We would like to thank our sponsors whose generous support of this Forum demonstrates their commitment to sustainability in our region.
Forum Partner
Memphis-Shelby County Office of Planning & Development
The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development (DPD) is a joint agency that serves both the City of Memphis and Shelby County Government. DPD provides guidance and direction in the adoption of policies and regulations to encourage long-range community development in Memphis and Shelby County Tennessee. The agency deals with public policy issues that include residential, commercial, and industrial land use development standards; transportation and service delivery; and capital improvements.
Forum Sustainers
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is the largest grant maker in the Mid-South. Last year its 1,000 charitable funds granted $35 million to more than 1,000 charitable interests. It also awarded some $600,000 from its Community Partnership Fund to area nonprofits.
The University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is a learner-centered metropolitan research university providing high quality educational experiences while pursuing new knowledge through research, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship. The vision of The University of Memphis is to be recognized as one of America's great metropolitan research universities, noted for its comprehensive, innovative academic programs and for capitalizing on its urban setting and region to address the challenges of our global society.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Tetra Tech, Inc. was founded in 1966 to provide engineering services related to waterways, harbors and coastal areas. Over the past 40 years, the Company has substantially increased the
size and scope of its business and now provides environmental services, water/wastewater management, infrastructute services, security design, and outsourced technical services. We have designed progressive "green" buildings in New York City, helped the Department of Defense with pollution prevention and clean-up, and helped many Fortune 500 companies balance environmental needs with business goals. Tetra Tech associates and offices participate in many non-profit agencies and projects within their local communities. As Gold Sponsor of the non-profit humanitarian organizaation Engineers Without Borders - USA, Tetra Tech is committed to providing sustainable water, transportation, and housing systems to the developing communities that need them most. Tectn Tech's stated purpose is to enhance the
Forum Stewards
Fisher & Arnold, Inc.
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Chipley, Florida, the firm provides a comprehensive range of in-house services from each office location. The multi-disciplined staff includes architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, interior designers, environmental scientists and surveyors.
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
The Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization charged with stewarding a master planning process for Shelby Farms and for day-to-day operations of Shelby Farms Park – excluding Agricenter International and “Area 10” which is set aside for use by county government. The Conservancy Manages Shelby Farms Park as part of a public-private partnership with Shelby County Government.
The West Tennessee Regional Opportunity Forum is presented in conjunction with Sustainable Tennessee co-organizers Tennessee Environmental Council and
