By Cecilia Fay Almost every teenage girl loves shopping for new clothes. Shopping for a new outfit can give girls the confidence and determination they…
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Category: Small Business
The Church of the Walking Pants
Originally published in April, 2019 By Kelly King Howe In the movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner’s character, Ray Kinsella, hears a voice in his…
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A Sanctuary In Our Caffeine Culture: My Cup of Tea, Orange Mound
Words and Photos by Kelly King Howe “See the teacups that make up that chandler?” Cheryl Henderson’s voice trembled with emotion as she referred to…
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Epicenter’s News You Can Use: This Week’s COVID-19 Small Business Resources
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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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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