Bruce Kramer, an attorney with Apperson Crump PLC, has been given the Crystal Award by the International Carwash Association for his 20 years of service as the association’s general counsel. The Memphis-based association is comprised of 15,000 professional car wash operators, retailers and suppliers in 25 nations.

2. Dell Raises Intrigue by Rescheduling Earnings Report - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) – Struggling personal computer maker Dell will report its latest quarterly earnings ahead of schedule in a move likely to spur speculation that the results will be dismal.

3. Events - Monday, May 13, 2013

The Memphis Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday, May 13, at 6 p.m. at Memphis Marriott East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Melissa Webb, president of the IAAP Desoto chapter, will present “Constructing Your Career – Getting to the Heart.” Cost is $22. R.S.V.P. to sharon.gardner@asentinel..

4. Retailers Report Modest Gains for April - Saturday, May 11, 2013

Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery.

Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions.

5. Events - Saturday, May 11, 2013

National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Speakers include Larry Jensen, president and CEO of Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors LLC, and representatives from Washington think tank Excelencia in Education. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.

6. Retailers Report Modest Gains for April - Friday, May 10, 2013

Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery.

Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions.

7. Tribute Symposium Honors Six Local Women - Wednesday, May 01, 2013

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis paid tribute to six local women at a sold-out luncheon of more than 1,600 attendees on Friday, April 26.

The Legends Awards honor women whose work embodies the mission of the foundation – to support women and children throughout Shelby County.

8. Oil Drops on Demand Concerns - Saturday, April 20, 2013

More signs of weak demand for fuel in the U.S. sank the price of oil by nearly 3 percent.

The Energy Department said Wednesday that demand for gasoline over the four weeks ended April 12 was 3.3 percent less than a year earlier, averaging 8.4 million barrels a day. The weekly report indicated that use of distillates like heating oil and diesel was light as well.

9. Oil Drops on Demand Concerns - Thursday, April 18, 2013

More signs of weak demand for fuel in the U.S. sank the price of oil by nearly 3 percent.

The Energy Department said Wednesday that demand for gasoline over the four weeks ended April 12 was 3.3 percent less than a year earlier, averaging 8.4 million barrels a day. The weekly report indicated that use of distillates like heating oil and diesel was light as well.

10. US Trade Deficit Narrows to $43 Billion in February - Monday, April 08, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in February as exports climbed close to an all-time high and the volume of imported crude oil fell to the lowest level in 17 years.

11. FedEx Earnings Drop on Weakness in International Freight - Wednesday, March 20, 2013

FedEx Corp. reported third quarter earnings that missed analysts’ expectations on continued weakness in international air freight markets and customers that chose less expensive and slower shipping services.

12. US Citing Security to Censor More Public Records - Tuesday, March 12, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration answered more requests from the public to see government records under the Freedom of Information Act last year but more often than ever cited legal exceptions to censor or withhold the material, according to a new analysis by The Associated Press. It frequently cited the need to protect national security and internal deliberations.

13. FedEx Headquarters Building Sells for $22.6 Million - Tuesday, March 12, 2013

942 S. Shady Grove Road Memphis, TN 38119

Sale Amount: $22.6 million

Sale Date: Feb. 21, 2013

14. Retailers Report Slowing Sales Gains for February - Friday, March 08, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans cut back on spending in February as cold weather and economic challenges chilled their appetite for spring merchandise.

The nation's retailers on Thursday reported that sales slowed in February, a time when most stores get rid of winter merchandise and bring in swimsuits, ankle length pants and other spring fashions.

15. Blazing a Trail - Saturday, February 23, 2013

Susan Stephenson is one of the most accomplished and highly visible women in the Memphis business community. She is the co-founder of Independent Bank, the city’s second-largest bank as ranked by assets and one that largely steered clear of the mortgage mess that dogged competitors during the financial bust.

16. GTx Posts Quarterly, Yearly Net Loss - Friday, February 22, 2013

Memphis-based biopharmaceutical company GTx Inc. has reported net loss of $10.7 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 compared to a similar $10.7 million net loss in Q4 2011.

