Economics Session | Executive Program | November 14th, 2025

Executive Program 2026 with Ted Townsend (CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber), Jozelle Booker (CEO of The MMBC Continuum), and Joanne Massey (CEO, EDGE Memphis) at International Paper.

Our Executive Program cohort spent an incredible day diving deep into the economic engines that power our city — generously hosted by and at International Paper. We were honored to learn from some of Memphis’ most influential leaders: Ted Townsend (EP2019), President & CEO, Greater Memphis Chamber Jozelle Booker (EP2017), President & CEO, Memphis Minority Business Continuum Dr. Joann Massey (EP2014), President & CEO, EDGE Memphis Kevin Kane (EP2014), President & CEO, Memphis Tourism From business growth and minority entrepreneurship to economic development and tourism, each conversation expanded our cohort’s understanding of how leadership and collaboration move Memphis forward. Thank you to International Paper for hosting us and supporting the next generation of civic leaders. Thank you to our caterer Jason Bernard and our photographer Byron Fitchpatric with IAmSnapix.

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