Mayoral money: Almost half of Herenton’s campaign funds from outside Shelby County

The current mayoral election has been marked with plenty of controversy. And, according to campaign finance records, Memphians aren’t the only ones interested in the outcome. Check out the full story at the Memphis Business Journal. Continue reading Mayoral money: Almost half of Herenton’s campaign funds from outside Shelby County

Local startup connects college students with businesses via remote internships

After his sophomore year of college, Parker Pell had an internship that wasn’t exactly fruitful. “I didn’t feel like my time was being utilized well, and I felt like the company was wasting their money on me,” he said. “There wasn’t enough work for me to do in person, and everything I could be doing was remote.” Internships are supposed to give students real world experience, … Continue reading Local startup connects college students with businesses via remote internships

Global startup event comes to Memphis — bringing NASA, Keurig, Air Force, with it

When Jonathan Truong was seven years old, he came down with meningitis. When he was nine, he had a stroke. At 24, he’s already had five major surgeries, all of which have required arduous, extensive occupational therapy. And, he doesn’t want others to go through the same process. Check out the full story at the Memphis Business Journal. Continue reading Global startup event comes to Memphis — bringing NASA, Keurig, Air Force, with it

Farmers commit 10M acres to Indigo Ag’s environmental initiative

Josh and Ben Goding farm wheat, corn, soybeans, and yellow peas in western Nebraska. Every year, their yield comes in significantly higher than the county averages. This, Josh Goding says, is because they use regenerative farming practices. Check out the full story at the Memphis Business Journal. Continue reading Farmers commit 10M acres to Indigo Ag’s environmental initiative