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Home services provider Frontdoor plans to leave 150 Peabody Place, where it has its headquarters on the building’s third floor. The Memphis Business Journal cordially invites you to a private event with your fellow On The Record Memphis executives, and MBJ editorial team. RSVP by 4/13!

“Now, we're getting calls from asset managers, people who have money to invest in a community. And, all of a sudden, Jackson and West Tennessee have become much more of a better place to risk capital.”. THIS ARTICLE IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. Continue reading with your subscription. Access 4 weeks...

Information on The List was obtained from each individual organization through surveys and could not be independently verified. Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of The Lists, omissions sometimes occur. In case of ties, companies are listed alphabetically. Local and Memphis area refers to Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette counties in Tenn.; DeSoto, Marshall, Tate, and Tunica counties in Miss. and Crittenden County, Ark.

“As CEO, my focus is maximizing total shareholder return, driven by improved revenue quality, higher margins, and a balanced capital allocation strategy,” said new CEO Raj Subramaniam on the call. THIS ARTICLE IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. Continue reading with your subscription. Access 4 weeks of business news and insights.

"I don't see why we can't say, 'Let's eliminate poverty; let's eliminate homelessness; let's have the most skilled tech workforce in the nation.' It's living with this expectation. I wake up every day expecting wins." THIS ARTICLE IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. Continue reading with your subscription. Access 4 weeks of...

"You can feel the energy that exists in the city right now. If we can have equitable economic development, then we will change the face of this city forever. Those are some of the things I think I have started." THIS ARTICLE IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. Continue reading with your...

Though never a stranger to headlines, FedEx has revealed a flurry of developments recently. About a week and a half ago, it announced the addition of two new board members and changes to executive compensation incentives. Not long after, the company detailed the new pay for founder Fred Smith and president and CEO Raj Subramaniam, and said Brie Carere had been named the company’s first chief customer officer.

Here's where the price increases and supply chain challenges are hitting the hardest. Be transparent: Let your customers know that you have limited inventory or have to raise prices. Have conversations in person or on social media about the challenges your business is facing and how you plan to handle challenges.

In this week's roundup of The Playbook, we take a look at how restaurants are surviving in 2022 and beyond, how the pandemic changed economic development and more.

Typically, the road ahead for aspiring doctors is long, but relatively straightforward. “You’re looking down a straight path, because that’s the path everyone takes when they’re in medicine,” said Dr. Erika Dillard.

Find out what areas are developing rapidly to capitalize on growth opportunities for your business. Leverage data around foreclosures, building permits, mortgages, transactional data and more. Identify the individuals and developers securing the largest commercial and residential building permits in the area, with details on the date, location, dollar value...

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According to Southland officials, the expansion project has generated an estimated 1,500 construction jobs.

In 1994, FedEx used its first EV, an acid battery-powered vehicle in California. Nearly three decades later, the company’s number of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased significantly — and it’s set to get much bigger.

"Businesses need to make a safe place for LGBTQIA people to work and thrive. They shouldn’t have to hide who they are or be afraid."

As I head off on the first of two planned vacations, I want to let you know that #WFH Chronicles is taking a break for a bit. Not only will I take advantage of some much-needed time off, it’s time to think about what this column will look like going forward. Our conversations about working from home, working in a hybrid environment, working remotely and everything in between have run their course, I think. Now that we’re settling into post-pandemic work environments, it’s time to re-evaluate and shift to topics that make sense in our new normal.

Two years ago, many businesses made bold declarations about their DEI plans. An industry expert says a longtime hurdle continues to limit progress.

"Creating a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are regardless of race, religion, or sexual preference is the first step to a successful business."

Last November, when MBJ asked participants of the ZeroTo510 Medical Device Accelerator to share highlights of the program’s first in-person week, most had a similar answer — they enjoyed having dinner together. “Everybody’s talking about their families, and their dogs, and all that stuff, and you can really...

Demolition work at Williamsburg Village Shopping Center, on the east side of Mendenhall Road, could begin within 30 days, according to Joel Fulmer, senior vice president at Boyle Investment Co. "Our plans are complete," he said. "They're being reviewed by the City of Memphis." Williamsburg Village stretches from just south...