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2024 Holiday Market

More than 300 shoppers braved the rain to visit the Medical District Holiday Market! The annual event offered twice the fun in 2024, doubling the number of vendors available and expanding to two locations.

Customers were able to walk between Flyway Brewing Company and Memphis Made Brewing Company to engage with more than 60 vendors, including local and national brands.

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Inside the President's Office | Episode 2: Keesa Mitchell

As Vice President of Operations, Keesa wears many hats such as overseeing MMDC’s Finance and Human Resources activities in addition to contributing to our organization’s development efforts. One of her favorite things to share with others about her role is the launch of our new Medical District Partnership Program!

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Memphis Flyer Cover Story: "Edge Energy"

The energy in the Edge District is undeniable! But don't just take it from us, check out the The Memphis Flyer's latest cover story to learn more about the unique mix of new and old businesses, institutions, and leaders that are committed to collaboratively honoring the past while shaping the future of the District, together.

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MMDC's National Small Business Week Highlights Major Growth in Local Procurement Activity

Wondering what economic development in your community looks like? Here's a recap of our recent National Small Business Week events at Varsity Spirit's HQ!

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Inside the President's Office | Episode 1: Rhonda Brown

Our new video series, Inside the President's Office, kicks off with MMDC president Rory Thomas in conversation with Economic Development Director, Rhonda Brown.

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Memphis Medical District Collaborative Celebrates National Small Business Week

Memphis’ Medical District is open for business… small business that is! There’s a lot momentum in the District, which is why Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) is celebrating the SBA’s National Small Business Week.

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MMDC Launches Restaurant Resilience Accelerator for Food-Service Industry Entrepreneurs

The 8-week program offers support for entrepreneurs in the food service industry, from restaurants to food trucks to caterers.

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Fresh Start Facility Services

MMDC sat down with Johnny Fayne, president and CEO of Fresh Start Facility Services, to learn more about his story and experience participating in our Buy Local program.

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Slim & Husky’s

What do pizza, the arts, and snacks have in common? Read more to find out!

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Oteka Technologies

MMDC sat down with Alandas Dobbins, owner of Oteka Technologies.

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A Square Meal on Wheels + Aspiring School Meals Dining Services Trio

MMDC sat down with chefs Derrick and LaQuonta Clark, owners of A Square Meal on Wheels/A Square Meal Café and Chef Quan Anderson, owner of Aspiring School Meals Dining Services.

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Johnson Mechanical Services

MMDC sat down with Antonio Johnson, BUY Local business owner of Johnson Mechanical Services.

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