MMDC NEWS
National Insights, Local Impact: MMDC at the AccelerateEd Conference
March 24, 2026

The buzz coming out of Memphis is loud enough to be heard 600 miles away.

At the recent AccelerateEd Conference in Ohio, the momentum of Hire Local 901 was so palpable that Latasha Harris, Senior Director of Workforce Development and Strategies, was stopped in the airport by peers eager to learn more.

It was a clear signal: the work within the Memphis Medical District is no longer just a local success story—it is a leading force in the national movement to redefine economic mobility.

Representing Memphis alongside a dedicated cohort of Tennessee partners, Latasha used the summit to refine how we build stronger talent pipelines and sustainable opportunities. This collective presence underscores a unified commitment to the innovative workforce solutions that will change lives across the 901 and beyond.

Pictured above with our Senior Director of Workforce Development & Strategies:

  • Tennessee SCORE
  • Hyde Family Foundations
  • Chattanooga 2.0
  • ...and other key state representatives.

We are excited to bring these national insights back home to the District as we continue to drive economic growth and mobility for our community.

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