As we enter Phase 2 of reopening in Memphis and Shelby County, please reach out via the link at the end of this email if…
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Category: Small Business
PINNACLE LOANS $101.3 MILLION TO MEMPHIS-AREA COMPANIES IN THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
514 local businesses received a PPP loan from the firm, with 87% under $350,000 MEMPHIS, TN, May 7, 2020 – Through the end of Wednesday, May 6,…
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City & County Release A Back-to-Business Framework for Memphis & Shelby County
Memphis—The City of Memphis, Shelby County Government, and the six suburban municipalities today announced a plan to get Shelby County residents safely back-to- business. “I’ve…
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Do Something Bookish! Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, All Week, with Burke’s Books Online
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY From Burke’s Books: In a normal world, this week would have been a big build-up to one of the best days of…
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CARES Act Relief – Where’s my (local) money? And, is more (local) help on the way?
While Congress works on more relief money, a report from Alignable and (casual) correspondence with local business owners reveal heartbreaking and potentially devastating challenges with…
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New Normal Virtual Summit: Conducting Business in the Shadow of COVID-19
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, join Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Beverly Robertson for the New Normal: Conducting Business in the Shadow of COVID-19.…
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COVID-19: Mayor continues Mayor’s Meal Challenge, shares updates on testing
From Mayor Jim Strickland: Last Friday, we kicked off the Mayor’s Meal Challenge, and like I knew it would be, the response was overwhelming. My…
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COVID Relief: Invest Local, Save Local. Renasant Bank steps up for local restaurants where the national banks lagged behind
Feature image, from the Majestic Grille’s Facebook page “I literally had no idea what to do,” said Patrick Reilly. “I was in a complete panic.”…
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EDGE Launches NEED Grant for Small Inner City Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Announced this week, From the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County: The coronavirus pandemic has adversely affected small businesses everywhere and especially…
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City and Mayor Announce Financial Help for Local Businesses
MEMPHIS – APRIL 13, 2020 – Mayor Jim Strickland announced today the creation of two City of Memphis micro-loan programs intended to assist Memphis businesses experiencing…
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