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Economic, Venture, & Civic Development
Three Lenses We Look Through
Requires innovative companies, but also talent with education, skills, and creativity; livable communities that provide a quality environment; effective regional governance; & an inclusive society strengthening economic, social, & environmental assets.
Going back to the zero point without preconceptions of our knowledge or existing models to make sure all parties fully understand the business and choices made to date shaping a clearer path forward.
Systems, methods, and processes for moving from socially helping the few to civically affecting change across the entire landscape.
“Economic growth—meaning a rising standard of living for the majority of citizens—more often than not fosters greater opportunity, tolerance of diversity, social mobility, commitment to fairness, and dedication to democracy.” In contrast, when an economy stagnates, “the resulting frustration generates intolerance, ungenerosity, and resistance to greater openness of individual opportunity.”
Benjamin M. Friedamin observes in his book The Moral Consequences of Economic Growth
Electrifying Urban Mobility: Embracing E-microtransit for a Sustainable Memphis
E-microtransit represents a new era in urban transportation, featuring electric-powered services designed specifically for city environments. This innovative mode of transit employs a range of
Drive Electric Tennessee’s Ambitious EV Goals: A Shift Towards Sustainability
Drive Electric Tennessee (DET), a coalition encompassing state agencies, electric utilities, various cities, universities, vehicle manufacturers, businesses, and advocacy groups, is setting an ambitious target.
Believing in Individuals to Transform Memphis Mobility
As I was reading the first part of “Believing in Individuals: The Moral Case for Free Markets” by Robert Doar, the head of the American