Commercial Appeals adds three biz reporters

As The Commercial Appeal expands its business coverage, the publication will add three new reporters to its staff.
According to reports from Black Enterprise, James Dowd will cover small business, reporting on legislative efforts, general strategies and other issues that affect a growing pool of small-business owners in Memphis. He also will cover retail outlets, including the publicly traded retail firms based here.
Cassandra Kimberly will cover real estate and economic development, reporting on the land purchases that bring jobs and opportunity to the region.
Jim Masilak will cover sports and entertainment after covering area high schools, the Memphis Redbirds and the University of Memphis basketball and football programs.
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