New Ballet Ensemble will present Springloaded Friday, April 12, through Sunday, April 14, at Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper St. The annual event fuses ballet, contemporary and urban dance with works by local and guest choreographers. Visit nbespringloaded13.eventbrite.com for times and tickets.

2. Events - Saturday, February 23, 2013

Make-A-Wish Mid-South will host Wine for Wishes Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Cadre, 149 Monroe Ave. The fundraiser will include food and wine pairings, a silent auction and live music by The Will Tucker Band. Visit midsouth.wish.org.

3. Million Calorie Reduction Match - Tuesday, February 12, 2013

This week let us discuss a nonprofit organization, Healthy Memphis Common Table, whose mission is to mobilize Greater Memphis to achieve excellent health for all, along with one of their programs aimed at addressing obesity, the Million Calorie Reduction Match.

4. Events - Thursday, September 13, 2012

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America will hold a panel discussion about its “Research in Your Backyard” report on Tennessee clinical trials Thursday, Sept. 13, at 11:30 a.m. at Memphis Bioworks Foundation, 20 Dudley St. Cost is free. Visit phrma.org.

5. Memphis According to Memphians - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Last week we asked readers “What does Memphis mean to you?” This question is the driving force behind the creation of a community narrative that will help us align our efforts and come together with a shared voice so we can sing about our city in pitch-perfect unison and harmony.

6. Events - Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Jackson Lewis LP will present a continuing legal education program titled “Best Practices and legal Tips in Conducting Workplace Investigations” Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Breakfast and registration begin at 8 a.m. To register, contact Jill Edwards at 462-2605 or edwardsj@jacksonlewis.com.

7. Events - Monday, April 04, 2011

The April 4th Foundation will hold its 11th Annual Commemorative Awards Banquet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Civil rights activist Charles Patrick will receive the Open Door Award. The I Am A Man award recipient and keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright. For more information or tickets, call 859-3364.

8. Events - Thursday, March 31, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will host a roundtable discussion titled “Use of Competitor’s Trademark in Keyword Advertising: Infringement or Not?” Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at Baker Donelson’s office at 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact Brittany Meeker at 577-2275 or bmeeker@bakerdonelson.com.

9. Events - Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The Small Business Chamber and Talk Shoppe will present “The Mastermind Principle: From the Book ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

10. Book Takes Look at Local Health Care - Wednesday, February 09, 2011

As the national battle over the future of American health care legislation rages, the Memphis Medical Society has published a comprehensive look into the extensive history of an industry deeply rooted in the city’s commerce and culture.

11. GreenScape Promotes Colvett to President - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Frank Colvett Jr. has been promoted to president of GreenScape Inc.

Colvett previously was executive vice president and corporate treasurer. He has been with GreenScape since 1992 and also has served the company in various capacities including project manager, estimator and vice president of marketing. His civic and community activities include serving as treasurer of the Tennessee Republican Party, and as a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church and the University Club of Memphis.

12. Application Period for State Court of Appeals Vacancy Ends - Wednesday, July 18, 2007

NASHVILLE (AP) - The state Judicial Selection Commission will meet later this month to discuss filling the state Court of Appeals vacancy created when Judge William Koch was named to the Supreme Court.

13. An Accounting Deal That Really Adds Up - Thursday, November 30, 2006

It's only been a few months since the Memphis accounting firm of Cannon Wright Blount acquired a smaller firm and became one of the largest independent CPA groups in the city.

However, it probably should not come as a surprise that at Cannon Wright Blount (CWB) - whose nontraditional approach to the world of accounting extends all the way to the chic décor in the firm's office - the company's third merger in three years becomes final as of tomorrow.

14. Wright Takes Helm of Suburban Community Newspapers - Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Scott A. Wright has been named chairman and CEO of Suburban Community Newspapers Group (SCN), which includes 11 weekly newspapers in the Memphis metro and north Mississippi areas. Some of the papers are The Shelby Sun Times, The Collierville Independent and The East Shelby Review. Wright previously was publisher of 17 Dallas and Ft.Worth-area daily and weekly newspapers in the Star Community Newspapers group.

15. Accounting Firm Takes Fresh Approach to Pencil-Pushing - Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Their office is housed in ultra-hip digs, bathed in warm colors and awash in the casual atmosphere you might find in an advertising or design studio.

Members of the Cannon Wright Blount firm in Memphis use words like "progressive" and "forward-thinking" to describe the work they do in their carefully constructed "fun atmosphere." Casually identifying himself as the company's CEO, Jud Cannon then chuckles and adds, "That's what they tell me, at least."

16. Melick Tapped to Manage Fixed Income Banking Group at Morgan Keegan & Co. - Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Jordan Melick has joined Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. as a managing director for the firm's Fixed Income Banking Group. Melick previously was managing director of the health care finance team of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Piper Jaffray & Co. He began his career in health financing in 1991 at Detroit-based Comerica Bank.

17. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 02, 2004
MEMPHIS FOOD BANK APPOINTS ASST

The Food Bank Appoints Assistant Director

Estella Mayhue-Greer was appointed assistant director of the Memphis Food Bank. Greer has been with The Food Bank for eight years. She previously served as agency relati...

18. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, October 01, 2003
(ephotos) Commercial property manager Dan Chancey and commercial property administrator Donna Palmer of Clark & Clark received

DAs Office Appoints New Prosecutors The Shelby County District Attorneys Office announced the appointments of three...

19. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 12, 2001
Edward L Edward L. Stanton III joined Armstrong Allen PLLC as an associate member. Stanton comes to the firm from the City of Memphis, where he served as assistant city attorney. Prior to his employment with the city, Stanton worked at the Charles C...

20. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, October 31, 2001
2 Memphis firms make the Inc

2 Memphis firms make the Inc 500 list

By SUE PEASE

The Daily News

Inc magazines annual list of fastest-growing private companies in America has hit the newsstands and two Memphis technology firms are on it. <...

21. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 24, 1999
Mary A Mary A. Cuyler has been promoted to audit manager of the Memphis office of BDO Seidman LLP. A certified public accountant, Cuyler is a graduate of the University of Memphis. Shannon Kloek of Hnedak Bobo Group Inc. has been elected president o...

22. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 16, 1998
SCB Computer Technology Names Equity Inns Inc. has added three members to its board of directors: Raymond E. Schultz, retired chairman and chief executive officer of Promus Hotel Corp.; Howard A. Silver, president and chief operating officer of Equi...