Memphis
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Memphis articles below.
Real-Time Data Drives Post-Pandemic Health Care
Building a resilient post-COVID health care workforce will require data-driven solutions to meet evolving employee needs, according to Deloitte’s 2021 Global Health Care report.
Business Facilities’ 2021 Metro Rankings Report
Millennials are migrating into Connecticut from New York City and Boston in droves, making Greater Hartford, CT the top-ranked Millennial Magnet in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
Memphis Takes Logistics Crown, NYC Tops In Fintech
Memphis, TN tops the list of Logistics Leaders, New York City leads the new Fintech ranking in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
Customized Training Programs: Finding The Perfect Fit
Everywhere from factory floors to research labs to virtual space—and every work space in between—today’s customized training programs are ensuring that new hires quickly get up to speed.
Mullen Technologies Picks Memphis For EV Manufacturing
California-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Mullen Technologies Inc. has selected Memphis, TN for its U.S. manufacturing hub.
Amazon To Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee
The 855,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Memphis, TN is anticipated to launch in time for the 2020 holiday shopping season.
Hyosung Heavy Industries Locating First U.S. Production Facility In Tennessee
The South Korea-based company will invest $86.9 million and create 410 new jobs in Memphis over the next seven years.
FedEx Investing Another $450M In Memphis Hub
Total investment in the new sort facility, installation of state-of-the-art systems and construction of a new bulk truckload building will now exceed $1.5 billion over six years.
Fedex Logistics Moving HQ To Downtown Memphis
The global logistics solutions company will continue to grow in Shelby County, investing $44 million and creating 689 jobs.
Indigo Ag Establishing North American HQ In Tennessee
The agricultural technology company will invest $6.6 million and create approximately 700 jobs at its new Memphis headquarters over the next three years.
Tennessee, Memphis Invest $37M To Improve City Infrastructure
The investments will improve public infrastructure surrounding the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital expansion project in Memphis, TN.
2016 Metro Rankings Report: San Antonio, TX Is No. 1 In Economic Growth Potential
San Antonio, TX is the top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities’ 12th Annual Rankings Report; Reno-Sparks, NV and Huntsville, AL placed second and third, respectively.
LEDIC Realty Company To Locate New National HQ In Memphis
LEDIC Realty Company will invest $10.2 million in a new state-of-the-art national headquarters in Memphis, TN, creating 300 jobs.
State Focus: Tennessee Reigns Supreme In The Southeast
The Business Facilities back-to-back State of the Year honoree shows no signs of slowing down its jobs juggernaut, with every week bringing a new project to the volunteer state.
Industry Focus: Water Resources – Greater Memphis, 100 Trillion Gallons
Greater Memphis has an abundant supply of pure, sweet water: the Memphis Sands Aquifer holds nearly 100 trillion gallons of this precious commodity, which is becoming an economic development priority.
Feature Story: Tennessee Governor’s Report – Staying Ahead Of The Curve
Tennessee has implemented reforms that have made its educational system the most improved in the nation, but Gov. Bill Haslam is aiming at a much bigger goal: building an army of skilled workers.
Feature Story: 3D Printing Is Shaping Up
Additive manufacturing is the hottest new growth sector, promising to revolutionize how just about anything you can imagine gets made.
Feature Story: Tennessee State of the Year AGAIN!
A powerhouse auto cluster, the nation’s most-improved education system and world-class infrastructure keep the volunteer state on its pedestal.
Tennessee Repeats As BF’s State Of The Year
The Volunteer State becomes the first back-to-back winner of Business Facilities' top annual honor.
Target Corporation To Locate New Online Fulfillment Center In Memphis, TN
Fortune 50 retailer to invest $50 million; will create more than 400 new jobs.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development
Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, shares his thoughts on education, technology, and logistics for the state.
Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Memphis, NOLA Are Logistics Leaders; Houston Is No. 1 In Use...
Memphis and New Orleans continue their domination of logistics categories while Houston leads in renewable energy and Youngstown is tops in export growth.
