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Memphis, Tennessee (Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023) — The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced that it will receive a Workforce Invest Grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to accelerate workforce training and education across the region ahead of a historic influx..

A Greater Memphis Chamber ambassador since 2019, Stephen Willett was raised in Memphis and graduated from Christian Brothers High School and the University of Memphis.

"We need teachers to close the gap. Commit to the employment pipeline. Tell me what you want these students to do and be so we can give them a chance at employment," explains Freda Fields.

Cassandra Williams seemed destined to live a life of service. Her mother worked for more than 30 years as a registered nurse in the Mississippi Delta. Her father was a civil rights and union activist who brought a very young Cassandra and the family from Clarksdale to..

Peyton Martin Weddle had a melting pot of friends. Dan Weddle said his son was a good kid. A huge Grizzlies fan. One night Dan got a call from his son, who was leaving a game with friends. Peyton asked Dan to check the closet under the stairway to see if a big black..

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced that it is the winner of five Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the world’s largest organization for economic developers, including a gold award for its work to..

The Greater Memphis Chamber occasionally publishes contributed blog posts, like this one, from its members. To inquire about contributing a post,please email Director of Communications Ryan Poe.

The Greater Memphis Chamber occasionally publishes contributed blog posts, like this one, from its members. To inquire about contributing a post, please email Director of Communications Ryan Poe.

Rozell Gray Jr., the owner of Rozell Gray Company, is a native Memphian whose passion is the growth and success of the people in the city of Memphis. Rozell is dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and organizations plan and organize for their clients.As an..

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023) – Less than a week after announcing it would lead the international, economic development, and diplomatic activities for the Memphis in May International Festival, the Greater Memphis Chamber today unveiled France as the..