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EDGE Newsletter: May 2020

EDGE May Update: EDGE Named One of the Top Economic Development Organizations in the Nation Read the Newsletter  

EDGE Third Quarter FY2020 Report Released

During Q3 FY 2020, approved projects committed to: 196 jobs at an average salary of more than $55,000 $334 million in capital investment in Memphis and Shelby County $35 million (projected) in additional tax dollars for the area $40 million in spending with minority...

Trap Fusion Hopes It Is Planting The Seeds to Help Whitehaven Grow

This interview was conducted in early March, just before the pandemic hit. Jason Gardner has lived in Whitehaven his entire life. Last year, he opened Trap Fusion, a restaurant serving healthy southern cuisine, with Monique Williams. The restaurant just blocks from...

Which Countries Offer the Best Prospects for Your Product or Service?

 Conducting Market Research  Via International Trade Administration International market research is a key piece of successful export planning. It is important to critically review and assess if the potential export destination is suitable for your product or service....

US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Webinar Series

Join the U.S. Commercial Service, Mohawk Global Logistics, and International Tariff Management Customs Regulations Specialists for a two-part webinar on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Starting July 1, 2020, the USMCA Free Trade Agreement goes into...

Southwest Offering Free Hospitality Training and Certification

Southwest Workforce & Community Solutions is sharing FREE online, training and certification opportunities to uplift businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Offer ends May 31st, 2020.  Earn the following certifications at no charge: Servsafe Food...