The goal of our web site is to keep Alliance members, local businesses and prospective new businesses in suburban Shelby County informed on important local issues. The Alliance promotes Economic Development, Tourism, Suburban Downtown Development, Community Development and Quality of Life through our local Chambers. The ALLIANCE is a consortium of Shelby County’s suburban chambers of commerce representing over 2400 businesses throughout the Memphis Metro area.
About Us
The Shelby County Chambers of Commerce Alliance was formed to monitor and influence local, state and federal public policy as it relates to the economic health of the Memphis Metro Area. We strive to keep our Chamber members informed on issues that impact the business community of suburban Shelby County. The Alliance serves as a voice for business regarding legislation and policy that affect business efficiency and profitability. The Alliance is comprised of the six suburban Shelby County chambers. The participating chambers are Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington. The Alliance also serves as a forum where elected officials and governmental agencies can meet with business leaders to discuss and address pertinent issues.
Corporate Partners
Your support of the Shelby Chamber Alliance serves to strengthen the existence of The Alliance as we strive to improve discussion of important issues and address these issues to the growing community. In addition, your company will have recognition throughout all the suburban communities as an active supporter of the Alliance’s mission: “Working Together For A Strong Economy”.
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Startup America Partnership Chief Executive Officer Scott Case will keynote the EDC Commissioner’s Luncheon on Sept. 22 during the 58th annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development in Nashville.
The Startup America Partnership is a private organization working to help young companies succeed in order to grow jobs, and it has announced more than $500 million in private-sector commitments to support startups since launching in January.
Scott Case-Tips for Entrepreneurs
2011 Governor's Conference on Economic and Community Development
2011 Governor's Conference Key Note Speaker: Scott Case - Start Up America
Governor's Conference Recap: What Site Selectors are Saying About Tennessee
News and Events
'Game-changer': Ahead-of-schedule Tenn. 385
Veterans Parkway to spur development of Millington's new business park. Project Schedule The most common question we get is “when will this thing be finished?” The project has a scheduled completion date of November 15, 2012. All project work is currently on-schedule to meet this deadline.
Veterans Parkway plan spans 13 years, 3 mayor
Our Actions
U of M Impact of Special School District on Memphis and Shelby County
SpecialSchool Districts will be of great area of interest as the Shelby County Schools and Memphis Schools move toward consolidation. We will work to keep you updated. Follow the links for more information.
385 CORRIDOR
The 385 Corridor Economic Development Alliance is comprised of the six suburban chambers of commerce of Shelby County representing the munici-palities of Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington as well as the unin-corporated portions of the county. The Alliance’s mission is to encourage and sustain economic growth within the outer ring of Shelby County.
Tennessee Projected 385 Route
Action Item Underway
The preliminary plan for Veterans Parkway was completed in 1997. At the inception of The Alliance, this was one of the top priorities submitted for Millington Chamber of Commerce.
News and Events
In the News! Memphis was one of the top three cities in the country for hiring new workers in 2011, according to the results of a Gallup survey
Memphis one of top three cities for hiring in 2011
