In May, longtime FedEx CIO and executive vice president of information services Rob Carter joined the likes of pop star Lady Gaga, fashion designer Tom Ford and Oscar-winning director James Cameron on Fast Company’s 2010 list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business.

2. Risk Aversion Could Hold City Back, Biz Leader Says - Friday, April 16, 2010

Memphis could be left behind in an economic rebound because it has become a “big company town” with a low tolerance for risk, said Eric Mathews, the co-founder of LaunchMemphis.

3. After Startup Weekend, Five Businesses Born - Thursday, June 04, 2009

Kevin Yancy walked into the EmergeMemphis building last Friday night with a domain name and dream. He walked out 48 hours later with a team of 10 people, the beta version of a Web site and the foundation for a startup company called The Roll Play.

4. Startup Weekend To Foster Multiple Ideas - Thursday, May 28, 2009

Memphis is known for its entrepreneurs, from Clarence Saunders inventing the self-service grocery store to Kemmons Wilson inventing the hotel chain to Fred Smith inventing overnight package delivery.

5. LaunchMemphis To Become Nonprofit Org. - Wednesday, August 06, 2008

A local organization formed to bring together entrepreneurial-minded individuals in the community has experienced such a show of interest that organizers are taking the next step in formalizing it.

6. Biz Startup Event Slated for Late May - Thursday, March 06, 2008

The possibilities are endless.

With a group of 100 people, experts in various fields and many different visions, there's no telling what ideas will come out of the weekend event that brings a whole room of people together for the purpose of coming up with an idea for a startup business.

7. Entrepreneurs Bank On Fractional Ownership Market - Tuesday, October 30, 2007

In the midst of an uncertain housing market, one trend seems to be flourishing: Fractional ownership of luxury homes and condominiums has become a fast-growing segment of the housing industry, local industry experts said. And it's not expected to slow down anytime soon.

8. Artificial Intelligence Gains Momentum - Wednesday, March 01, 2006

More than a few people probably remember watching "The Jetsons" and marveling at the wonder of having a robotic maid like Rosie the Robot or being able to get an entire three-course meal at the touch of a button.

9. Mathews Named to New Post at FedEx Institute - Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Eric Mathews was named associate director of corporate research and development at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology. Mathews previously served FIT in temporary roles directing research and business development and was part of the institute's founding executive management. He earned a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College and a master's degree from the University of Memphis.

10. Team Sets New Standards in E-Learning - Friday, December 02, 2005

The age-old practice of training employees using a lecture-based method - one lecturer standing before a class of 10 or more students - may well be on its way to extinction.

Technology-based training methods are making a serious dent in the overall field of employee training as more and more companies move toward online learning.

11. Archived Article: Small Biz Focus - Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Basically what we see drive profitabl and cash flow

Langston Helps Professionals Direct Their Futures

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

Greg Langston wants to help corporate employees and high school and college students capitalize on their poten...

12. Archived Article: Tech (lead) - Thursday, May 13, 2004
FedEx Institute lauds new technology tools

New Technology Fosters Collaboration

FedEx Institute, businesses to benefit from Nortel partnership

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Those who still marvel at the capabilities of cell phones and th...

13. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 27, 2003
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Judge Earnestine Hunt Dorse was sworn in as the 33rd chair of the Judicial Council of the National Bar Associatio...

14. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 29, 1998
Taylor French has been named general manager of French & Co Taylor French has been named general manager of French & Co., Realtors and The French Connection. He is a graduate of the University of the South. Dan Estes has been promoted to vic...