David Ciscel: Cautious Optimism in Economic Data But Low-Wage Economy Persists
The Memphis Economy through to November 2020 By David Ciscel University of Memphis Professor...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Memphis Economy through to November 2020 By David Ciscel University of Memphis Professor...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 28, 2020 | Civil Rights, Economic Development
Workers at FedEx Express World Hub said they were pressured to work faster than they felt was safe. The company faces its busiest season ever, but experts worry about safety practices after the “extremely preventable” death of a temporary worker.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 23, 2020 | Data Points
RealtyHop Market Health Report analyzed more than 300,000 real estate listings to calculate the...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 21, 2020 | Data Points
Between 2014-2018, the Memphis MSA population grew by about 15,000 people, according to U.S....
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 18, 2020 | City of Memphis Government
Thumbnail: Now, 2,500 is the number of police officers Memphis needs, and it’s the number...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 16, 2020 | City of Memphis Government
Thumbnail: Meeting after meeting, Memphis City Council continues to use “same day minutes” to skirt public discussions. It’s simply become a way for a member to advance a resolution, vote on it, and to get the minutes approved at the same meeting. There was a time when it was used for major issues, and even then, it was a way to sidestep robust public debate and it rewarded questions brought to the Council at the 11th hour.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Thumbnail: City and county elected officials have for years ignored the impact of excessive PILOTs...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
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