Southwest Tennessee Community College is partnering with Generation, a nonprofit focused on education to employment, to provide free IT training in Memphis. IT Help Desk Technician The hero of any office, the IT help desk technician keeps technology running smoothly...
Memphis, Tenn. (November 18, 2020) – A global biosciences company with facilities in Memphis is looking to create 561 jobs and more than $200 million in investment for this city, with more possible growth on the horizon. Cognate BioServices, which has facilities in...
Memphis, Tenn. (November 4, 2020) – A popular Memphis restaurant is reopening in a new location. Mot & Ed’s Southern Eatery was a southern and soul food restaurant that has become well known over the years for its inviting atmosphere and special menu items like...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, salons across the city have had to deal with a decrease in customers, increased cleaning costs and simply trying to do their job in the age of social distancing. More than a quarter of all NEED Grant recipients have been salons. “My...
Via the US Bureau of Economic Analysis Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 33.1 percent in the third quarter of 2020, as efforts continued to reopen businesses and resume activities that were postponed or restricted due to COVID-19. In the...
Local Manufacturer Born Out of the Pandemic and Global Distributor Would Invest More Than $41 Million in Memphis Memphis, Tenn. (October 21, 2020) – Two projects approved today by EDGE would see companies expanding in or moving to Memphis, leading to more than 600...
During the October meeting of the EDGE Board of Directors, the Board recognized outgoing member, Jack Moore for his nine years of exemplary service and welcomed new member, Gerre Currie. Earlier this month, the Shelby County Commission gave final approval for...
Washington, DC (October 19, 2020) – The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County has been awarded an Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council for its Neighborhood Emergency Economic...
Memphis, Tenn. (October 7, 2020) – Retail and specialty boutiques, once supported wholeheartedly by a loyal customer base are now struggling just to keep their doors open. “Most customers have not been comfortable coming into the store,” said Grace Byeitima, owner of...
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.
