Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at DeVry University, 6401 Poplar Ave., sixth floor. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

2. Events - Monday, June 17, 2013

The city of Germantown will host The Millionaires as part of its Groovin’ and Chillin’ Concert Series Tuesday, June 18, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Kiwanis pavilion at Municipal Park on Exeter Road. The free concert starts at 7 p.m.; hot dog and hamburger combos will be available for purchase beforehand. Visit germantown-tn.gov.

3. Tenn. 385/I-269 Corridor Meeting Set for June 13 - Tuesday, June 04, 2013

The final public meeting in an economic development and environmental study of the proposed Tennessee 385/Interstate 269 corridor is scheduled for June 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Baker Community Center, 7942 Church Street, in Millington.

4. The Daily News Claims 11 Green Eyeshade Awards - Saturday, May 11, 2013

The Daily News and The Memphis News claimed 11 Green Eyeshade Journalism Awards in the annual regional competition whose 2012 winners were announced Wednesday, May 8.

Sports commentary and sports reporting in The Memphis News by Don Wade claimed two first place awards in the 63rd annual Green Eyeshade Awards for the 11-state Southeastern region of the Society of Professional Journalists that includes Tennessee.

5. The Daily News Claims 11 Green Eyeshade Awards - Thursday, May 09, 2013

The Daily News and The Memphis News claimed 11 Green Eyeshade Journalism Awards in the annual regional competition whose 2012 winners were announced Wednesday, May 8.

Sports commentary and sports reporting in The Memphis News by Don Wade claimed two first place awards in the 63rd annual Green Eyeshade Awards for the 11-state Southeastern region of the Society of Professional Journalists that includes Tennessee.

6. Basketball Boon - Saturday, April 27, 2013

Before the Grizzlies began their first-round playoff series with the Clippers in Los Angeles, Dennis Flanagan looked ahead to Game 3, which was to be played on Thursday night, April 25, in Memphis.

7. Events - Saturday, April 13, 2013

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.

8. Events - Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, March 27, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Bill Gracey, CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, will speak. Cost is $18 for nonmembers.

9. Events - Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, March 26, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Commercial Appeal publisher George Cogswell will speak. Cost is $18. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

10. Events - Monday, March 25, 2013

Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, March 26, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Commercial Appeal publisher George Cogswell will speak. Cost is $18. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

11. Events - Saturday, March 23, 2013

The Cotton Museum will host Patrick O’Daniel, discussing his book “When the Levee Breaks: Memphis and the Mississippi Valley Flood of 1927,” Thursday, March 28, at 5 p.m. at the museum, 65 Union Ave. Cost is free and includes a complimentary museum tour and reception. Visit memphiscottonmuseum.org.

12. Despite Wide Legislative Power, Harwell Has Plenty of Work Ahead - Thursday, January 31, 2013

Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell today sits at the pinnacle of legislative power, overseeing a House Republican majority of better than 2-1.

13. Martin Institute Names Baker New Executive Director - Friday, December 14, 2012

Jamie Feild Baker will become executive director of the Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence with the new year.

14. As 'Fiscal Cliff' Looms, Voter Angst is Palpable - Wednesday, December 12, 2012

HOOKSETT, N.H. (AP) – Five hundred miles from Washington, the lunch crowd at Robie's Country Store and Deli is filled with angst over America's elected leaders and their latest struggle to prevent a fiscal crisis.

15. Hurricane Scramble - Wednesday, October 31, 2012

It’s been called Frankenstorm, and from an economic standpoint it’s a perfect fit. Because by the time it’s all said and done, Hurricane Sandy likely will have taken a monster-sized bite out of the U.S. economy.

16. Bar Launches Health Care Law Section - Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Memphis Bar Association has a new section of attorneys dedicated specifically to health care law.

The bar’s newly formed Health Law Section held its organizational meeting Oct. 17 at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Officers were chosen at that time, including Robyn Diaz, deputy general counsel at St. Jude, who led the effort to form the section and who was nominated as the first chair.

17. Vesta to Showcase Geothermal Technology - Monday, October 01, 2012

The 2012 Vesta Home Show will showcase its first-ever home that is heated and cooled with geothermal heat pump technology, produced by Ruch Builders and Engineered Comfort Inc.

