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International Paper tower raises roof on standards

    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

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Playhouse on the Square employs “cause marketing” to benefit Memphis Church Health Center, local non-profits

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

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Southern airline links to Big Easy, beaches

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

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Memphis company grows green power market overseas

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

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Farm prices soar in Memphis area

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

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Renovation, investment ripples from Overton Square

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

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Local retailers see gains from Internet sales tax

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

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Southwest officially announces Memphis service

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

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Bad vibrations: TV station moves before construction starts

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

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Thrift store finally finds a home in East Memphis

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

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