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FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis - Good News for Memphis, March 24, 2026
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FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis - Good News for Memphis, March 24, 2026

I know many of y’all have been on vacation for Spring Break the past couple of weeks. But I think there’s nothing like getting away to help you remember home.

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Strait of Hormuz Shutdown: What It Means for Memphis and Tennessee
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Strait of Hormuz Shutdown: What It Means for Memphis and Tennessee

A sudden, dramatic 94% drop in shipping traffic through the world’s most crucial oil chokepoint is sending economic shockwaves well beyond the Middle East. From rising fuel costs to disruptions in farm and logistics operations in West Tennessee, businesses and consumers are already dealing with higher prices and supply chain uncertainties.

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FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis, March 10, 2026
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FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis, March 10, 2026

Spring is almost here. The days are getting longer. The sun is shining. The weather is getting nicer. And with springtime comes new opportunities, new activities, and new good news! You know what that means? Share it. Share it with me. Share it with your friends. Share it with your neighbors. Share the good news FOR MEMPHIS‍

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FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis, February 17, 2026
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FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis, February 17, 2026

In 2025, we had businesses all over the area celebrating grand openings, grand reopenings, and anniversaries.

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FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis, February 10, 2026
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FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis, February 10, 2026

We’re excited to kick off the year by sharing something inspiring from one of our city’s strongest champions. Duncan Williams, Chairman of DWAM and the new Chairman of the Greater Memphis Chamber, has launched a weekly "For Memphis" email. His mission? To reshape how we talk about our city—not with spin, but by celebrating real, everyday wins.

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Introducing: FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis
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Introducing: FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis

We’re excited to kick off the year by sharing something meaningful from one of our city’s greatest supporters.

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ZZ Top to Rock Memphis at Live at the Garden
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ZZ Top to Rock Memphis at Live at the Garden

Memphis music fans, get ready for an unforgettable end to summer! ZZ Top—the legendary Southern rockers and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers—are bringing their signature Texas blues to the 2025 Live at the Garden concert series.

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Greater Memphis Chamber award signals new era for city
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Greater Memphis Chamber award signals new era for city

When the Greater Memphis Chamber was named 2025 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) last month, it marked more than just an organizational achievement. It signaled a fundamental shift in Memphis’ trajectory and validated what many of us have known for years: Memphis is creating a culture of winning.

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September Rate Cut Still Uncertain
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September Rate Cut Still Uncertain

Later this week, central bank officials will gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for their annual conference.

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Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Key US Trading Partners
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Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Key US Trading Partners

President Donald Trump has unveiled a new round of tariff threats targeting several major US trading partners, a move that could have significant implications for the global economy.

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Uncertainty: What It Means for the Economy, Businesses, and Consumers
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Uncertainty: What It Means for the Economy, Businesses, and Consumers

On June 18, 2025, the Fed’s leading policy group, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), decided to maintain its key interest rate—the federal funds rate—at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.

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Do you have your tickets? It's going to be sweet! Don't miss out.
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Do you have your tickets? It's going to be sweet! Don't miss out.

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