17. Lawrence’s Background a Fit for Work at EDGE - Monday, February 11, 2013

It might be said that John Lawrence has a background made to order for looking at the big picture – one of real estate, urban planning, marketing and organization management. Through the course of various career moves, he’s developed the tools necessary for the use in his position as manager of strategic economic development planning for Memphis and Shelby County’s Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE).

18. Retailers Report Strong January Sales - Friday, February 08, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – Sometimes, the devil is in the deals. Americans shopped the winter clearance racks in January, resulting in strong sales during the month for retailers.

But spending is expected to slow as the deals dry up heading into the spring, and Americans digest rising gas prices and a 2 percent payroll tax hike that started in January.

19. ‘Positive Experience’ - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Do not mention the reality TV show “Toddlers & Tiaras” to pageant producer Renee Horvath of Millington.

She’ll tell you it’s nothing like the world she knows.

20. Pinnacle Departure Brings Real Estate Challenge - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Pinnacle Airlines Corp.’s relocation of its Memphis headquarters to Minneapolis by May should have long-term leasing effects on the Downtown office market.

21. Cox Expects Strong Year for Memphis Airport - Friday, January 25, 2013

As Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority President Larry Cox heads into the final 17 months leading up to his retirement in July 2014, he is hoping to cap off more than 40 years of service at Memphis International Airport with a big year.

22. Oil Falls as Uncertainty Hits Energy Markets - Saturday, January 12, 2013

The price of oil fell Monday, hit by uncertainty about what the U.S. Federal Reserve might do with its bond purchase program and data showing the U.S. unemployment rate unchanged.

By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for February delivery was down 44 cents to $92.65 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

23. Oil Falls as Uncertainty Hits Energy Markets - Tuesday, January 08, 2013

The price of oil fell Monday, hit by uncertainty about what the U.S. Federal Reserve might do with its bond purchase program and data showing the U.S. unemployment rate unchanged.

By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for February delivery was down 44 cents to $92.65 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

24. Retailers Report Higher December Sales - Friday, January 04, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – A last-minute surge in spending seems to have saved the holiday shopping season.

Major retailers including Costco, Gap and Nordstrom on Thursday reported better-than-expected revenue in December. That comes as a relief for stores, which can make up to 40 percent of their annual revenue in the last two months of the year.

25. Ticket Rush: Film Fans Hand Hollywood Record Cash - Thursday, December 27, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The big deal for Hollywood is not the record $10.8 billion that studios took in domestically in 2012. It's the fact that the number of tickets sold went up for the first time in three years.

26. Oil Ends Lower on Economy Concerns - Tuesday, December 11, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Benchmark U.S. crude gave up some early gains Monday on a surprise expansion of German exports and signs of increased oil consumption in China to finish lower. Concerns about the so-called fiscal cliff in the U.S. continued to dog traders and investors.

27. Hickory Hill Warehouse Sells for $15.7 Million - Tuesday, December 11, 2012

6380 Holmes Road Memphis, TN 38141

Sale Amount: $15.7 million

Sale Date: Dec. 5, 2012

28. Retailers Report Weak Sales Gains for November - Friday, November 30, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Black Friday was no match for Sandy.

Major retailers such as Kohl's, Target and Macy's on Thursday reported weak sales in November as a strong start to the holiday shopping season – including a good showing on the day after Thanksgiving – wasn't enough to fully offset the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy earlier in the month.

29. Holiday Shopping Essential: Black Friday Apps - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Retailers expecting a tepid holiday shopping season are pulling out all the stops to attract customers to their stores this year – including embracing the enemy.

Big-box stores have come to terms with "showrooming" – when shoppers come into stores armed with smartphone apps designed to identify cheaper deals online – and devised new plans to offset its impact.

30. Consumers Give US Economy a Lift Before Election - Friday, November 02, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – A flurry of reports Thursday showed that U.S. consumers are growing more confident and spending more, boosting a still-weak economy just five days before the presidential election.

