Greater Memphis Chamber
The Greater Memphis Chamber is an organization in Memphis, Tennessee, which attempts to improve business to business relationships. The organization also helps companies understand the advantages of doing business in Memphis.
Mission
The mission of the Greater Memphis Chamber is "to help Memphis grow". The organization works with the local, state, and federal government to benefit members of the Greater Memphis Chamber. They provide educational programs and they act as a conduit for business to business relationships.[1]
History
The chamber was founded in March 1838 by two businessmen, Col. Nathaniel Anderson and Louis Trezevant. The city of Memphis was new at the time and they formed the organization to function as a chamber of commerce.[2]
In late 2022 the chamber was led by President & CEO Ted Townsend.[3] He was promoted from his position at the chamber: director of economic development.[4] Townsend succeeded Beverly Robertson who was in the position for four years and stepped down in 2022.[5] Robertson succeeded Pinnacle Airlines CEO Philip Trenary who was shot dead in Memphis, Tennessee on September 27, 2018. Trenary served as the CEO of the Chamber until his death.[6]
One of the chamber's biggest accomplishments was the Blue Oval City deal that they made with the Ford Motor Company.[4] The US$5.6 billion Blue Oval City, was expected to employ 5,800 people from the Memphis area.[7]
References
- ^ "Memphis is Our Business". memphischamber. Greater Memphis Chamber. Archived from the original on 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ Meek, Andy (8 April 2013). "Chamber Prepares to Celebrate 175 Years". Memphis Daily news. The Daily News Publishing Co. Inc. Archived from the original on 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Ford, Greater Memphis Chamber announce innovation competition for community-focused mobility solutions". Automotive World Ltd. 14 December 2022. Archived from the original on 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ a b Kennedy, Corinne S (1 December 2022). "Gwyn Fisher to lead economic development at Greater Memphis Chamber". Memphis Commercial Appeal. Archived from the original on 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ Peterson, Joyce (23 June 2022). "Beverly Robertson stepping down as Chamber CEO". Action News 5. Gray Television, Inc. Archived from the original on 7 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ Martin, Ken (28 September 2018). "Former Pinnacle Airlines CEO shot dead in Memphis". Fox Business. Archived from the original on 8 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Cicci, Samuel X. (4 October 2022). "Prosperity for All: Beverly Robertson". Memphis Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.