18. Local Attorneys Celebrate Pro Bono Month - Thursday, September 27, 2012

The Memphis legal community will continue a tradition next month that began a few years ago, in which the pro bono efforts of legal professionals are celebrated, encouraged and promoted for the entire month of October.

19. ‘More the Merrier’ - Thursday, September 06, 2012

Following a shaky last few years for Overton Square, the area has finally seen tangible evidence of change in recent weeks and the area’s long-term tenants appear to be waiting in anticipation of its new neighbors.

20. Early Voting Nears 15,000 Mark - Friday, July 20, 2012

Early voting in advance of the Aug. 2 election day was expected to top 15,000 at the end of balloting on Thursday, July 19.

The early voting period continues through July 28.

Shelby County Election Commission figures showed 14,801 citizens cast early ballots in Shelby County through Wednesday, July 19. The daily total for Wednesday at 21 sites across Shelby County was 4,313, down from the first two days of early voting at the same sites.

21. Hunt-Phelan Listed With Colliers for $2.9M - Friday, July 13, 2012

Downtown’s Hunt-Phelan house – a historic mansion at 533 Beale St. that hosted guests including Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson – has been listed on the market for $2.865 million with the Memphis office of Colliers International.

22. Steinberg Honored For Supporting Women in Law - Thursday, July 12, 2012

Jill Steinberg, a shareholder in the Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, has received the firm’s 2012 Susan E. Rich Award for excellence in promoting and supporting the advancement of women in the legal profession.

23. Haslam Honors Local Orgs in Environmental Stewardship - Friday, July 06, 2012

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has recognized two winners in Shelby County for his Environmental Stewardship Awards.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis won the Excellence in Building Green category, chosen for its Sustainable Building Program. During 2011, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis was the top builder of single-family, EcoBUILD-certified homes in Shelby County.

24. Literacy Mid-South’s Dean Appointed to State Coalition - Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Kevin Dean, executive director of Literacy Mid-South, has been appointed to the Tennessee Literacy Coalition’s board of directors. The board unanimously approved Dean’s nomination, and he will serve as a representative from West Tennessee for three years.

25. TDN Garners Nine Green Eyeshades - Thursday, June 21, 2012

The Daily News and sister publication The Memphis News won nine honors in the 62nd annual Green Eyeshade Awards.

The regional journalism competition recognizes outstanding journalism in 11 southeastern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.

26. Hoover Joins Agape As Director of Development - Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Brian Hoover has joined Agape Child & Family Services as director of development. In his new role, Hoover will be responsible for leading Agape’s development efforts, such as fundraising and special events. He will also oversee the organization’s marketing, public relations and volunteer initiatives.

27. Executive Coach Burtch Earns Int’l Designation - Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Bill Burtch, founder and president of full-service management consultancy firm Harmony Coaching & Consulting, has received the Professional Certified Coach designation from the International Coach Federation, becoming the second PCC in Memphis. Burtch, who also holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources designation, focuses his consulting work in executive/team coaching, professional development training and human resources consulting.

28. Loeb Renews Leases for Two Upscale Restaurants - Friday, April 06, 2012

Two local restaurateurs and tenants of Loeb Properties Inc. have renewed leases.

Bill Latham, owner of Interim Restaurant, has renewed his lease for 4,957 square feet at Sanderlin Place, 5040 Sanderlin Ave. Carey White, Loeb senior vice president of asset management, brokered the deal.

29. Memphis Ranks Third for Most Hiring in 2011 - Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Memphis has been ranked third for most hiring in 2011 among the 50 largest metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S., according to a Gallup Job Creation Index released late last week.

Memphis employers increased hiring by 38 percent last year. Other metro areas to report the most hiring include San Antonio and Houston.

30. New Moon Tackles Madness of ‘Lear’ - Monday, April 02, 2012

Familial deception, failing political power and one man’s disintegrating psyche combine to form one royal mess in an upcoming New Moon Theatre Co. production. William Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” which has been called an “unstageable” play, will open at TheatreWorks on Friday, April 6.

31. Monogram Manufacturing Honored by White House - Friday, February 17, 2012

Two of Memphis-based Monogram Food Solutions Inc.’s manufacturing plants will be recognized by The White House and U.S. Department of Agriculture Friday, Feb. 17, as two of the nation’s most successful manufacturing facilities in rural America.

32. Crye-Leike Commercial to Auction Memphis Sites - Thursday, January 26, 2012

Crye-Leike Commercial Auction Services will conduct an auction for multiple properties in the Memphis area Feb. 23 at noon at Crye-Leike’s headquarters, 6525 Quail Hollow Road.

