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Finance Committee Member Phil Stevenson Recognized

November 21, 2022 | News

EDGE honored Economic Development Finance Committee founding member Phil Stevenson at its September meeting. Mr. Stevenson was appointed to the committee board by Al Bright on May 15, 2013, and faithfully served his community throughout his tenure. He currently serves...

Summer Avenue Plans for Neighborhood Revitalization

November 21, 2022 | News

The Heights General Partnership, lead by Drew Joyner, Octavious Nickson, and Chris Hendrix was approved for a $75,000 ICED loan for three contiguous parcels at 3393 Summer, 3437 Summer, and 610 National. Total project costs are approximately $1.8 million, excluding...

C-PACER Program Leverages Private Funding for Public Good

November 21, 2022 | News

A sustainability landmark in Memphis was approved at the EDGE September board meeting with the inaugural C-PACER program for Tennessee. Memphis will be the first city in the state to adopt these resiliency measurements for economic growth and will serve as a blueprint...

EDGE Board Approves PILOT for Riviana Foods, Inc. Expansion

July 26, 2022 | News

The EDGE Board of Directors met today for its monthly meeting and approved a PILOT for Riviana Foods, Inc. Riviana Foods, Inc. is the largest processor, marketer, and distributor of rice products in the United States. This PILOT will assist the company to continue its...

EDGE Approves Transformational Legacy at Countrywood Project

June 30, 2022 | News

The EDGE Board of Directors approved a transformational redevelopment project in Cordova today.  EDGE’s approval of the Legacy at Countrywood TIF Economic Impact Plan will assist bringing $400 million in private capital investment to the Countrywood and Cordova...

EDGE Newsletter: March 2022

March 28, 2022 | News

In this Issue: Presidents Island Site Makes Way for New Occupant Venture South Productions Readies for Grand Opening Shelby County Earns ThreeStar Award Meet the Economic Development Finance Committee Click to read

Presidents Island Site Makes Way for New Occupant

March 16, 2022 | News

The EDGE Board approved the selection of a demolition company that will raze a building on a sizeable tract of land at the Port of Memphis. Today’s approval makes way for the Port to begin readying the site for an industrial occupant. The 42-acre site is located at...

EDGE Newsletter: February 2022

March 1, 2022 | News

In this Issue: Community Builder PILOT Approved for Northside High Revitalization ICED Loan Approvals Meet the EDGE Board Welcome Our New Port Operations Manager Click to read