These days, it seems like office real estate brokers are fighting tooth and nail to find office space for government tenants.

While office brokers are typically chasing new business to town or urging existing firms to grow, they’re now looking for office space for government agencies, which have emerged as prominent players in the local office real estate sector.

2. Commercial Advisors Adds Jensen to Capital Markets Group - Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Luke Jensen has joined Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors’ Capital Markets Group. In his new role with the commercial real estate firm, Jensen focuses on investment sales, debt and equity, development, and principal deal sourcing and structuring.

3. Fisher Named Director Of Economic Development - Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Gwyn Fisher has been named the greater Memphis regional director of economic and community development by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. In her new role, Fisher will work with companies, municipalities and stakeholders in Shelby, Fayette, Tipton and Lauderdale counties to create jobs, attract new businesses and expand existing businesses.

4. City Enticing FBI to Move Downtown - Tuesday, May 14, 2013

City leaders are attempting to bring the FBI Downtown. The FBI is searching for a significant amount of office space, and local leaders, including U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, are urging the law enforcement agency to locate Downtown.

5. Couple Moves to Memphis to Launch Startup - Monday, May 06, 2013

Pam and Tom Cooper are the co-founders of Boosterville, a Memphis-based startup with an app that helps school fundraisers raise money by connecting them with local businesses.

6. Events - Thursday, April 25, 2013

Friends for Life will host the fifth annual Dining Out for Life, part of a national fundraiser for AIDS support organizations, Thursday, April 25. Visit diningoutforlife.com/memphis for a list of restaurants donating a portion of proceeds from Thursday sales.

7. Committee Split on Park Renaming Options - Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The nine-member ad hoc committee that is supposed to come up with recommendations for the Memphis City Council on what to call three Confederate-themed city parks displayed a clear rift Monday, April 22.

8. Events - Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The Orpheum Theatre will present “Memphis” Tuesday, April 23, through April 28 at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Buy tickets at orpheum-memphis.com.

9. Events - Monday, April 22, 2013

The Orpheum Theatre will present “Memphis” Tuesday, April 23, through April 28 at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Buy tickets at orpheum-memphis.com.

10. Events - Saturday, April 20, 2013

Ballet Memphis will present “Wizard of Oz” Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, at The Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St. Visit balletmemphis.org for tickets.

11. Taste of Jubilee to Benefit Underprivileged Students - Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Founded in 1947, St. John Catholic School at 2717 Lamar Ave. was once the largest Catholic school in Memphis.

12. Then and Now - Saturday, April 06, 2013

Jay Bailey pictured marching bands and floats when his mother told him he was going on a march.

“We thought of it as a parade,” said Bailey, who was 6 years old in March 1968. “We thought of it as something fun.”

13. Events - Thursday, April 04, 2013

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Memphis chapter will meet Thursday, April 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Thomas Center at Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway S. Daniel Moore of Watkins Uiberall PLLC will discuss best practices in nonprofit accounting. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Register at afpmemphis.org.

14. CBU Names Sumner-Winter Director of Stewardship - Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Wendy Sumner-Winter has been appointed director of stewardship and donor engagement at Christian Brothers University. In the newly created position, Sumner-Winter will oversee planning, strategy development and implementation of initiatives to increase communication and connections with the CBU community, including donors, alumni and friends.

15. St. Agnes-St. Dominic Installs Solar Panels in Memory of Alumnus - Wednesday, March 20, 2013

St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School has honored Ryan Edwards by promoting environmental sustainability, a concept that was close to the late St. Dominic alumnus’ heart.

16. Events - Thursday, March 07, 2013

The Association of Fundraising Professionals will meet Thursday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Thomas Center at Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway S. Mike Bruns, board chairman for Youth Villages and the Church Health Center, will discuss board engagement and fundraising. Cost is $15 for AFP members and $25 for nonmembers. Register at afpmemphis.org.

