A new creamery will soon call Whitehaven home with help from EDGE’s Economic Development Finance Committee. Kaye’s Pints & Scoops is owned by entrepreneur Kiamesha Wilson. Wilson received a forgivable $15,000 ICED loan for improvements to the business’s 2089...
EDGE’s Board of Directors approved a $100,000 grant today for the Greater Whitehaven Economic Development Corporation (GWERC). This grant continues EDGE’s commitment to working with local economic development partners throughout Shelby County to promote economic...
EDGE’s Economic Development Finance Committee approved Sumadhi Spa Pro Aesthetics Training Center as the twelfth Whitehaven business to receive an Inner City Economic Development (ICED) loan to assist with interior improvements. Pro Aesthetics Training Center, founded...
Memphis, Tenn. (May 19, 2021) – Health and Beauty industry leader, Ampro Industries, LLC. was among 4 key projects that received assistance today from EDGE. Others included helping a local partnership to purchase and restore a highly visible community shopping center...
Memphis, TN (May 3, 2021) For the second year in a row, the economic development efforts of EDGE and the Greater Memphis Chamber have been recognized as a one of the nation’s top 25 economic development partnerships receiving the prestigious Mac Conway Award for...
Memphis, TN (April 27, 2021) Today EDGE along with the City of Memphis, Shelby County Government, and the Greater Memphis Chamber, celebrated the official groundbreaking of a new facility for RDX, LLC. In August of 2020, RDX was approved for a six-year Jobs PILOT from...
Memphis, Tenn. (April 21, 2021) – EDGE worked to accelerate growth in Memphis today by approving four projects that will add high-paying corporate jobs, invest in Memphis 3.0 anchor neighborhoods, create a youth sports mecca in the heart of the City, and spur...
Memphis, TN (April 8, 2021) Two locally owned businesses received support from EDGE this week through its Neighborhood Emergency Economic Development (NEED) Grant and the Inner City Economic Development (ICED) loan programs. New venture The Vineyard, LLC. will utilize...
Memphis, Tenn. (March 17, 2021) – The automotive industry is investing heavily in electric and the City of Memphis could play a role in that transformation. California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, Mullen Technologies Inc. is looking for a suitable location for...
California-based medical device company, Alphatec Spine is planning to substantially expand its production capabilities and is looking at Memphis or North Mississippi for its new facility. Alphatec had considered expanding in its home state of California but wants to...
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.
