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.
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.
COVER STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee
Tennessee, already an automotive powerhouse, motors into our winner’s circle with a diverse growth strategy that’s hitting on all cylinders.
Tennessee Is BF’s 2013 State Of The Year
With a diverse, well-executed growth strategy, the Volunteer State takes top honors in Business Facilities annual competition.
FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets
As more companies understand the advantages of near-instant access to their markets, the trend of service businesses partnering with logistics providers will continue to grow.
COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings
Baton Rouge tops the field in economic growth potential; China surges into the lead in renewable energy investment. From the July/August 2013 issue.
NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report
New Orleans, Newport News (VA), Baltimore and Philadelphia are standouts in our Logistics Leaders (Ports) category.
UWT Logistics To Expand Memphis Facilities
Warehousing and distribution management company to invest $4.8 million, create 81 new jobs.
Pinnacle Airlines Corp. Headquarters Will Relocate to Minnesota
Pinnacle presently occupies 170,000 square feet at One Commerce Square in downtown Memphis, which houses approximately 500 employees. Tentative plans call for the move to Minnesota to be completed by May 2013.
FEATURE STORY: Aerotropolis – Landing In The Heart Of 21st Century Urban Planning
The future of economic development is taking shape at major international air hubs that have become the anchor of an organically expanding growth strategy: the Aerotropolis. From the January/February 2012 issue.
FEATURE STORY: Powering New Markets – Converting Green Energy To Currency
Sky-high expectations that renewable energy would be the growth driver of a new economy are giving way to market-driven realities. From the January/February 2012 issue.
