The Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce and State Technical Institute (STI) at Memphis (Tennessee) developed a cooperative program to meet the educational needs of the community. A jointly staffed College/Chamber office was created in May 1986 to staff the education department of the Chamber, to assist the economic development department with education and training information for business prospects, and to act as a resource for the business community. At the same time, the Chamber and STI created a supervisory institute to provide classes on management and supervision for area employees. The institute has been highly successful, with all classes filled. In October 1986, a Technical Scholarship Program was begun as a joint venture of STI and the Chamber. In June 1987, an Education and Training Council was formed to bring business, education, and community organizations together to discuss how the business community could become involved in addressing educational issues. Finally, a Quality-Productivity Center was established at the Chamber, again staffed with STI employees. The Chamber and STI work together in the marketing and dissemination of literature for the center, as well as for the supervisory institute and Technical Scholarship Program. The partnership has been beneficial for both STI and the business community, and more efforts are likely. (KC)