New Memphis College of Art offering helps makers think inside the box
First-of-its-kind coursework focuses on branding and packaging for the city’s growing class of entrepreneurs.
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LITE Memphis earns national award for fostering high school students into entrepreneurs
Memphis-based nonprofit LITE Memphis recently received a $20,000 award to support its work of training young entrepreneurs.
400 apartments and sprawling retail to replace empty warehouse on Broad Avenue
A partially blighted 1940s industrial warehouse on Broad Ave. in Binghampton will be transformed into a $50 million mixed-use project over the next several years thanks to a new partnership between local multifamily specialist James Maclin and retail guru Bob Loeb of Loeb Properties, who recently formed 3D Realty to focus on multi-purpose developments.
Developer rejuvenates Frayser retail complex
The renovation is removing blight from a severely distressed area and creating a retail center supported by the surrounding neighborhood.
Nuha Abuduhair brings specialty bakery to Overton Square
“I love that Midtown is very local. The people who live here are very local and they really support any Memphis entrepreneur, which is great. Memphis is growing and if you have an idea, people are just so supportive.”
“Experience designers” and Archer Malmo alumni launch creative branding firm
Don’t call them event planners. Dan Price and Ben Colar are in the business of experience curation.
Kemet Nu, Soulsville’s bookstore, to re-open as internet cafe
Entrepreneur Ayele Akibulan is reviving his father’s business legacy by re-opening the Kemet Nu bookstore property as an internet cafe, employment hub and casual restaurant.
New bagel shop on the way to Midtown
Entrepreneur, baker and backpacking enthusiast Dave Scott is set to take his already successful bagel business to the next level, with plans to open the first Dave’s Bagels brick-and-mortar location in Midtown later this year.
VIDEO: Pennies from Heaven breaks down employment barriers
How are rural foundations across the state approaching economic development? We’re sharing success stories right here in Michigan, with a look at how can the philanthropic sector break down barriers that make it challenging for employees to be successful in the workforce? Find out what Pennies from Heaven Foundation did to help.
Sisters opening new bake shop in Bartlett
Sisters Jami Harbin and Courtni Johnson are realizing their lifelong dream of opening a family restaurant business. Next month, they will open the first brick-and-mortar Jaybear Bake Shop in Bartlett at 7124 U.S. Highway 64, Suite 103, with plans for more in Memphis, Nashville, and Washington D.C.
LITE Memphis earns national award for fostering high school students into entrepreneurs
Memphis-based nonprofit LITE Memphis recently received a $20,000 award to support its work of training young entrepreneurs.
400 apartments and sprawling retail to replace empty warehouse on Broad Avenue
A partially blighted 1940s industrial warehouse on Broad Ave. in Binghampton will be transformed into a $50 million mixed-use project over the next several years thanks to a new partnership between local multifamily specialist James Maclin and retail guru Bob Loeb of Loeb Properties, who recently formed 3D Realty to focus on multi-purpose developments.
Developer rejuvenates Frayser retail complex
The renovation is removing blight from a severely distressed area and creating a retail center supported by the surrounding neighborhood.
Nuha Abuduhair brings specialty bakery to Overton Square
“I love that Midtown is very local. The people who live here are very local and they really support any Memphis entrepreneur, which is great. Memphis is growing and if you have an idea, people are just so supportive.”
“Experience designers” and Archer Malmo alumni launch creative branding firm
Don’t call them event planners. Dan Price and Ben Colar are in the business of experience curation.
Kemet Nu, Soulsville’s bookstore, to re-open as internet cafe
Entrepreneur Ayele Akibulan is reviving his father’s business legacy by re-opening the Kemet Nu bookstore property as an internet cafe, employment hub and casual restaurant.
New bagel shop on the way to Midtown
Entrepreneur, baker and backpacking enthusiast Dave Scott is set to take his already successful bagel business to the next level, with plans to open the first Dave’s Bagels brick-and-mortar location in Midtown later this year.
VIDEO: Pennies from Heaven breaks down employment barriers
How are rural foundations across the state approaching economic development? We’re sharing success stories right here in Michigan, with a look at how can the philanthropic sector break down barriers that make it challenging for employees to be successful in the workforce? Find out what Pennies from Heaven Foundation did to help.
Sisters opening new bake shop in Bartlett
Sisters Jami Harbin and Courtni Johnson are realizing their lifelong dream of opening a family restaurant business. Next month, they will open the first brick-and-mortar Jaybear Bake Shop in Bartlett at 7124 U.S. Highway 64, Suite 103, with plans for more in Memphis, Nashville, and Washington D.C.
