Comcast's RISE program means innovation, financial stability to Memphis small businesses
When the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered businesses in Memphis, our smallest businesses were in many cases the hardest hit. They had to learn to stay c...
When the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered businesses in Memphis, our smallest businesses were in many cases the hardest hit. They had to learn to stay creative and resilient in the face of these challenges. Despite a difficult business environment, small businesses remain a key cornerstone of our local economy. And now they're making a comeback. Hear more Tennessee Voices: Get the weekly opinion newsletter for insightful and thought provoking columns. Growth of Memphis' small businesses In 2022, the Memphis metropolitan statistical area had 98,981 self-employed residents, which is up 3% from 2017.