Monitoring Recovery | Indicators to Watch and Metrics that Matter

July 2, 2020 - To build an understanding of current labor market trends and conditions that are impacting the Memphis Metro area, the Chamber will release an update to our economic recovery in two-week intervals. With the release of the May 2020 unemployment numbers on..

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Meet the Chairman's Circle: Gary Rosenfeld

Gary Rosenfeld is the Chief Executive Officer of the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA). Rosenfeld’s main focus is to rebuild the transit system into a world class mass transit provider while implementing new transit innovations.

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Recap: Mid-Year Chairman’s Forum

On June 23, the Chamber held its annual Mid-Year Chairman's Forum, giving the full membership and guests an opportunity to learn about the what the Chamber has been engaged in so far this year and about the work that’s underway.Chamber President & CEO Beverly Robertson..

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Memphis selected to join Brookings Inclusive Economic Indicators Lab

Lab will help Greater Memphis Chamber, Innovate Memphis and BLDG Memphis advance locally-relevant metrics of economic inclusion to advance and grow opportunity
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COVID Unemployment Update: Memphis Unemployment lower than other TN Metros

Reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), while the April 2020 unemployment rate for the Memphis MSA rose higher than its previous January 2010 peak, the Memphis metro has seen less dramatic impact to unemployment compared to other metropolitan areas..

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5 Things to Consider When Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy

The success of any good marketing campaign is the strategy that supports it. Whether that is developed years in advance or crafted after a viral moment, marketing plans allow for a long-lasting effect to be made on consumers. The term “strategy” can often seem..

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SBA Reopens Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance Program

WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to..

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Chamber's 2020 Mid-Year Chairman’s Forum to Focus on "After the Virus"

On Tuesday, June 23,  join the Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman Willie Gregory for the Chamber’s first virtual Mid-Year Chairman’s Forum. Chairman Gregory will give a brief update on the activity the Chamber has engaged in during the first half of the year. Following..

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Member Advice with Nancy Denning-Martin

It takes hard work, dedication and sometimes good old fashion luck to build a strong, profitable business. One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and emerging business owners is to get smart insights from people who have been there before.

See what Nancy..

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Resource Guide To Building an Equitable and Inclusive Work Culture

As citizens across the nation voice their frustration and anger in the wake of civil unrest, we have heard from Memphis Business Leaders who want to create safe spaces for meaningful dialogue inside their organizations. In response, the Greater Memphis Chamber has..

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