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Chair To Chair May 03, 2023

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On this episode, Chairman Jones is joined by Mickell Lowery, Chairman of the Shelby County Commission, to get the real story and find out how the Commission affects Memphis residents' lives.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Discover the essential roles played by the Shelby County Commission in important sectors such as education, healthcare, and public safety.
Uncover the need for upgrading outdated facilities at the Regional One trauma disease center and the benefits this could bring.
Understand the significance of increased representation through a historic number of female and black commissioners in our community.
Learn the importance of expanding MATA services for better connectivity and growth of the Memphis area.
Grasp the urgent need to address inadequate conditions in juvenile detention centers and develop effective prevention programs.

Revitalizing Memphis: A Conversation with Dr. Russell Wiggington Apr 19, 2023

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As an academic and now President of the National Civil Rights Museum, Dr. Russell Wigginton has dedicated his life to preserving the African American experience and advocating for economic justice. What began as a passion to explore Memphis' culture and history has now become a powerful mission to ensure the legacy of civil rights leaders lives on in unexpected ways.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Grasp the vital role of the National Civil Rights Museum in safeguarding history.
Delve into how education, arts, and culture empower community growth.
Discern the impact of employing primary sources to challenge revisionist narratives.
Appreciate Memphis's prominent influence on American music and culture.
Uncover the potential of the Economic Empowerment Summit and the Build Black Wealth discussion.

Helping Memphis Thrive Mar 29, 2023

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Bobby White runs a one stop job center focusing on quality jobs, apprenticeships and industry credentials to ensure a successful future for Memphis. You will learn: 1. Discovering how to bridge the gap between college and vocational training to equip people with the skills needed to get good, sustainable jobs. 2. Exploring how automation and technological advances are impacting the job market. 3. Examining how partnerships with businesses and organizations can provide training programs and apprenticeships to increase workforce capacity. Bobby White is the Chief Government Relations Officer at the Memphis Chamber and Sam's Daddy, whose viral video was seen over 50 million times and was shared by Michelle Obama and featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Moving The Memphis Medical District Forward Mar 15, 2023

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The Memphis Medical District Collaborative is creating a vibrant, prosperous, and equitable Memphis through its anchor institutions, to make it a better place to live, work, learn, and play. Here's what we cover with Rory Thomas in this episode: 1. How major economic engines such as healthcare and education institutions are coming together to make a better place to live, work, learn, and play. 2. How the Memphis Medical District Collaborative is working to increase housing supply, recruit new businesses, and create job opportunities for residents. 3. The various programs and initiatives being employed by the Memphis Medical District Collaborative to make the district more vibrant, prosperous, and equitable. Rory Thomas is the President of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative, a community development organization working to revitalize and create a more vibrant, prosperous, and equitable medical district.

Highlighting The Largest Urban Farm In America Mar 01, 2023

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Chairman Martavius Jones visits with John Butler, President of Agricenter International to discuss the largest Urban Farm in America right here in Memphis.

Diversifying Businesses In Memphis Feb 15, 2023

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Chairman Martavius Jones visits with Jozelle Booker, President and CEO of the Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum to discuss the amazing work being done to increase diversity in business ownership in Memphis.

Strengthening Our Government Feb 01, 2023

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Chairman Martavius Jones visits with Ralph Moore, Executive Director for the Memphis Area Association of Governments to discuss our growing region and ways in which we are stregthening our government.

Developing a Strong Housing Market in Memphis Jan 19, 2023

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Chairman Martavius Jones visits with Ashley Cash, Director for the Division of Housing and Community Development for the City of Memphis to discuss the current state of the housing market in Memphis and what we can expect in the future.

Bringing The Arts Back To Memphis Dec 21, 2022

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Chairman Martavius Jones visits with Ladia Yates, Owner of L.Y.E Academy to discuss the amazing work she has been doing and the growing opportunities for artists in Memphis outside of music.

Growing Businesses In Memphis Dec 07, 2022

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Chairman Martavius Jones visits with Ernest Strickland, President of the Black Business Association to discuss the future business opportunities that are available in Memphis and the importance of the Black Business Association.

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