Economic Development

CityWood owner Matthew Wrage

CityWood plans renovation of Binghampton building

CityWood and owner Matthew Wrage have big plans for their newly acquired building at 583 Scott Street off Broad Avenue in Binghampton. 

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Concourse B reimagining on tap at Memphis Airport

Memphis International Airport’s Concourse B will get a much needed modernization thanks to a new $12.4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Performance on Main Street Downtown
DMC expands creative grant program, selects first recipients

The Downtown Memphis Commission is broadening the scope of its Downtown Events, Animation, and Activation Grant program designed to bring fun, creative and artistic ideas to downtown.

Memphis gets competitive edge with Fast Track PILOT

The Memphis-Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) recently approved a new tax incentive package created to give the Memphis area an edge over surrounding markets. 

Five in One Social Club purchases ‘dream building,’ expanding

Five in One Social Club has acquired the former Memphis Cycle & Supply Co. building at 2575 Summer Avenue and plans to expand their operations on Broad Avenue into the new location.

External renovations on track for University District restaurant

Plans are moving for building and streetscape improvements at The Choo, a family-owned and operated restaurant located just west of the newly revitalized University District area.

Loeb plans Overton Square property renovation

An old building’s getting a fresh look in Overton Square. Loeb Properties is preparing for an extensive facelift and renovation of its currently occupied, two-tenant building at the corner of Cooper Street and Madison Avenue.  

Proposed Lake District expected to boost Lakeland economy

The Lake District, an ambitious new 126-acre mixed-used development proposed in Lakeland, is expected to make a big impact on the local economy once construction starts in mid-2017.

left to right: Morris Wilder (The Barber Institute, Owner), Natasha Donerson (EDGE Economic Development Finance Committee Board Chair), John Lawrence (EDGE Strategic Economic Development Planning Manager)
Barber Institute preps for early 2017 opening

The Barber Institute and owner Morris Wilder plan to open the doors at 1642 Shelby Drive to the school’s first students early next year. 

The Merlin Home is open in the Sault.
Merlin Home opens in Sault Ste. Marie

A new adult living facility is open in the Sault for residents with dementia.

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