The Mid-South Aerotropolis Conference

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Pickering Firm

Dr. John D. Kasarda (learn more about him here http://www.aerotropolis.com) is considered the leading developer of the Aerotropolis concept. The Mid-South Aerotropolis Conference was held at the U of M University Center in Memphis. Speakers included not only Dr. Kasarda … Continue reading →

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Mississippi State University – Transportation/Economic Event

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Pickering Firm

MSU hosted the 2012 Transportation and Economic Symposium, bringing together MSU faculty, economic developers, industry representatives and government officials – and – Pickering was there from the very beginning!  Read HERE how Pickering Principal, Tom Bryant, participated in this most important … Continue reading →

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Memphis remains top logistics market

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Pickering Firm

Memphis continues to earn its stripes as a true Aerotropolis, maintaining its top ranking in Business Facilities magazine’s list of logistics markets, ahead of powerhouse industrial cities such as Chicago, Houston, and L.A. “Memphis has an unsurpassed combination of air, … Continue reading →

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Minute Rice – in a Minute.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Pickering Firm

If you really want your Minute Rice in a minute, just look for Minute Ready to Serve products, Riviana Food’s microwaveable line of rice products.  Another of the many economic development wins for Memphis, production of the ready-to-serve line is … Continue reading →

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Memphis is really cooking now.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Pickering Firm

It may be old news that Electrolux is locating a new manufacturing facility in Memphis but it’s news worth repeating – given the addition of more than a thousand new jobs and the overall positive economic impact the company will … Continue reading →

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