31. Rise of House Flipping Focus Of Seminar - Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The impact of the foreclosure crisis on Shelby County home values is intricate and far-reaching.

Recent estimates by real estate information company Chandler Reports suggest that nearly a quarter of Memphis’ total housing stock are non-owner occupied.

32. Sandy Unlikely to Damage US Economy, Analysts Say - Tuesday, October 30, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Airlines canceled thousands of flights and stranded travelers. Insurers braced for damages of up to $5 billion. Retailers expected shrunken sales.

Hurricane Sandy is causing disruptions for companies, travelers and consumers. But for the overall economy, damage from the storm will likely be limited. And any economic growth lost to the storm in the short run will likely be restored once reconstruction begins, analysts say.

33. Oil Rises as Massive Storm Aims for East Coast - Monday, October 29, 2012

The price of oil rose slightly Friday as data showed the U.S. economy is muddling along and the East Coast prepares for a potentially damaging storm.

Benchmark oil rose 23 cents to end at $86.28 per barrel Friday.

34. Business Workshop to Highlight Execution - Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Successful businesses, it probably goes without saying, build and execute actionable plans for growth. But to get to that point, they have to be the opposite of those razzle-dazzle professional athletes who are said to have “a million dollar move, and a 10-cent finish.”

35. AP IMPACT: Aggressive Start for Consumer Bureau - Thursday, September 13, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The new federal agency charged with enforcing consumer finance laws is emerging as an ambitious sheriff, taking on companies for deceptive fees and marketing and unmoved by protests that its tactics go too far.

36. Oil Prices Fall on Sour Economic News From China - Tuesday, September 11, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – The price of oil fell slightly Monday after an unexpectedly weak economic report from China and warnings of a further slowdown.

But the hope of stimulus action by the Federal Reserve on Thursday served as a safety net, preventing the price from falling further.

37. Growth Streak - Monday, September 10, 2012

Andrew Holliday and Daniel Brown, the founding partners of Memphis-based branding and marketing firm Harvest Creative, used to joke about one day making the Inc. 500|5000, the list published each year by Inc. Magazine that honors the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

38. US Considers Release of Oil From Reserves - Monday, August 20, 2012

A senior Obama administration official says the White House is considering a potential release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The U.S. is monitoring gas prices to see whether they fall before making a decision, said the official, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

39. GTx Narrows Q2 Loss - Thursday, August 09, 2012

GTx Inc. Wednesday, Aug. 8, reported a net loss of $10.4 million for the second quarter, compared to a net loss of $10.7 million for the same period in 2011.

40. GTx Narrows Q2 Loss - Wednesday, August 08, 2012

GTx Inc. Wednesday, Aug. 8, reported a net loss of $10.4 million for the second quarter, compared to a net loss of $10.7 million for the same period in 2011.

41. Bernanke: Many Struggle Despite US Recovery - Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says data that show the U.S. economy in recovery doesn’t fully capture the tough times felt by many.

Bernanke says that while measures of consumer spending, income and wealth point to improvement, “many individuals and households continue to struggle with difficult economic and financial conditions.”

42. US Economy Appears Weaker as Retail Sales Slump - Tuesday, July 17, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — The outlook for the U.S. economy appeared dimmer Monday after a report that Americans spent less at retail businesses for a third straight month in June.

The report led some economists to downgrade their estimates for economic growth in the April-June quarter. Many now think the economy grew even less than in the first quarter of the year, when it expanded at a sluggish 1.9 percent annual rate.

43. Fred’s, Other Retailers Report Tepid Sales - Friday, July 06, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Shoppers, worried about jobs and the overall economy, pulled back on spending in June, resulting in tepid sales for many retailers, including Memphis-based Fred’s Inc.

44. A Battle for Internet Freedom as UN Meeting Nears - Monday, June 25, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – A year after the Internet helped fuel the Arab Spring uprisings, the role cyberspace plays in launching revolutions is being threatened by proposed changes to a United Nations telecommunications treaty that could allow countries to clamp down on the free flow of information.

