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Crafting a career: Local artisans build their businesses

Local artisans, from seamstresses and carpenters to potters and printmakers, are proving that they can make a living doing what they love. Here's a look at 10 of Memphis' top crafty small businesses, helmed by entrepreneurs who are turning the fruits of their creativity into fruitful businesses.

Cabsolutely founders  Andras Simon and Virag Reti
Cabsolutely offers taxi companies, and their riders, a lift
From point A to point B: New ways to connect Memphis

When it comes to improving transportation options in Memphis, city planners and administrators are not the only players making waves. Neighborhood-led initiatives, innovative new businesses and citizens are putting their money where their feet are, moving the community toward a more livable transportation future.  

A Rhodes College student visits the National Civil Rights Museum.
“Be the Dream” weekend celebrates the legacy of Dr. King
Bike Repair Stations at Shelby Farms keep cyclists moving
Spotlight on Bloomberg’s Innovation Teams and Memphis success
Bob Hazlett with Google Trekker
Memphis landmarks on the map with Google Trekker
Loeb Properties antes up on University District with purchase of former Newby’s buildings
Swedish invasion continues with H&M’s Memphis-area lease
Holiday Regift: Recycled trees going back into community

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