The MLGW Economic Development team helps businesses in Memphis and Shelby County succeed. As we focus on existing business retention and expansion, prospect development and business research, we work closely with the Greater Memphis Chamber and the Shelby County Chamber Alliance which serves the Chambers of Commerce in Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, and Millington to help foster economic development.
Contact Us:
Phone: (901) 528-4228 | Email: econdev@mlgw.org
Area Chambers of Commerce:
We work with Area Chambers of Commerce to provide businesses with networking, advocacy, and resources to support growth in Memphis and Shelby County.
- Arlington Chamber of Commerce
- Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce
- Collierville Chamber of Commerce
- Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Memphis Chamber
- Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
- Millington Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Organizations:
Memphis has a variety of business organizations that offer support, connections, and resources to help businesses succeed.
- Memphis and Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE)
- Mid-South Minority Business Continuum (MMBC)
- Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Economic Development Team
- University of Memphis (U of M) Economic Development and Government Relations
- University of Memphis (U of M) Office of Corporate Partnerships
- University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS)
- Workforce Midsouth
Discover TVA Incentives:
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provides financial and technical incentives to help businesses grow.
MLGW and TVA offer a unique range of economic incentives that will benefit your project from start-up to long-term success in the Valley.
Valley Incentive Programs consider both economic and power system metrics to create your business profile and determine appropriate funding levels.
Planning and coordination for your business now provides benefits for years into the future.
Discover more TVA incentives at: TVAsites.com/services/incentives
MLGW Incentive Policies for Housing and Economic Development
Government Links:
Find key government resources for business regulations, licensing, and economic development in Memphis and Shelby County.
- City of Memphis: cityofmemphis.org
- Shelby County Government: shelbycountytn.gov/
- State of Tennessee: tn.gov
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA): TVAed.com
- TVA Incentives: TVAsites.com/services/incentives
Memphis, TN 38103