45. WHO's Cancer Agency: Diesel Fumes Cause Cancer - Wednesday, June 13, 2012

LONDON (AP) – Diesel fumes cause cancer, the World Health Organization's cancer agency declared Tuesday, a ruling it said could make exhaust as important a public health threat as secondhand smoke.

46. Will Shoppers' Increased Spending in May Last? - Friday, June 01, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans loosened their purse strings in May, but it may have been a temporary splurge.

Some major retailers such as Target and Macy's on Thursday posted sales increases that beat Wall Street estimates as shoppers were lured in by Mother's Day promotions and colorful new styles of clothing. The gains follow a dismal showing from the month before

47. Teachers: Leaders In Inspiration - Friday, June 01, 2012

It’s an unusual person who can reflect on the life-changing events in their past and not think of a teacher.

Almost everyone can visualize that one teacher who made a critical difference, who was the difference between success and something else. If you were lucky, like me, you had more than one teacher to inspire, guide or push you to your limits.

48. Americans Grew Gloomier About the Economy in May - Wednesday, May 30, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans grew much gloomier about the economy in May, causing a critical measure of consumer confidence to suffer its biggest decline in eight months and ending a period of steady optimism.

49. Facebook Updates Data Use Policy to Give More Info - Monday, May 14, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Facebook is updating its data use policy in an attempt to give users more clarity on how the information they share is used by the company. The move comes a week ahead of its expected initial public offering of stock.

50. GTx Reports $11.1 Million Q1 Net Income Loss - Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Memphis-based biopharmaceutical company GTx Inc. on Tuesday, May 8, reported an $11.1 million net loss for the first quarter, compared to a net loss of $2.6 million for the same period in 2011.

51. Global Connections - Monday, May 07, 2012

Although the Memphis in May International Festival is widely known for its Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the festival’s focus on developing international economic trade and fostering Memphis companies’ global business relationships remains central to its mission.

52. A Weaker First Quarter Doesn't Mean a Weak Year - Monday, April 30, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy grew more slowly in the first three months of this year. Governments spent less, and businesses cut back on investment. But consumers spent at the fastest pace in more than a year.

53. MBBA Panel Puts Focus on Sustainability - Monday, April 30, 2012

Members of the region’s corporate, academic, government and nonprofit sectors seeking more knowledge about best practices in sustainability packed the ballroom of The University Club, 1346 Central Ave., on Thursday, April 26, for a luncheon panel discussion hosted by Memphis Bioworks Business Association.

54. Cybercrime on the Rise - Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Despite increased awareness of cybercrime, cyber-attacks continue to plague companies from Memphis to Brussels to Subic Bay.

Cyber attacks are typically defined as criminal activities that are conducted by means of the Internet. With more and more companies relying on the Internet to do business, the frequency of cybercrime is certain to increase. These technology-based attacks can include stealing an organization’s intellectual property, gaining access to online bank accounts, creating and distributing viruses, and posting confidential business information on the Internet.

55. Solar Energy Gets Boost With Two New Arrays - Monday, April 16, 2012

April is proving to be a banner month for alternative energy as two solar arrays formally opened within days of each other last week.

The West Tennessee Solar Farm in Haywood County is the largest in the state with 21,000 panels.

56. Lean Supply Chain Process Taking Root - Friday, April 06, 2012

When Toyota Motor Corp. began making its cars and moving the parts for them as well as the cars to market in a different way than its rivals in the auto industry, it changed the concept of a supply chain.

57. Robinson: Health Study Confirms Known Problem - Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Dr. Kenneth Robinson, public health policy adviser to Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell, said he wasn’t at all surprised by a recent study that found African-American women in Memphis are more than twice as likely to die from breast cancer as their white counterparts.

58. MasterCard, Visa Warn of Cardholder Data Breach - Monday, April 02, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – MasterCard and Visa said Friday that they had notified issuers of its credit cards of a potential breach of the security of customer accounts. Visa blamed a third company for the error.