17. Events - Wednesday, March 06, 2013

The Rotary Club of Memphis East will meet Wednesday, March 6, at noon at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Opera Memphis general director Ned Canty will speak. Cost is $17. R.S.V.P. to Lee Hughes at lmhughes@bellsouth.net.

18. Events - Tuesday, March 05, 2013

The Memphis Lawyers’ Chapter of the Federalist Society will meet Tuesday, March 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Madison Hotel, 79 Madison Ave. Alan Gura of Gura & Possessky PLLC will present “The Right to Bear Arms for Self-Defense Outside the Home.” Cost is $30 for members and $35 for guests. R.S.V.P. to Greg Grisham at gregory.grisham@jacksonlewis.com or 462-2616.

19. 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.

20. Events - Monday, February 18, 2013

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host former Vice President Al Gore, signing “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change,” Monday, Feb. 18, at noon at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

21. Dixon Hughes Adds Associates in Memphis - Monday, February 18, 2013

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, the largest certified public accounting firm based in the Southeast, is continuing to grow in Memphis.

22. Events - Saturday, February 16, 2013

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host former Vice President Al Gore, signing “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change,” Monday, Feb. 18, at noon at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

23. Events - Thursday, February 14, 2013

National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Rene Bustamante, staff vice president of Global Cash Management at FedEx, will speak. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.

24. Events - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, Feb. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Lucy Shaw will discuss the Bridges Out of Poverty program. Cost is $18 for nonmembers.

25. Phillips Joins Spirco as Manager, Vice President - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Mike Phillips has joined Spirco Manufacturing as general manager and vice president of operations. In his new role, Phillips will oversee all divisions of the metal-building manufacturer and direct its organizational needs.

26. Events - Saturday, February 09, 2013

Memphis Child Advocacy Center will hold its Works of Heart valentine auction, featuring works by more than 100 local artists, Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar Ave. Visit memphiscac.org.

27. Events - Thursday, February 07, 2013

The Association of Fundraising Professionals will meet Thursday, Feb. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Thomas Center at Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway S. The topic covers building meaningful relationships. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Visit afpmemphis.org.

28. Events - Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Ave. Don and Holly Swogger of Homevestors will present “Build Wealth Buying Real Estate.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

29. CBU Partners With Congregational Health Network - Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Christian Brothers University’s RN to BSN Nursing Program is strengthening its relationship with the Congregational Health Network with a new online training course.

The online course is being developed with the help of a $12,100 grant that CBU recently received from The Promise of Nursing for Tennessee Nursing School Grant Program, which is administered by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association.

30. Events - Saturday, February 02, 2013

Nike Inc. will host construction symposiums for locally owned small, women-owned and minority businesses Thursday, Feb. 7, and Friday, Feb. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the U of M Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. Attendees will learn about construction opportunities at Nike’s Memphis expansion. R.S.V.P. to Brenda Montgomery at bmontgomery@memphischamber.com or 543-3500.

31. Gowen Named Marketing Head at Renshaw Property Management - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Kellyn Gowen has joined Renshaw Property Management as marketing coordinator. In her new role, Gowen manages social media, marketing and communications for the company’s 800 Mid-South rental properties, serves as a liaison for property owners and real estate agents, and spearheads marketing efforts for vacant properties.

32. Christian Brothers Offers New Business Degree - Saturday, January 19, 2013

Christian Brothers University is offering a new Master of International Business degree beginning in January 2014.

The degree is designed to prepare graduates for global careers in domestic or foreign business entities and to conduct business on an international basis. Graduates will gain an understanding that the future of American business is dependent on the global markets as well as the ability of American businesses to compete with foreign businesses in those global markets.

33. Events - Saturday, January 19, 2013

Playhouse on the Square will present “Sunset Boulevard” Friday, Jan. 25, through Feb. 17 at Playhouse, 66 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

34. RedRover Uses Numbers, Strategy for Growing Client Roster - Thursday, January 17, 2013

When it comes to a traditional agency model, RedRover Sales & Marketing is anything but traditional.

