded in 2020 by husband-and-wife team Kenny and Dr. Penny Mickey, Mickey’s Popcorn has quickly become a standout local business, known for its small-batch gourmet popcorn and deep commitment to community impact. With backgrounds in advanced food manufacturing,...

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Reconext to Establish Presence in Memphis

October 16, 2024 | News

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, and Reconext officials announced today that the company will invest more than $9 million to expand its operations and establish its first location in Tennessee....

EDGE Honors Local Leaders, Hosts Second Annual Economic Development & Community Recognition Awards

October 10, 2024 | News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE), today hosted its second annual Economic Development & Community Recognition Awards Breakfast. Held at the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms Park, the event gathered key...

Dr. Joann Massey discusses EDGE’s impact and new developments on Live at 9

October 6, 2024 | News

In October, EDGE President and CEO Dr. Joann Massey was invited to appear on WREG’s Live at 9 alongside Riko and Tiffany Wiley. On the local morning show, Dr. Massey highlighted EDGE’s ongoing efforts to support economic development throughout Memphis and Shelby...

EDGE Approves Leases for Two Properties, Advances Regional Economic Development

October 4, 2024 | News

The EDGE Board met on October 4 and approved two significant property leases that will play a crucial role in regional economic growth and industrial development. These agreements involve CTC Property, LLC for a 552-acre site in Pidgeon Industrial Park and Cardinal...

Muggin Coffeehouse and the impact of EDGE’s ICED loan program

September 30, 2024 | News

In 2019, Mary and Ken Olds, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind Muggin Coffeehouse, embarked on a journey to bring something special to the Whitehaven area of Memphis. With a $15,000 Inner City Economic Development (ICED) Loan from EDGE, they were able to...

EDGE Approves C-PACER Request, ICED Loan, Presents 2023 PILOT Performance Report

September 18, 2024 | News

The EDGE Board met on September 18 and approved one Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) request for One Memphis Place and an Inner City Economic Development (ICED) Loan for Esquire Investments LLC. A PILOT Performance Review &...