59. UPS to Buy TNT Express for $6.8 Billion - Monday, March 19, 2012

AMSTERDAM (AP) – United Parcel Service Inc. said Monday it will buy Netherlands-based TNT Express NV for $6.77 billion (€5.16 billion) in a cash deal that will create a company with annual sales of €60 billion.

60. Economy Adds 227K Jobs, Jobless Rate Unchanged - Monday, March 12, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States added 227,000 jobs in February as the nation has put together the strongest three months of job growth since the Great Recession, boding well for President Barack Obama's re-election chances.

61. Fed Report: Activity Picks Up in Memphis - Friday, March 02, 2012

The Federal Reserve sees an improving economy and a pickup in economic activity in the central bank’s Eighth District, its regional territory that includes Memphis.

A report released this week by the Fed – the so-called “beige book” – notes that economic activity in the Eighth District has expanded at a modest pace since the Fed last looked at the area.

62. T-Mobile USA to Make Data Network Work With iPhone - Friday, February 24, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – T-Mobile USA on Thursday said it will revamp its wireless data network this year, with the side effect of making it compatible with iPhones and some other smartphones sold by competing carriers.

63. Pinnacle Making Strides In Comeback Effort - Friday, February 10, 2012

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. reached another important milestone this week in its comeback effort with another interim contract agreement, this time with one of the global air carriers the Memphis-based regional carrier works with.

64. St. Louis Fed Releases App for Android Users - Friday, February 03, 2012

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has released a version of its FRED app for users of Android-power mobile devices.

65. 2008 Model Predicts Effects of Airline Mergers - Friday, February 03, 2012

Two years ago, a trio of economics professors at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, checked in on a model they built in 2008 to measure and predict the long-term effects of U.S. airline mergers on specific markets, including Memphis.

66. Uphill Battle - Monday, January 30, 2012

After retiring from her nearly 30-year career at FedEx, African-American business executive Edith Kelly-Green embarked on an entrepreneurial venture when she bought 11 Lenny’s Sub Shop locations.

Three decades of working for a Fortune 500 corporation paved the way for her new enterprise as a franchisee.

67. CrescoAg Hires Vice President - Wednesday, January 18, 2012

CrescoAg LLC, a Memphis-based agricultural information management company, has hired Dr. Terry Griffin as vice president–applied economics.

68. Retail Sales Weaken in Dec. But Cap Record Year - Friday, January 13, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – America's retailers enjoyed a record 2011 and their first $400 billion sales months ever. But the final month of the year was a dud.

Sales eked out a 0.1 percent increase in December, to a seasonally adjusted $400.6 billion.

69. Banks Face Bumpy Earnings Season - Thursday, January 12, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – You can usually tell a lot about the health of the U.S. economy by looking at the financial results of banks. They’re the people who finance new factories, plant expansions and fatter payrolls.

70. Hiring Rose in November, But Job Openings Dipped - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers stepped up their hiring in November but pulled back slightly on the number of jobs they advertised.

The mostly favorable report shows companies are gaining more confidence in the economy and filling more of their open positions. It follows other encouraging data on hiring that suggest 2012 may be a better year for job growth.

71. The 'CES Curse?' Gadget Show has Poor Record - Monday, January 09, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – The largest trade show in the Americas must be a great place to show off new products, right? Wrong. The International Consumer Electronics Show is quickly becoming a launch pad for products that fall flat.

72. Bargain Hunters Divided Shopping Season Into 2 - Friday, December 30, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – The holiday shopping season turned out to be two seasons: the Black Friday binge and a last-minute surge.

Together, they added up to decent sales gains for retailers. And the doldrums in between showed how shoppers have learned to wait for the discounts they know will come.

73. Phones Overwhelm Superdome Antennas After Brees Record - Thursday, December 29, 2011

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – When Drew Brees set the NFL passing record, elation became frustration for some New Orleans Saints fans who tried to share the joy with a tweet, text, picture or call.

74. Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Gives Lift in Finale - Thursday, December 29, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – The holiday shopping season turned out to be two seasons split by a big lull.

A surge in buying in the two weeks before Christmas coupled with a record-breaking Black Friday gave retailers a solid season. The doldrums between the buying binges show how shoppers have learned to wait for the discounts they know will come.

75. Medtronic Launches New Spinal Product - Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Medtronic Inc. has launched a new product designed to provide spinal stabilization and correction in patients suffering from a traumatic or tumor-related disorder.

76. Problems Follow Memphis Animal Shelter to Cordova - Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The new Memphis Animal Shelter in Cordova, which will have its formal opening next month, will come with many of the same concerns that plagued the old shelter near Memphis International Airport.

The problems go beyond the building used to house abandoned or stray dogs, cats and horses as well as other animals rounded up across the city.

77. Genome Explorations Searches Genetic Code for Cancer Cause - Monday, November 14, 2011

In a nondescript building on Jefferson Avenue, in what looks like an oversized kitchen with multiple refrigerators, Divyen Patel and his staff are searching genetic codes to find the switch that might, one day, turn off cancer.

78. The Right Fit - Thursday, November 10, 2011

In just over a year, national fitness craze Pure Barre Technique has taken the Memphis market by storm.

The exercise routine that uses a ballet barre to perform small isometric movements set to music began in 2001 in Birmingham, Mich. In July 2009, Pure Barre became a nationwide franchise.

79. Residential Energy Rating Keeps Homes Airtight - Monday, October 31, 2011

Bill Schrader makes homes more energy efficient. As owner of Residential Energy Rating, LLC and a Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) certified home energy rater, he evaluates and then rates homes based on their energy efficiency.

80. Cybersecurity Importance Grows - Monday, October 31, 2011

Anyone reading this article via the Internet is part of a crowd that’s 2.5 billion strong. That’s how many people are currently connected to the ‘Net, according to cybersecurity authority Melissa Hathaway, who was in town Thursday to share with the Economic Club of Memphis her warnings about how fragile the world’s digital infrastructure is.

81. CSA Concerns Dominate Trucking Expo - Friday, October 28, 2011

Much of the talk at the second annual Memphis Trucking Expo earlier this month at Agricenter International involved three initials: C-S-A.

CSA stands for the federal Carrier Safety Administration, whose system of regulations and inspections and driver records determine who gets to drive a commercial truck for a living in the U.S.

82. Room With a View - Friday, October 21, 2011

There were times Thursday, Oct. 20, during the dedication of the new $72.6 million air traffic control tower at Memphis International Airport that noise from the arriving and departing jets drowned out the elected and appointed leaders.

83. Make the MOST Of Scholarship - Monday, October 17, 2011

Last week we spotlighted an international education organization with Memphis roots, Facing History and Ourselves, which is helping individuals make the connection between history and their own lives. This week let us showcase a nonprofit that is providing scholarships for low-income children and fostering greater access, overall, to private and parochial schools for all children in our community: Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust.

84. AIG Unit Offers Companies 'Reputation' Insurance - Thursday, October 13, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – They say image is everything, and now companies can insure theirs.

Chartis, a unit of insurance giant American International Group Inc., is marketing a new policy that would help companies protect their reputation in the event of major corporate crises such as executive scandals, product recalls, data breaches and other "reputational threats."

85. Seeing Success - Monday, October 10, 2011

On the surface, they don’t have much in common other than their home turf. They include everything from a venerable law firm, prominent regional investment companies, tech firms and even a business that manufactures food products like hot dogs and sandwich meats.

86. Retail Trade Group Sees Modest Holiday Sales Gain - Friday, October 07, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – The National Retail Federation, the nation's largest retail trade group, expects winter holiday sales to rise 2.8 percent to $465.6 billion this year.

That would be smaller than 2010's 5.2 percent increase, but it's higher than the average increase for November and December over the past 10 years.

