An Illinois-based firm, which specializes in retail revitalization and repurposing, has high hopes for enhancing a notable shopping mall in a Memphis suburb.

The Shops at Carriage Crossing in Collierville has welcomed several new businesses, with a few more set to open soon. The new businesses that have opened specialize in everything from home décor to dance to slime (yes, slime), while those set to open soon include a live music venue / sports bar and an indoor playground for kids.

One of the creative initiatives Edwards Realty Company implemented to help attract new tenants to The Shops at Carriage Crossing was the firm’s Pop Local program.

Laura Salvati moved from New York to Hernando in 2020. Now she's spun off her Etsy business into a new home decor shop in Collierville's Carriage Crossing.

The winning businesses were given marketing help, a stipend to decorate their space plus three months of free rent.

On Nov. 6, The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees took another major step to move the $80 million Triangle District project forward, approving a term sheet to start the paperwork for bond sales and Tax Increment District funding.

Winners of business start-up initiative in Collierville announced

A vision for Orland Park coming to life. An excellent example of what is possible with thoughtful & strategic public private partnerships.

Six winners named in Pop Local contest at The Shops of Carriage Crossing

The Pop Local initiative is open to small businesses and entrepreneurs, with winners receiving a space for three months rent free as well as marketing support and a decorating allowance.

Starting a business is not easy.

There is a new opportunity for Mid-South business owners to take their business to the next level.

Edwards Realty Company is hosting a contest called Pop Local.

Watch the full video here.

Starting a business is not easy.

There is a new opportunity for Mid-South business owners to take their business to the next level.

Edwards Realty Company is hosting a contest called Pop Local.

Watch the full video here.

Carriage Crossing in Collierville is hosting a contest for a small business owner or entrepreneur to win three rent-free months of retail space at the shopping center plus an additional $5,000.

The new owners of the shopping center said they've tried this contest in cities like Chicago and St. Louis. Now, they're offering a store front in Collierville.

Edwards Realty Company is reserving a three-month, no-charge rental space at its Collierville outdoor mall for an entrepreneur, through the Pop Local program.

Carriage Crossing is looking for local entrepreneurs to join its tenant mix and is launching a contest to find the right business.

Officials estimated 25,690 people attended the event, which is scheduled to move to Centennial Park West in 2024 after that facility receives a major makeover.

SummerFest made its grand debut Thursday in southwest suburban Orland Park.

The Orland Park Summerfest 2023 carnival is expected to draw large crowds over its four days and security is a top priority.