FedEx Institute will host intensive blockchain technology workshop
The FedEx Institute of Technology will host a two-day intensive workshop, “Blockchain for Professionals,” Aug. 4, and Aug. 5 at the FedEx Institute.
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.
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.
GiVE 365 helps chart a five-year plan for Memphis
Since GiVE 365 was founded in 2010, the organization has provided $378,190 in grants to local nonprofits. For 2016, they targeted their collective giving power at local programs that will have a tangible impact on Memphis in the next five years.
Biking Michigan: Politics and safety
In part two of Biking Lake Michigan, writer Mark Wedel tackles some of the political realities surrounding biking in Michigan.
Ed Rice Community Center anchors Frayser
Frayser’s Ed Rice Community Center serves the neighborhood from a site that once served as a pauper’s graveyard for Shelby County.
The Byrd Nest finds catering success in Frayser
Sharon Byrd opened The Byrd Nest catering company in Frayser in 2011. She hopes to turn the side business into a restaurant that can better serve Frayser, a community lacking in local restaurant options.
Westside Elementary stands out in Frayser
In a community where failing schools has been the headline, Westside Elementary attempts to rewrite the education story in Frayser.
Innovator of the Week: Tommy Pacello
Tommy Pacello is President of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC), a community development organization supported by eight major anchor institutions operating in a two square mile area between Downtown and Midtown Memphis.
