EDGE Approves Two ICED Loan Applications, One Fast Track PILOT

October 18, 2023 | News, Press Releases

During the October 2023 board meeting, the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) Board met and approved two Inner City Economic Development (ICED) Loans for businesses in Hickory Hill and the Medical District. A 10-year Fast Track...

EDGE Launches Podcast Focused on Economic Development, Community Growth

October 2, 2023 | Articles, News, Press Releases

The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) today announced the launch of its new podcast, The Headquarters. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at groundbreaking initiatives, success stories, and inspiring individuals who are...

The Headquarters: Episode One, Featuring Jim Strickland

September 30, 2023 | Articles, News

In our inaugural episode of The Headquarters, aired in September 2023, EDGE Vice President of Operations, Dr. Joann Massey, sat down with Jim Strickland, former Mayor of Memphis, for an insightful exploration into his 16 years of overseeing economic development and...

EDGE Approves Two PILOT Amendments, One ICED Loan Application

September 20, 2023 | News, Press Releases

During the September board meeting, the EDGE Board met and approved two PILOT (Payment In Lieu of Taxes) amendments that will create and retain more than 700 jobs in Memphis, encouraging investment and economic growth. Additionally, the Economic Development Finance...

EDGE Express Newsletter: August 2023

September 1, 2023 | Articles, News

Click here to view the August 2023 edition of the EDGE Express newsletter.

EDGE Announces New Incentives, Fosters Progress Through Strategic Partnerships

August 16, 2023 | News, Press Releases

During the August 2023 board meeting, the EDGE Board approved a $5 million loan as part of the overall capital stack of the $264 million renovation of 100 N. Main by the 100 N. Main Development Partners, led by Kevin Woods, Billy Orgel, Jay Lindy, Adam Slovis, and...

Advanced Manufacturers Select Memphis to Expand Local Workforce

June 21, 2023 | News

At the June EDGE Board meeting, the Board approved two Payments-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) for PMC Biogenix, Inc. and DMN Westinghouse at today’s meeting. Staff expects approximately $6.2 million in local tax revenues to be received from the combined PILOTs. Al Bright,...

MSS Steel Tubes USA Celebrates First U.S. Based Facility with Ribbon Cutting

May 18, 2023 | News

Joann Massey, Vice President of Operations at EDGE, welcomed economic development stakeholders and executives at a ribbon cutting event to celebrate MSS Steel’s $6.8 million investment in southeast Memphis, launching the company’s first U.S. facility. Massey was...

EDGE PILOTs for Richardson Oilseed and Link on Broad Expansion Drive Economic Growth in Memphis

April 19, 2023 | News

Two Memphis businesses are expanding, attracting major development in the city. The EDGE Board approved a $220 million PILOT (Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes) for Richardson Oilseed to improve and  enlarge its 1351 Williams Ave facility. This 15-year Expansion PILOT will...

Joann Massey Joins EDGE as Vice-President of Operations

April 11, 2023 | News

EDGE has announced an addition to the leadership team of Joann Massey as the Vice-President of Operations. Joann Massey has had proven outcome-based success in both the public and private sector including economic, workforce and community development, financial...