87. 4 Airports Try Limited Low-Hassle Security Checks - Wednesday, October 05, 2011

ATLANTA (AP) – A small group of frequent fliers began using lower-hassle security lines Tuesday in exchange for sharing more personal information with the government in a trial program at four U.S. airports.

88. Early Voting Count Suggests High Election Day Turnout - Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Early voting in advance of the Oct. 6 Election Day in Memphis cracked 30,000 of the city’s 426,583 voters.

Because early voting in Memphis elections usually doesn’t account for even half of the overall voter turnout, the early voter turnout suggests the total voter turnout may be in double-digit percentages. That is low, but not as low as some politicos had predicted for the ballot topped by a mayor’s race and contests for all 13 seats on the Memphis City Council.

89. City Signs $27M IT Contract With SAIC - Monday, October 03, 2011

The city of Memphis has signed a five year $27 million contract for information technology with Science Applications International Corporation.

90. Field Helps Businesses Guard Intellectual Property - Thursday, September 29, 2011

Attorney R. Mark Field is in the business of assisting clients with their information management needs. Many of these clients are corporations and business owners that use his expertise in guarding trade secrets – secrets that, if exposed, could remove any competitive advantage that may have been in place beforehand.

91. Pentagon Extends Program to Defend Cyber Networks - Tuesday, September 27, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – As hackers and hostile nations launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks against U.S. defense contractors, the Pentagon is extending a pilot program to help protect its prime suppliers.

92. Forecasts Point to Modest Holiday Growth - Thursday, September 22, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Retailers just got an early Christmas gift: Americans are expected to spend more than they did last year during the holidays.

Retail sales in November and December are expected to be up 3 percent during what is traditionally the biggest shopping period of the year, according to research firm ShopperTrak said Tuesday.

93. archer>malmo Named Ninth Best Place to Work - Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Advertising industry publication Advertising Age has named archer>malmo No. 9 on its Best Places to Work in Marketing & Media 2011 poll.

The list featured 30 firms nationwide. Any agency, media owner or marketer with more than 50 full-time employees was eligible.

94. The iPad Trumps Oil: Apple is Most Valuable US Co. - Thursday, August 11, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Investors seem to think you want an iPad more than oil, as Apple Inc. became the most valuable company in the United States, surpassing Exxon Mobil Corp. on Wednesday.

95. Apple Passes Exxon as Most Valuable US Company - Wednesday, August 10, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Apple has surpassed Exxon Mobil as the most valuable company in the U.S. The milestone occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday. Apple Inc.'s stock gained 3.4 percent to $365.10 Tuesday afternoon, bringing the iPhone and iPad maker's market capitalization to about $338 billion.

96. Open Door - Monday, July 25, 2011

By 2050, it’s projected all minorities combined will represent more than 50 percent of the U.S. population, and as the United States moves closer to becoming a minority-majority nation, the growing Hispanic population is increasingly becoming a major power player in the new economy.

97. Govt to Test Risk-Based Airport Screening - Friday, July 15, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Transportation Security Administration said Thursday it will test a program to pre-screen a small group of select air travelers who volunteer more personal information about themselves so they can be vetted to get faster screening at airport checkpoints.

98. Kanda Joins Electronic Vaulting Services as VP - Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Amit Kanda has been hired by Electronic Vaulting Services LLC as the new vice president of IT and business development.

99. Job Outlook Rises as Reports Suggest More Hiring - Friday, July 08, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – June may turn out to have been a good month to find a job after all.

A private report said businesses hired twice as many workers as economists had expected. Applications for unemployment benefits have reached a seven-week low. And more small businesses say they plan to increase hiring in the next three months, a trade association said.

100. Thompson Dunavant Official Earns Special Certification - Tuesday, June 28, 2011

William Spilman, payment card industry (PCI) compliance practice leader with Thompson Dunavant PLC, has earned a specialized certification.

Spilman recently completed the education security training requirements necessary to perform a PCI compliance audit and consulting related to the protection of credit card data. He’s also received the Quality Service Assessor (QSA) designation.