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GMERG releases Greater Memphis October Jobs Brief
November 22, 2023

Memphis, Tennessee (Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023) — The Greater Memphis Economic Research Group (GMERG) of the Greater Memphis Chamber released…

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Greg Duckett to chair Greater Memphis Chamber board in 2024
November 16, 2023

Memphis, Tennessee (Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023) — The Board of Directors of the Greater Memphis Chamber voted unanimously this afternoon…

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Chamber launches Academy of Innovation for Memphis
November 3, 2023

Memphis, Tennessee (Friday, Nov. 3, 2023) — The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced the launch of the Academy of Innovation…

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Over 100 students tour Memphis Manufacturers
October 31, 2023

More than 100 students from across Greater Memphis took tours of various manufacturing facilities as part of the Greater Memphis…

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Meet Stefanie Schwegman, Ambassador of the Month
October 31, 2023

Stefanie Schwegman, an ambassador of the Greater Memphis Chamber, has lived and worked in Memphis for over 30+ years. Passionate…

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Report: Memphis in top 10 for confectionery makers
October 31, 2023

This week, we’re serving up our 2022 Food & Beverage Industry Report. Digest the full course here, but here are some…

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Outside the Office: Jeremy Simpson
October 30, 2023

Like most of us, Jeremy Simpson had lots of time on his hands during the Covid lockdown in 2020.  

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Meet Audrey Cummings, extern at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
October 25, 2023

“What I noticed is that a lot of kids think of doctors or nurses when it comes to healthcare, but…

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Meet Cigna Teacher Extern Jennifer Sims
October 19, 2023

“The industry has changed like this generation has changed. I knew that this externship could give me the opportunity to…

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Memphis Chamber receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant to train 60+ adults
October 5, 2023

Memphis, Tennessee (Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023) — The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced that it will receive a Workforce Invest…

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October Ambassador of the Month: Stephen Willett
October 4, 2023

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

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Meet a Teacher Extern: Nike’s Freda Fields
October 2, 2023

“We need teachers to close the gap. Commit to the employment pipeline. Tell me what you want these students to…

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Meet the Chairman’s Circle: Cassandra Williams
September 28, 2023

Cassandra Williams seemed destined to live a life of service. Her mother worked for more than 30 years as a…

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Outside the Office: Dan Weddle & the PMW Classic
September 28, 2023

Peyton Martin Weddle had a melting pot of friends. Dan Weddle said his son was a good kid. A huge…

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Memphis Chamber wins five Excellence in Economic Development awards
September 20, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced that it is the winner of five…

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How Affordable, Employer-Supported Workforce Housing can Help Memphis
September 18, 2023

The Greater Memphis Chamber occasionally publishes contributed blog posts, like this one, from its members. To inquire about contributing a…

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What Health Insurance is Best for Small Businesses, Professional Practices?
September 15, 2023

The Greater Memphis Chamber occasionally publishes contributed blog posts, like this one, from its members. To inquire about contributing a…

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Meet Memphis Chamber September Ambassador of the Month Rozell Gray Jr.
September 6, 2023

Rozell Gray Jr., the owner of Rozell Gray Company, is a native Memphian whose passion is the growth and success…

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Greater Memphis Chamber chooses France for 2024 Memphis in May Salute
September 6, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023) – Less than a week after announcing it would lead the international, economic development,…

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Outside the Office: Travel mix-up leads to 12 new little blue houses in Jamaica
August 30, 2023

Six years ago, Chairman’s Circle investor Shawn Clayton was returning from a mission trip with his family and a few…

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