FedEx Watch - In the News

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June 28	So Illinois Town Site for Possible FedEx Ground BarnAnother town falls for the ‘new jobs’ line from the ‘good corporate citizen’ FedEx Ground. -- The Southern Illinoisian
June 27	Oregon Town Considering Tax Break for FDXAlthough the article doesn’t say clearly, the tax break under consideration must be for a FedEx Ground facility. -- Gresham Outlook
June 08	Brethren Benefit Trust Screens Out FedEx Corp.An investment agency of the Church of the Brethren has identified FedEx Corp as one of the 25 largest defense contractors for the US military. The Brethren Benefit Trust has decided to not invest in FedEx stock and also stop using FedEx for its delivery service. -- Church of the Brethren General Board
June 08	Fred Smith as Cabinet Official?The Memphis alternate newspaper looks into the smoke around the political talk swirling around FedEx CEO Fred Smith. -- Memphis Daily News
June 04	Tennessean Businessman ProfiledThe Memphis paper profiles a serial entrepeneur with an interesting background “At the time, he was an independent contractor in the area for Fedex Home Delivery, but was going into debt and working 14- and 16-hour days, he said.” There must be more to this story. -- Memphis Commercial Appeal