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Chamber launches GMERG, hires executive director

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced a new name, leadership, and staff additions for its economic research and analysis arm, which has been renamed the Greater Memphis Economic Research Group, or GMERG (pronounced..

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Memphis Broker Spotlight: Sheridan Hibbard

The Greater Memphis Chamber is shining a spotlight on brokers who are offering level-funded health coverage, which can save small business members as much as 32% compared to traditional plans. Brokers can sign up by emailing Chamber Benefits, Inc. President Rob Recker...

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January Ambassador of the Month: Tracey Zerwig Ford

The Greater Memphis Chamber Ambassadors Program is made up of committed professionals who represent Greater Memphis to companies from around the world. Learn more about the Ambassadors Programhere.

Tracey Zerwig Ford has played many roles in Memphis, both on and off..

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Aspen Institute selects Memphis for Workforce Leadership Academy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Friday, 1/6/23) – The Greater Memphis Chamber and the Aspen Institute today announced plans to create the Memphis Workforce Leadership Academy, a year-long program to equip local leaders with the skills, knowledge, and resources to advance workforce..

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Memphis MSA sets new jobs record in November 2022

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022) – The Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) added 2,700 jobs in November to set a record of 671,500 total jobs, according to the latest report from the Greater Memphis Chamber’s data and analytics arm, the Center for..

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Ford, Greater Memphis Chamber announce mobility innovation competition

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 13, 2022 – Greater Memphis Chamber President & CEO Ted Townsend today announced that Greater Memphis and West Tennessee have been selected for Ford’s transformative, community-centered, two-year mobility innovation challenge.

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Chamber unveils Black business grant winners

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Tuesday, 12/13/22) – The Greater Memphis Chamber, in partnership with IKEA U.S. Community Foundation, today announced the winners of five competitive grants for Black-owned businesses in the Greater Memphis region at its 22nd Annual Chairman’s Luncheon.

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December 2022 Ambassador of Month: Dhane Marques

The Greater Memphis Chamber Ambassadors Program is made up of committed professionals who represent Greater Memphis to companies from around the world. Learn more about the Ambassadors Program here.

Dhane Marques has lived in the Memphis area since the early 1970s. He..

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Chamber taps Gwyn Fisher to head economic development

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, 12/1/22) – Gwyn Fisher, a Memphian who has played a pivotal role in attracting jobs and investment to Greater Memphis for nearly a decade, will join the Greater Memphis Chamber as its chief economic development officer on Dec. 14, the Chamber..

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Chamber Ambassador of the Month: Shantorra Owens

Shantorra Owens, a State Farm agent and a Greater Memphis Chamber ambassador, is a proud native of Memphis and is passionate about helping customers protect what matters most.

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