33. Jules Wade Receives Education Award - Monday, January 16, 2012

The Tennessee Real Estate Commission has presented former Memphis Area Association of Realtors Executive Vice President Jules Wade with the Tune Award in honor of his contributions to real estate education. The presentation to Wade was made Thursday, Jan. 12, at the University of Memphis Holiday Inn, 3700 Central Ave.

34. Housing Conference Slated for Jan. 7 - Monday, January 02, 2012

The “Home For The Holidays: Housing and Economic Development Conference” will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southwest Tennessee Community College Union Campus Building E/Gym, 737 Union Ave.

35. Events - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 6, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Bill Gibbons, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. For reservations, email Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

36. Events - Monday, December 05, 2011

Kyle Durrie will bring her Moveable Type Truck to Memphis for a print workshop and presentation with Crosstown Arts Monday, Dec. 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Sears Crosstown building, at Cleveland Avenue and North Watkins Street. Visitors can tour the truck and print their own letterpress art to take away. For more information, visit www.powerandlightpress.com or www.type-truck.com.

37. Heart of Memphis - Monday, November 14, 2011

The day before Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam was the keynote speaker this summer at the Downtown Memphis Commission’s 2011 Annual Luncheon, he went for a jog in Nashville wearing his “Believe Memphis” Grizzlies T-shirt.

38. Stone Joins Metropolitan Bank As Mortgage Specialist - Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Kent Stone has joined Metropolitan Bank as a mortgage specialist.

39. Daily News Garners Eight TPA Awards - Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The Daily News and sister publication The Memphis News won eight honors in the University of Tennessee-Tennessee Press Association awards announced Friday, July 15, at the annual TPA convention in Nashville.

40. Methodist Foundation Honors Health Care Leaders - Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The Methodist Healthcare Foundation will honor five recipients during its 2011 Living Awards Benefit, Thursday, Aug. 11. at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave.

41. U.S. House Approves 5-Year NFIP Bill - Thursday, July 14, 2011

The House of Representatives Tuesday, July 12, voted 406-22 to clear H.R. 1309 – a bill extending the National Flood Insurance Program through Sept. 30, 2016.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Ill., now moves to the full Senate. But the Senate is expected to draft its own version, according to lobbyists from the National Association of Federal Credit Unions, which supported the bill.

42. TDN Takes 12 Green Eyeshade Awards - Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Daily News won 12 awards in 10 categories during the 2011 Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards, including three first-place finishes. Held by the Atlanta chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the 61st annual Green Eyeshade contest recognizes outstanding journalism produced in an 11-state Southern region.

43. DuBois Pioneer In Biz Media - Friday, June 17, 2011

When Barney DuBois helped spearhead the launch of the Memphis Business Journal in 1979, he had no way of knowing that his efforts would forever change the media landscape in the Mid-South.

44. MED's Coopwood Joins Health IT Task Force - Monday, June 13, 2011

Dr. Reginald W. Coopwood, president and CEO of the Regional Medical Center at Memphis, has been selected to serve as a member of the Task Force on Delivery System Reform and Health Information Technology.

45. Callan Joins Methodist as Perioperative Director - Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Thomas E. Callan has joined Methodist University Hospital as administrative director of perioperative services.

Hometown: New York City
Education: I earned a master of arts in health care administration from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. I also received my bachelor of science degree with majors in nursing, biology and psychology from The George Washington University.
Work Experience: More than 39 years of progressive responsible experience in hospital, health system management and managed care from both a provider and a third-party reimbursement perspective. For the past 31 years, I have served as a program director, senior consultant, senior health system administrator and patient care administrator.
Favorite quote: “One is not defined by their abilities, but rather by their choices.”
Last book read: “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert A. Heinlein
Favorite music: Blues and jazz
Favorite movie: “The Lion in Winter”
Sports team: New York Yankees
Activities you enjoy outside of work: I enjoy traveling and playing amateur softball.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? The person who has had the greatest influence on me is a former supervisor who taught me that it is all about taking risks in order to succeed.
Why did you pursue a career in health care administration? I chose a career in health care administration because I felt it was the most logical step to provide the maximum effect in health care.
What drew you to Methodist University Hospital? What attracted me to Methodist is the organization’s approach to patient- and family-centered care.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? I consider some of my greatest accomplishments to include managing major managed care contracts that exceeded revenues of $250 million; designing and implementing a specialty care transplant contract inclusive of pre-operative, operative and post-operative care; and performing as the corporate clinical resource for contract negotiations for other specialty care areas including HIV and thoracic surgery.
What do you most enjoy about your work? I enjoy having the opportunity to mentor other people.

