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The Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board was awarded a grant via the CARES Act. This grant will allow Greater Memphis to provide additional training dollars to employers of Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton Counties effected by COVID-19.  The funding is..

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bank of America recognized the extraordinary potential of two college freshmen, Hannah Blackwell and Akaash Seemakurty, by selecting them as 2020 Student Leaders (#BofAStudentLeaders). These two recent Shelby County Schools graduates completed the..

Alex Teague went directly into the construction industry after attending Howard Payne University.  He has spent more than 30 years in the industry and now serves as Division Vice President for Yates Construction. He has built over six million square feet for Yates..

Chamber Benefits, Inc. (CBI), a subsidiary of The Greater Memphis Chamber, is pleased to inform you of the 5 products that will help your business during these times. CBI was created to grow membership by providing high quality and affordable solutions for local..

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.

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The Greater Memphis Chamber is pleased to announce that nominees are currently being sought for the Young Memphis Class of 2020. Young Memphis recognition initiative is designed to cultivate and showcase exceptional young professionals in the Greater Memphis area. 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – (August 13, 2020) Chamber Benefits, Inc., a subsidiary of The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced a new worker’s compensation insurance product in partnership with Salus Insurance to help local businesses manage the costs of their workers comp..

Memphis, Tenn. - The Greater Memphis Chamber is proud to announce the launch of a new effort to increase the 2020 Census response rate in the Greater Memphis region. The census initiative is led by a group of public and private sector leaders who are eager to create..

July 31, 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 June 2020 unemployment..

The Greater Memphis Chamber is excited to announce the launch of a new webinar series dedicated to equipping business owners and leaders with strategies on implementing more equitable processes and opportunities within their companies. Sponsored by Independent Bank,