EDGE: Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County Employee Directory
Government AdministrationTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
EDGE: Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County is a government administration organization established in 2011 to coordinate and streamline local economic development efforts in Memphis and the surrounding county. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, EDGE administers a suite of programs and entities, including the Industrial Development Board of Memphis and Shelby County, The Port Commission of Memphis and Shelby County, and The Depot Redevelopment Corporation, with a focus on fostering economic prosperity and community growth in the region. The organization positions itself as a facilitator for project development that aims to create jobs, expand investment, and generate tax revenue for the area, serving public-sector stakeholders and local partners involved in economic development initiatives. A recent development for EDGE is the launch of a podcast focused on economic development and community growth, reflecting an effort to share insights and engage with a broader audience around the region’s development efforts.