Bob Hazlett, director of online marketing at the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, is a proudly converted Memphian who promotes the city as a travel destination.

“I feel that if we can get someone to come to Memphis, they fall in love with the city,” Hazlett said. “I’ve lived in a couple of different places, and I think that for all of the bad things that are said about Memphis, there are so many positive things that are going on. It’s not a rhinestone, but it is a diamond in the rough. If you seek things out, the city will reveal itself to you.”

2. Fink Joins Diamond Cos. as Senior Vice President - Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Justin Fink has joined Diamond Cos., an International truck dealership holding company, as senior vice president, truck sales. In the new role, Fink oversees new and used truck sales, and helps develop programs and processes to grow customer relationships, sales and profits.

3. NY Fed Told of Interest Rate Manipulation in '07 - Monday, July 16, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released documents Friday that show it learned five years ago of big banks understating their borrowing costs to manipulate a key interest rate.

4. Buffett Says General Economy Slowing This Summer - Friday, July 13, 2012

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Thursday that U.S. economic growth has slowed in the last two months as fears about Europe's debt woes mounted.

Buffett's comments during an interview Thursday on the cable TV network CNBC contrast with what he has been saying for a couple years. Buffett has said the economy was gradually improving since the fall of 2009 in every area except businesses related to housing.

5. CRE Outlook Remains Mixed - Wednesday, February 08, 2012

A sophomore at the University of Memphis could open up an economics book and explain how the United States got to its current state through the laws of demand, diminishing returns and comparative advantage.

6. CRE Outlook Remains Mixed - Thursday, February 09, 2012

A sophomore at the University of Memphis could open up an economics book and explain how the United States got to its current state through the laws of demand, diminishing returns and comparative advantage.

7. Concert Film Series Keeps Shine On Levitt Shell - Wednesday, June 29, 2011

A free outdoor film series will kick off this weekend at the Levitt Shell in Midtown Memphis’ Overton Park.

Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Radiohead, B.B. King, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, U2 and the Rolling Stones are just some of the artists that will be featured in the series, which is presented by Indie Memphis and the Levitt Shell.

8. Davidson Hired as Manager of Habitat ReStore - Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Joseph Yates Davidson has been hired as the manager of the new Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 7130 Winchester Road.

9. Brian Moynihan to Succeed Ken Lewis as BofA CEO - Friday, December 18, 2009

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) - Bank of America's new CEO says he doesn't expect to lead a major shift in strategy at America's largest bank when he takes over from Ken Lewis on Jan. 1. But with loan losses continuing to mount amid double-digit unemployment rates, it remains to be seen whether investors will embrace staying the course.

10. Treadway Joins Thomas & Betts as Senior VP for Electrical Business - Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Charles L. Treadway has joined Thomas & Betts Corporation in the newly created position of senior vice president, group president – electrical. Treadway will provide strategic and operational leadership to the company’s electrical products businesses on a global basis. The electrical segment of Thomas & Betts has approximately 60 manufacturing and distribution facilities in 11 countries and employs approximately 8,000 associates worldwide. The electrical segment reported $2.1 billion in revenues in 2008. Treadway previously served as president and chief executive officer for the Custom Sensors and Technology unit of Schneider Electric.

11. Indie Memphis Sees Growth in Fees - Wednesday, August 20, 2008

This year’s Indie Memphis Film Festival, which kicks off its 11th annual run in October, has already surpassed last year’s festival in at least one area: entry fees.

The film festival – which this year has a full-time executive director for the first time in its history – has roughly doubled the submission fees garnered from filmmakers who want to screen their movies during the event. Last year, Indie Memphis took in a little more than $2,700 in submission fees. This year, the number is closer to $5,000.

12. O'Connor Uses Sales Techniques to Collect On Delinquent Accounts - Monday, December 31, 2007

Typically, the mention of a bill collector brings to mind an image of a debtor huddling over a telephone in the shadows checking a caller ID screen or just trying to avoid the ever-vigilant caller altogether.

13. Nashville Group Agrees to BuyFormer Memphis Chicks Club - Wednesday, October 03, 2007
     A Nashville investment group has agreed to buy the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, and the lead partner said they will keep the team in Jackson, Tenn., for at least one more season.
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14. Phillips to Become President of Optometry School - Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Dr. Richard W. Phillips has been named president-elect of Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Phillips is a 1978 graduate of the college and the former regional executive director for Tennessee operations for TLC - Laser Eye Centers. He will be only the sixth person to hold the office in the college's 75-year history. Phillips will assume the presidency May 17. He is replacing William E. Cochran, who is retiring.

15. Carmony Named Newcomer of the Year - Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Brad Carmony has been named Newcomer of the Year in the 2006 MPACT Maker Awards. The award recognizes individuals who have lived in Memphis for a short time, but who have made significant contributions to the community. Carmony is the public relations manager at inferno. He also serves on the regional advisory board of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association of Tennessee, the Exchange Club Family Center's Gala Committee and as a member of the Shelby County Humane Society's Pet Set organization.

16. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, January 14, 2003
MAAR hands out

MAAR installs officers,

hands out Realtor awards

At its annual inauguration ceremony Thursday, the Memphis Area Association of Realtors installed its 2003 officers and board of directors.

Officers are Isaac Northern Jr. of...

17. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, July 10, 1998
By STACEY PETSCHAUER   Collierville, Germantown and Arlington are expanding their recreation options with grants recently awarded by the state Department of Environment and Conservation By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News Three local municipali...