46. Daily News Collects Five Reporting Awards - Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Daily News won five awards during the 2011 Tennessee Associated Press Managing Editors contest, including three first-place finishes and a sweep of the business news category.

The ceremony, a combined presentation with the Tennessee AP Broadcasters, was held Saturday at the Sheraton Downtown Nashville. The Daily News competed in Division IV for daily newspapers with a circulation of under 10,000.

47. State House Approves Foreclosure Bill - Monday, May 16, 2011

Tennessee lawmakers have moved closer toward cutting back the number of foreclosure notices lenders have to publish in newspapers before borrowers in default lose their home.

Legislation drafted by the Tennessee Bankers Association and amended in legislative committees would allow lenders to reduce the current mandate from three foreclosure notice publications to two. The new notices also likely won’t include the lengthy descriptions they feature now.

48. Special Coverage: Mid-South Flooding - Friday, May 13, 2011

Coverage of the rising waters in the Memphis area

MIM Triathlon Still Planned

Despite rising floodwaters, next weekend’s Memphis in May Triathlon event is still on, the Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced.

49. Special Coverage: Mid-South Flooding - Thursday, May 12, 2011

Coverage of the rising waters in the Memphis area

Scientists to Determine Exact River Crest Height

The Mississippi River at Memphis crested Tuesday. But at what level?

The river level that goes into the history books will take a few days to determine, according to Memphis National Weather Service meteorologist Richard Okulski.

50. Special Coverage: Mid-South Flooding - Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Coverage of the rising waters in the Memphis area

The 2011 Flood, By the Numbers

After a few days of national media coverage, here are a few numbers that demonstrate part of the complex picture of the life of a city as it faces a flooding crisis.

51. Special Coverage: Mid-South Flooding - Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Coverage of the rising waters in the Memphis area

Police Manually Checking Memphis River Gauge

The gauge that is the official measurement of the Mississippi River at Memphis has been on the blink since last week as the river has approached historic levels.

52. Special Coverage: Mid-South Flooding - Friday, May 06, 2011

DeWitt Spain Airport Inundated With Water

General DeWitt Spain Airport was inundated with flood waters early Thursday morning. Reports said around midnight, part of a berm washed out as well as part of North Second Street, which had already been closed because of rising water. A broken water main contributed to the high water.

53. Special Coverage: Mid-South Flooding - Thursday, May 05, 2011

Coverage of the rising waters in the Memphis area

Shuttle Prep Made For Barbecue Fest Attendees
Following Monday’s announcement that the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is moving from Tom Lee Park to Tiger Lane at the Mid-South Fairgrounds, the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau is busy making preparations for shuttle services to accommodate out-of-town attendees and teams staying in Downtown hotels.
The dates of the event will remain the same, May 12 to 14. All other aspects of the event, but the location, will be as scheduled.
Low-cost transportation will run on a continual loop from four Downtown locations to the barbecue contest from late Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening. The shuttle locations are not yet decided but will be hotel-centric.
“We hear your requests and will definitely make our best efforts to accommodate everyone,” the Memphis In May website reads.
“We are working on shuttle transportation for those of you staying Downtown.”
For more information, visit www.memphisinmay.org.

54. Legal Profession Looks to Social Media - Thursday, May 05, 2011

Whatever a consumer needs, it seems, there’s an app for that.

That same 21st century ethos, believe it or not, also extends to the legal profession, the members of which work in a field nevertheless dominated by tradition and long-established precedence.

55. Legal Website Launches to Help Storm Victims - Monday, May 02, 2011

A new website offering free legal help to low-income Tennesseans will be open in time to help victims of the storm and flooding damages across the state.

The Tennessee Bar Association and the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services have pushed up the opening of the website onlinetnjustice.org, which launches Friday, ahead of schedule.

56. Wine Sales in Groceries Fails Again - Friday, April 15, 2011

The Tennessee House State and Local Government Subcommittee Wednesday delayed a vote on the bill that would allow wine sales in Tennessee grocery stores until after the Legislature adjourns for the year.

