Economic Development

Crew members for the Heights CDC work on traffic calming features to complement the new bioswale construction at Tutwiler and National in 2022. (File photo: Reginald Johnson)

Memphis MPO seeks residents’ input on building new Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Greenprint Plan

The Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization is looking to “propel” a new master plan for guiding the development of multi-modal transportation in the region.

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Meka Egwuekwe, co-founder and executive director of CodeCrew, speaks to coding students at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library in 2018. (File photo: Brandon Dahlberg)
Celebrating its 160th anniversary, this Memphis bank just awarded $1.6M in grants to 160 nonprofits

"We are honored to recognize these outstanding nonprofit organizations through the Grants for Good campaign," says First Horizon Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Bryan Jordan.

On the greensward at Overton Park, members of the Central High School band take a few extra minutes to practice their parts as the rest of the band wraps up practice behind them in 2021. (File photo: Cole Bradley)
Memphis Mayor Paul Young joins the Mayors for Parks Coalition: ‘I believe in the power of parks’

“I believe in the power of parks and green spaces; I’m excited to become part of this important coalition,” says Mayor Young.

Take a journey on the Shores & Islands Ohio Heritage Trail

The trail takes history buffs on a journey through the history of the Shores & Islands area.

Fit to print (just about anything): Loris Printing evolves with the times

Loris Printing continues to serve the area with its myriad of services.

Regional Housing Partnerships addressing need for affordable housing

As part of the Region I Regional Housing Partnership, the Capital Area Housing Partnership and the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission are tasked with developing local action plans to address the housing crisis. City and state government, neighborhood developers including Forsberg Real Estate, and area nonprofits are working together to address homelessness in greater Lansing and to attract residents to Eaton Rapids. 

50 States of Matt:

Matt Thomas is on a mission to visit each of the U.S. 50 states in 50 weeks, and recently made Sandusky his Ohio stop.

Grape expectations:

The Put-in-Bay Township Park District is working to raise $1.1 million for the purchase of an 11-acre parcel of property.

"Haven of Hope is here to offer a safe and unique healing experience for those suffering from eating disorders and trauma," says Brittney Greer, LPC, MHSP, executive clinical director of Haven of Hope.
New treatment facility for eating disorder and trauma care set to open in Memphis in late summer

"Haven of Hope is here to offer a safe and unique healing experience for those suffering from eating disorders and trauma," says Brittney Greer, LPC, MHSP, executive clinical director of Haven of Hope.

"One million acres of tangible conservation in one year is an achievement that's nearly 90 years in the making," says Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam.
Memphis nonprofit achieves 1M acres of wetlands conservation throughout North America in FY24

"One million acres of tangible conservation in one year is an achievement that's nearly 90 years in the making," says Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam.

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