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    By Thomas Bailey Jr. Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 14, 2013 at 3:47 p.m. International Paper has received the green light to build a nine-story office building next to the three towers on its East Memphis headquarters. And … Continue reading →

By James Dowd Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 13, 2013 at 7:03 p.m., updated May 14, 2013 at 2:10 a.m. Conscientious theatergoers who want to support the arts in Memphis and promote a healthier community will have an opportunity to … Continue reading →

Startup to fill destination gap By Wayne Risher Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 14, 2013 at 12:35 a.m., updated May 14, 2013 at 2:09 a.m. A startup Memphis-based airline is touting “blue-collar” fares to Destin, Panama City Beach, Gulf Shores … Continue reading →

Cordova green-technology firm owner credits success to his faith By Kevin McKenzie Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 12, 2013 at 9:41 p.m. The focus for a small green-technology company in Cordova has shifted from supplying American homes with wind turbines … Continue reading →

By James Dowd, Ted Evanoff, Wayne Risher Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 8, 2013 at 5:13 p.m. Jack Nall has watched the price of Arkansas Delta farmland steadily increase during the last year. “I’m always astounded to hear prices that … Continue reading →

By Thomas Bailey Jr. Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 8, 2013 at 11:29 a.m. Overton Square’s beehive of construction and renovation continues to radiate beyond its borders. As Loeb Properties and the city spend nearly $40 million to give Overton … Continue reading →

Small business owners support online sales tax bill By James Dowd, Richard Locker, Wayne Risher Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 7, 2013 at 5:44 p.m. Although it may create compliance nightmares for big online retailers, some Memphis small business owners … Continue reading →

By Wayne Risher Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 7, 2013 at 10:48 a.m., updated May 8, 2013 at 1:56 a.m. Southwest Airlines made it official Tuesday that the discount carrier will enter the Memphis market Nov. 3 with six daily … Continue reading →

By Thomas Bailey Jr. Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 6, 2013 at 3:42 p.m. The anticipation of bad vibes — from an adjacent construction project — preceded a local TV’s station’s plan to move from near Midtown to Northeast Memphis. … Continue reading →

Store deals up quality, serves up philanthropy By Jonathan Devin Memphis Commercial Appeal Posted May 5, 2013 at 6:25 p.m., updated May 6, 2013 at 12:14 a.m. In a city where incomes have fallen, Tom Frazier figures he has a … Continue reading →