57. The Daily News Finalist for Five TAPME Awards - Monday, April 11, 2011

The Daily News has been named a finalist for five 2011 Tennessee Associated Press Managing Editors awards in the Division 4 category, assigned to daily newspapers with a circulation of under 10,000.

58. Roundtable Tackles Trademark Infringement - Thursday, March 31, 2011

The law firm of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will hold a roundtable discussion Thursday on the topic “Use of Competitor’s Trademark in Keyword Advertising: Infringement or Not?”

The event is part of the American Bar Association’s Intellectual Property litigation series.

59. Memphis Developer to File For $63M Bankruptcy - Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Memphis real estate developer and controversial affiliate of the local political landscape William R. “Rusty” Hyneman has a voluntary Chapter 7 petition on file with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court that lists $62.96 million in liabilities and $3.7 million in assets.

60. Events - Monday, March 14, 2011

WKNO/Channel 10 will air live coverage of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam’s State of the State address as a “Behind the Headlines Special Edition” Monday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WKNO/Channel 10 will welcome Robert C. Van Camp, the producer of the television series “Great Scenic Railways,” live Monday on WKNO/Channel 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Camp will present his new special “Celebrating North America’s Steam Railways.” For more information, visit www.wkno.org.

61. Ark. Senate Panel Backs 3 Tax Cut Measures - Tuesday, February 22, 2011

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Senate panel on Monday backed Gov. Mike Beebe's proposal to cut Arkansas' grocery tax along with reductions in the used car and manufacturers' utility taxes, setting up a potential showdown with the House and Beebe over reductions in the state's revenues.

62. Memphis Architect Named AIA President - Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Mark Weaver, architect and principal/partner at Memphis-based Hnedak Bobo Group Inc., has assumed the role of president of The American Institute of Architects Tennessee.

63. On a Roll - Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. will build a $200 million, 350,000-square-foot facility in Memphis to serve as the headquarters of the company’s heavy electrical equipment production in North America, the company announced Monday.

64. Mitsubishi Announces $200M Memphis Investment - Monday, February 14, 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. will build a $200 million, 350,000-square-foot facility in Memphis to serve as the headquarters of the company’s heavy electrical equipment production in North America, the company announced Monday.

65. Union City Goodyear Plant to Close by End of Year - Monday, February 14, 2011

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. will close its Union City, Tenn., plant at the end of the year, eliminating 1,900 jobs, the company announced Thursday as part of its quarterly earnings report.

66. WKNO, TDN Host Schools Consolidation Forum - Wednesday, February 09, 2011

WKNO and The Daily News will host a television forum Friday at 8 p.m. on the schools consolidation issue.

The hour-long forum will air as a special edition of “Behind the Headlines,” hosted by Eric Barnes, publisher of The Daily News. It will feature Shelby County Schools board chairman David Pickler, Memphis City Schools board members Martavius Jones and Tomeka Hart, and Memphis Southern Christian Leadership Conference leader Dwight Montgomery.

67. Bradley Named Mid-South Super Lawyer - Wednesday, February 09, 2011

J. Anthony Bradley has been named for the third consecutive year to the Mid-South Super Lawyers for estate planning and probate practice areas.

68. Wiseman ‘Sets the Table’ for Policy as Lawyer, GOP Chair - Thursday, February 03, 2011

Like most lawyers, some of whom will point to the first time they watched Perry Mason or read “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Lang Wiseman gets asked a lot about how he got into the field of law.

69. FedEx Expands LTL Offerings - Tuesday, February 01, 2011

FedEx Freight Corp. has launched its new unified less-than-truckload network, offering customers the choice of two levels of service from a single company.

70. Obama's Economist Pick Seen as Sign of New Agenda - Wednesday, December 29, 2010

HONOLULU (AP) – Among the first announcements President Barack Obama will make upon returning from his Hawaiian vacation is his choice for top economic adviser, a decision that could signal a new direction for the administration as it struggles to jumpstart the economy and wrestle down unemployment.

71. Playback Memphis Taps Into City’s Narrative - Friday, November 12, 2010

As a well-traveled Memphian, Virginia Murphy believes her hometown has a story to tell.

“I grew up in Memphis, and I know the deep well of pain we all live on top of, trying to just deal with it,” said the former New Yorker via San Francisco. “Communication-wise, it feels very broken.”

