Report finds broader economic development plan needed

By Bill Dries, Daily Memphian Updated: September 29, 2018 9:57 AM CT | Published: September 27, 2018 3:30 PM CT

The city-county Economic Development Growth Engine organization known primarily for granting tax incentives to businesses coming to or expanding in Memphis should be empowered to pursue a broader economic development strategy, according to a new report that compares EDGE to efforts in four other cities.

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