Despite arriving this year at the ripe old age of 175, the Greater Memphis Chamber still has a spring in its step.

When the chamber blows out the candles, so to speak, during its milestone bash Friday, April 12, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the event will underscore the organization’s storied history, which predates the Civil War. This year also sees the continuation of the chamber’s push to be more of a civic force in the community, helping to bring together government and private businesses.

2. District Lines on Tap for Commission - Monday, December 19, 2011

Five days is a long time in politics. That’s the gap between the Monday, Dec. 19, meeting of the Shelby County Commission and the special meeting of the commission last Wednesday.

At the special meeting, commissioners again floated a new redistricting plan that would keep the 13-member body at five districts covering all of Shelby County.

3. ANE Conference To Look at Effective Nonprofit Governance - Tuesday, April 29, 2008

At this year's Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence annual conference, local nonprofit organization leaders will get a chance to hear from experts from academia who have taken a hard look at governance models for nonprofit boards and are testing some ideas on what works in creating effective board governance.

4. Committee to ConsiderContract With Salton Cos. - Wednesday, January 02, 2008
     In a committee meeting today, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners will consider a $1.3 million contract with Salton Cos. LLC for an expansion project on the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Training Academy.
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5. Archived Article: Apartments (lead) - Monday, August 02, 2004
Apartment projects

Multifamily Projects Get Under Way

Affordable housing strong as overall market awaits pickup

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Construction on two multifamily projects totaling just over $16 million is set to begin in comi...

6. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, April 11, 2002
Local Head Start agency still under review Head Start program making strides toward better service By MARY DANDO The Daily News Shelby County commissioners approved a resolution to accept $13.7 million in federal grant funds for the local Head Start...

7. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Marx & Bensorf Real Estate and Investment Company recently donated $2,500 to the Make-A-Wish Foundations Stories of Light p Marx & Bensdorf Real Estate and Investment Co. recently donated $2,500 to the Make-A-Wish Foundations "Stories o...

8. Archived Article: Seniors (lead) - Tuesday, June 27, 2000
By STACEY WIEDOWER New facilities to serve growing senior market By STACEY WIEDOWER The Daily News Two projects that will provide living space for Memphis older citizens are on track to move forward following their recent approval by the Memphis Cit...

9. Archived Article: Love - Friday, March 26, 1999
By STACEY PETSCHAUER One voice By STACEY PETSCHAUER THE DAILY NEWS One voice will emanate from the Pyramid in Downtown Memphis on Sunday, April 4 the voice of a city united. Easter Sunday 1999, will mark the third year thousands of Memphians of all ...

10. Archived Article: Gov't (scc) - Monday, November 09, 1998
A resolution to accept block grant funding for the juvenile court and an appeal to erect a sign are two items to be considered at today's Board of Shelby County Commission meeting Block grant, appeal on commission agenda By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily N...

11. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, April 03, 1998
Info-Mation Services Co Info-Mation Services Co. will host the inaugural IMS Spring Fling Golf Tournament on Saturday to provide funding for non-profit agencies that provide services to children and youth. The tournament will be at Wedgewood Golfers...

12. Archived Article: Comm.focus - Friday, July 18, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Fighting the good fight The National Conference tries to deter racial prejudice through education, dialogue By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News When Gretchen King first attended Camp Anytown in 1989, she wasnt sure quite what to e...

13. Archived Article: Pic Jts - Thursday, April 25, 1996
4/23 jts PIC Private Industry Council calls for child care, transit proposals By JAMES SNYDER The Daily News The Private Industry Council is accepting proposals for a transportation plan and a child care plan to assist with the councils job training...