72. Bankers’ Reactions Mixed to Fed Jumpstart Attempt - Friday, November 05, 2010

A harbinger of rampant inflation. A sign the economy is still not on the right track. A Hail Mary pass.

That’s a sampling of the reaction from Memphis bankers and financial professionals to this week’s news the Federal Reserve Board is effectively printing money to buy $600 billion of U.S. government bonds over the next eight months.

73. Financial Reform Has Local Flavor - Thursday, November 04, 2010

Memphis securities attorneys with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC are among the players who’ve been working behind the scenes to influence the rulemaking process for the financial reform bill Congress passed this summer.

74. Homeownership Stays at Lowest Level in a Decade - Wednesday, November 03, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation’s homeownership rate remained at its lowest in more than a decade, hampered by a rise in foreclosures and weak demand.

The percentage of households that owned their homes was unchanged at 66.9 percent in the July-September quarter, the Census Bureau said Tuesday. That’s the same as the April-June quarter.

75. CCIM Announces New Designees - Friday, October 29, 2010

Memphis Metro Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) leaders pinned five new chapter designees last week in Orlando, Fla., after the designees passed a comprehensive exam.

The latest additions to CCIM are Rob Downey with The ServiceMaster Co., Aaron Petree with Loeb Properties Inc., Fred Placke with Fischer & Co., Taylor Trezevant with Trezevant Realty Corp. and Mark Utley with Utley Properties.

76. CCIM Panel Discussion Planned for Tuesday - Tuesday, October 12, 2010

The Memphis Metro Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Chapter plans to hold a panel discussion on new directions in commercial real estate Tuesday.

The panel is composed of professors from the department of finance, insurance and real estate of the University of Memphis, including Ronald W. Spahr, Grant I. Thrall, Mark Sunderman and Richard D. Evans.

77. Congress Extends National Flood Insurance Plan - Tuesday, September 28, 2010

A one-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program was unanimously passed Thursday when the House approved a Senate bill with a new expiration date of Sept. 30, 2011.

With the Sept. 30 deadline fast approaching, a long-term extension has been a top legislative priority for the National Association of Realtors, according to a statement published Friday on the organization’s website.

78. Memphis Discount Store Features Prepaid Card - Friday, September 24, 2010

A leading prepaid card provider has recently announced the launch of a $3 reloadable credit card, available at Fred’s Hometown Discount Stores across the Southeast and Midwest United States.

79. Butler Snow’s Wilmesherr to Discuss Financial Reform - Thursday, September 16, 2010

Edward Wilmesherr, a partner in the law firm of Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada PLLC, admits he doesn’t do a lot of texting.

80. Redesigned and Rebuilt - Tuesday, August 17, 2010

David Schuermann, president of Architecture Inc., said his 16-year-old Downtown firm specializes in renovations and restorations to existing buildings.

81. Baker Donelson’s Brown Advises Senate Subcommittee on Financial System - Thursday, July 29, 2010

It’s often said that the best parts of movies are the ones left on the cutting room floor.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC attorney Gary Brown feels the same way about the voluminous update of the nation’s financial industry rulebook President Barack Obama signed into law last week.

82. Landmark Overhauls May Not Help Democrats at Polls - Tuesday, May 25, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - Anxious and angry, Americans are not in a congratulatory mood. That's bad news for President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies.

After winning a landmark health care overhaul earlier this year, Obama now stands on the brink of seeing Congress approve the most far-reaching overhaul of Wall Street regulations since the 1930s. Democrats aim to put it on his desk by July 4.

83. Our Own Voice Examines Customer Service, Love - Monday, May 24, 2010

Even customer service reps need love, according to a new play by a theater troupe focused on inclusiveness. Our Own Voice (OOV), a company in residence at TheatreWorks, hopes to challenge audiences to empathize with workers in an industry that often gets an earful.

84. U of M School of Music Appoints Rushing Director - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Dr. Randal Rushing, professor of voice and soloist of the concert and opera stage, has been appointed director for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis. Rushing has been a faculty member at the school for 20 years.

85. Gubernatorial Hopefuls Point to Memphis to Boost Campaigns - Monday, May 10, 2010

No one from Memphis is among the four major contenders for Tennessee governor.

But the four candidates are making more than the usual amount of campaign noise about how important Memphis is to them.

