Our purpose
GWERC is to revitalize the Greater Whitehaven community of Memphis, Tennessee through a joint effort of residents, businesses, churches, and agencies
To encourage, unify and direct citizen communication, cooperation, strategic planning and other efforts aimed at enabling the Greater Whitehaven community to reach its full potential through the revitalization of the redevelopment of the business district and the promotion of economic development in the area;
To encourage, assist, advise and participate in any neighborhood, citizen, and/or government agency of efforts to foster public awareness of the assets and amenities available in the Greater Whitehaven community and to assist in securing any official or unofficial recognition of these amenities and advantages
To solicit, accept, hold, administer and expend gifts of money, securities, or other property of whatever character in pursuit of carrying out its programs; and to carry out any other function related to these purposes not inconsistent with law.
About Us
Our Success
The success of GWERC in fulfilling its purpose requires participation by a broad range of individuals, businesses, and organizations working at the community, city, county and state levels. GWERC welcomes anyone whose objectives and activities are consistent with the purpose of the organization. Together, we WILL revitalize our Whitehaven community!
Progeny Marketplace @ GWERC
Progeny Marketplace @ GWERC is open Tues-Sat from 10am-6pm.
4466 Elvis Presley Blvd, Suite 118.
Please stop by soon!
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UPCOMING EVENTs
GWERC Lunch and Learn: Business Back-Office Basics
Date and Time: Thursday, April 11 from 11:30AM–1PM
Location: 4466 Elvis Presley Blvd, Suite #101 Memphis, TN 38116
Local business owners are invited to join Karla Davis, President and CEO of Prodigy Consulting LLC for a free lunch and learn at the Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corporation.
The lunch and learn will focus on tips to effectively and efficiently running a business. Whether your business is new or decades old, having a strong operational structure is key to success.
In this session, participants will learn the key components needed for effective back-office operations (sometimes called business operations), including how to describe the key components of the infrastructure required to support effective business operations; evaluate various back-office systems and their role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the business; and assess their business operations and identify areas for improvement.
About Karla Davis
Karla Davis is a seasoned professional with more than three decades of leadership experience across federal, state, and non-profit sectors. As the President & CEO of Prodigy Consulting LLC, she provides strategic frameworks to businesses for operational efficiency. Karla’s career is marked by her commitment to aiding distressed communities and empowering individuals towards self-sufficiency and personal growth.
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GWERC Memphis
4466 Elvis Presley Boulevard Suite 101, Memphis, TN, USA
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed