The pursuit of economic development comes with code names, secrecy and mysterious visitors.

Without a doubt, the last two years have been eventful when it comes to the city’s civic leaders luring companies to town with the promise of jobs for Memphians. In that regard, the local debate about tax incentives and the competition with other cities, some nearby, was vigorous.

2. Day of Answers - Thursday, August 02, 2012

Polls open across Shelby County at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in elections that already promise to be memorable for problems during the early voting period as well as the mixture of issues and one-of-a-kind contests on the ballot.

3. Cosmetic Procedures Bill Opponents Protest Changes - Thursday, April 12, 2012

Opponents of a bill to change legal requirements for cosmetic procedures have staged a protest at the legislative office complex in Nashville.

The group waved signs at the entrance to Legislative Plaza on Wednesday morning to urge lawmakers to abandon the measure sponsored by Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna and fellow Republican Sen. Jim Tracy of Shelbyville.

4. Economy Has Little Effect on Fine Dining - Thursday, August 18, 2011

In the wake of 9/11, Estée Lauder Cos. chairman Leonard Lauder noticed his company was selling more lipstick than usual.

A 2008 New York Times article explained Lauder proposed lipstick purchases were a way to gauge the economy. When it’s shaky, he said in the article, women are more apt to boost their mood by buying inexpensive lipstick than pricey shoes.

5. ‘Ask ABC’ Answers Construction Questions - Wednesday, July 06, 2011

The largest commercial and industrial construction association in West Tennessee is leveraging its size, resources and expertise to provide reliable and timely construction-related information to its members and the community.

6. Commission Considers IT Consolidation, New Position - Monday, November 22, 2010

Shelby County commissioners take up the issue of consolidation once again at Monday’s meeting of the body.

It’s not consolidation of city and county governments, though. Voters dealt with that on the Nov. 2 ballot.

7. Frist, Corker Urge Civility in Tenn. Governor’s Race - Tuesday, April 27, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) – Two veterans of some of Tennessee’s more fierce Republican primaries have some advice for the three Republican gubernatorial candidates as they head into the last 100 days of the nomination fight: Keep it civil.

8. Commission Races Hinge on Public Issues - Monday, April 19, 2010

Two issues figure in to the 11 competitive races for the Shelby County Commission – the future of the Regional Medical Center and local government consolidation.

Any push card for a credible candidate includes either something about how to save The MED or the candidate’s opposition to consolidation – or both.

9. FDA Questions Safety of Alcoholic Energy Drinks - Monday, November 16, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is challenging makers of alcohol-infused energy drinks to prove their beverages are safe, citing complaints that the products can cause risky behavior and injury.

10. '05 Construction Activity Steady in Shelby - Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Despite all the hype that outlying counties are more attractive to homebuyers because of property taxes in Memphis, cutbacks on city services and local politics, new home construction appears to be moving at a steady clip.

11. Business License Filings Remain Steady - Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Gasoline prices are edging upward and U.S. consumers are generally pessimistic about the national economy, according to a report released last week by Investor's Business Daily and TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence. But these factors haven't slowed the amount of new business activity happening in Memphis.

12. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, June 12, 2003
Coco & Lillys brings

Coco & Lillys brings

high fashion Downtown

Peabody Place is home to the newest outlet of Coco & Lillys, an East Coast clothier with eight stores between New York City and Miami.

The store on the Downtown ...

13. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, May 08, 2003
The Center for Managing Emerging Technology hosts its final Visions seminar for 2002-2003 beginning at 8:30 a

The Center for Managing Emerging Technology hosts its final Visions seminar for 2002-2003 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Universit...

14. Archived Article: Raines (lead) - Monday, May 14, 2001
Commission to hear Raines Road $1 Widening Raines Road part of $1.6 million plan By MARY DANDO The Daily News A resolution comes before the Shelby County Commission at 1:30 p.m. today to approve awarding Ferrell Paving Inc. a $1.6 million contract f...

15. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 27, 1997
Gene Stone has been selected as the Chickasaw Councils new scout executive. He replaces Bob Salser, who has been named area director of the BSAs South Georgia/North Florida region. Stone has served as director of the Cub Scout Division at the nation...