86. McWherter Steps up Governor’s Race Efforts - Friday, May 07, 2010

The race for Tennessee governor moves into full view locally now that the county primaries have been decided.

Mike McWherter, the only major candidate for governor among the Democrats, has campaigned differently in Shelby County.

87. 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.

88. Events - Monday, March 29, 2010

David Moore, real estate agent at Home Realty Co. of Memphis, will host “Understanding the Structure of Hard Money Financing for Real Estate Investors and the Law Changes of Purchase Money Notes for Sellers Under the SAFE Act” today and every weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Home Realty, 3412 Park Ave. For more information, call 238-8909.

89. Memphis Health Org Ahead of Reform Curve - Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Hospitals here have a head start on complying with transparency and efficiency requirements in the bill passed Sunday by the U.S. House of Representatives because of the Memphis Business Group on Health.

90. Hospitality Association Fires CEO for E-mail - Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The political fallout is continuing for a man who, as chief executive officer of the Tennessee Hospitality Association, sent out an e-mail comparing first lady Michelle Obama to a chimpanzee.

On Monday, the association’s board voted unanimously to terminate its contract with Walt Baker.

91. State Trying to Tax Hotels For ‘Free’ Breakfasts - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The so-called complimentary breakfasts at many hotels in Tennessee have stirred the appetite of state revenue officials.

The state wants to tax the lodging businesses for the food they offer as free breakfasts as part of their room rates.

92. U of M Event To Draw Top Labor Lawyers - Thursday, February 18, 2010

The University of Memphis Law Review is preparing for its annual spring symposium titled “Labor and Employment Law: Evolution or Revolution?”

Friday’s event will feature national speakers from federal agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and labor organizations such as the AFL-CIO. It also will emphasize the grand stature of the U of M law school’s new Downtown facility.

93. Solid Rock Church to Be Sold After Foreclosure - Monday, January 25, 2010

The property that houses Solid Rock Christian Church at 4100 Ross Road in Hickory Hill South has been foreclosed and will be sold on the courthouse steps, according to a first-run foreclosure notice that appears on Page 22 of today’s print edition of The Daily News and also at The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

94. Analysis: Budget Cuts Suggest Bleak Fiscal Session - Monday, January 11, 2010

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Lawmakers knew they would face a tight budget when they return to the Capitol for their first fiscal session next month. Now they know it could be downright ugly.

The state fiscal officer's declaration that Arkansas – facing a nearly $55 million shortfall – will likely face budget cuts this year was a reminder of the state's economic picture as lawmakers prepare for the first-ever fiscal session.

95. FCC Chairman Says 'Open Internet' Rules are Vital - Tuesday, September 22, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - Wireless carriers shouldn't be allowed to block certain types of Internet traffic flowing over their networks, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission chairman said Monday in a speech that drew a cool response from the industry.

96. Caputo Joins Baker Donelson’s Construction Law Practice - Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Chris Caputo has joined Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC. Caputo concentrates his practice in construction law and has experience in representing public and private owners, contractors and subcontractors, suppliers, insurers, financial institutions and design professionals.

97. Final Candidate List Peopled With Variety - Monday, September 14, 2009

Unless you know them personally, you’ve probably never heard of most of the candidates running in the Oct. 15 special election for Memphis mayor.

Most of the 25 people show no visible signs of running any kind of campaign.

98. Dress Newest Pathologist At Pathology Group of the MidSouth - Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Dr. Matthew A. Dress has joined Pathology Group of the MidSouth PC as its newest pathologist.

Before joining Pathology Group of the MidSouth, Dress served as the chief resident in anatomic and clinical pathology at the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Tennessee. He then completed a fellowship in hematopathology at the University of Rochester Medical Center-Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. 

99. Runaway Receiver at Odds With SEC in Stanford Case - Monday, August 17, 2009

DALLAS (AP) – The attorney who’s supposed to clean up what the government says was Texas businessman R. Allen Stanford’s multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme is managing to anger just about every party involved in the case.

100. Vaco, Tenn. Society of CPAs To Hold Education Seminar - Thursday, August 06, 2009

Vaco Mid-South will partner with the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants to host a continuing education seminar for area professionals Tuesday.

The seminar will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Fogelman Conference Center at the University of Memphis. Gary Brown of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz PC will speak about general accounting and ethics. David A. Curbo of Cannon & Co. CPAs will address state-specific ethics guidelines.