Momentum Blog | Economic development

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..

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. ..

The construction pipeline for industrial space in Greater Memphis, Tennessee set a new record as developers continue to be active in Memphis, according to CoStar, a global leader in commercial real estate information. In fact, in a February 2020 publication from..

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Memphis is on the move.

The University of Memphis Office of Economic Development and Government Relations is stimulating economic development in the University District. As chief economic development and government relations officer for the UofM, Ted Townsend shared a presentation..

The Chamber's Economic Development team hosted the second Blue Carpet Tour of 2019 last week. The Chamber team welcomed four consultants to Memphis for a two-day sales pitch on why the Bluff City is the right place for business relocation and expansion. 

Fueling our mission of economic development for all in the Greater Memphis community, the Chamber recognizes the importance of supporting a vibrant local arts community.  The artists of Memphis connect businesses, families and visitors to the heart and soul of our..