Chamber opens registration for 2023 Memphis teacher externs, hosts

  • The Greater Memphis Chamber is accepting teacher extern and company host applications as part of its 2023 Teacher Externship Program at memphischamber.com/externs
  • The goal of the program is to build bridges between classrooms and businesses to help high school..
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Ireland-based PBC BioMed to open first U.S. Office in Memphis

PBC BioMed, a medical device design and development company headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, today announced that it will open first U.S. office in Memphis, TN.

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February Ambassador of the Month: Gloria Carson

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.

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MSS Steel Tubes USA LLC to open $6M Memphis plant, create 129 jobs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, 1/8/23) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today joined MSS Steel Tubes USA LLC, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, and other elected officials in announcing that the company plans to invest $6 million to open its first U.S. steel tubes production plant in..

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Meet the Chairman's Circle: Will Isom, Charles River Laboratories

As Site Director for three of Charles River Laboratories’ Memphis locations, Will Isom is responsible for CRL’s cell therapy manufacturing services.CRL currently employs more than 20,000 people in 100-plus facilities in more than 20 countries. Locally, the company..

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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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