Founded seven years ago this month, the firm has added four new hires and three new service lines since last summer, notched impressive year-over-year revenue increases and is almost at capacity with its client roster.

35. Christian Brothers University Offers New Business Degree - Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Christian Brothers University is offering a new Master of International Business degree beginning in January 2014.

The degree is designed to prepare graduates for global careers in domestic or foreign business entities and to conduct business on an international basis.

36. Events - Tuesday, January 15, 2013

The University of Memphis School of Public Health will host Dr. John Dreyzehner, Tennessee Commissioner of Health, for “Public Health is Everybody’s Business” Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the FedEx Institute of Technology fishbowl room 203, 365 Innovation Drive. Visit memphis.edu/sph for details.

37. Events - Monday, January 14, 2013

The Memphis Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at Memphis Marriott East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Pamela D. Pitts, financial adviser with Waddell & Reed Inc., will discuss financial planning and investments. Cost is $22. R.S.V.P. to Sharon Gardner at sharon.gardner@asentinel.com or 752-6213.

38. Events - Saturday, January 12, 2013

The Circuit Playhouse and Hattiloo Theatre will present “The Mountaintop” Friday, Jan. 18, through Feb. 10 at Circuit, 51 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

39. Events - Friday, January 11, 2013

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will screen the British Arrows Awards Friday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the museum, 1930 Poplar Ave. Tickets, which include admission to Brooks’ Mod Party from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., are $25 for members of the museum or the Memphis Advertising Federation and $30 for nonmembers. Additional screenings are Saturday, Jan. 12, and Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $8 for nonmembers. Visit brooksmuseum.org.

40. Events - Thursday, January 10, 2013

Rhodes College and Christian Brothers University will commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. in the Spain Auditorium at CBU, 650 East Parkway S. Civil rights activist Ann Sullivan will speak, and the Memphis Police Department Peacemakers will sing. Visit rhodes.edu or cbu.edu.

41. Garage Demolition Site Locale of Notorious War Prison - Thursday, January 10, 2013

The parking garage being demolished on North Second Street east of Court Square has a past.

To be precise, it’s the land on which the garage has stood for decades. Before the garage, the land was the site of the Irving Block Prison, part of the city’s Civil War history.

42. Events - Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will present the State of the City address at the Kiwanis Club of Memphis meeting Wednesday, Jan. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Cost is $18 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to bethhaag@comcast.net.

43. Events - Monday, January 07, 2013

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law will host student loan expert Heather Jarvis Tuesday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the school’s Wade Auditorium, 1 N. Front St. Jarvis’ seminar is part of a new comprehensive workshop to help students navigate their second and third years of law school. Visit memphis.edu/law for details.

44. Events - Saturday, January 05, 2013

WKNO-TV will host Downton Abbey Tea for Three to celebrate the show’s season three launch Saturday, Jan. 5, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the WKNO studios, 7151 Cherry Farms Road. The event will include a screening of the first hour of the new season and refreshments donated by John’s Pantry. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Visit wkno.org or call 458-2521.

45. Events - Friday, January 04, 2013

POTS@TheWorks will present “The Left Hand Singing” Friday, Jan. 4, through Jan 27 at TheatreWorks, 2085 Monroe Ave. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

46. Events - Thursday, January 03, 2013

Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir and Chandler Reports will hold the third Real Estate Road Show, a seminar about the growing portfolio of county-owned properties and how to buy them at tax sale, Thursday, Jan. 3, at 3 p.m. in the conference room at The Memphis Leadership Foundation, 1548 Poplar Ave. R.S.V.P. to csheffield@shelbycountytrustee.com or 432-4884.

47. Events - Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir and Chandler Reports will hold the third Real Estate Road Show, a seminar about the growing portfolio of county-owned properties and how to buy them at tax sale, Thursday, Jan. 3, at 3 p.m. in the conference room at The Memphis Leadership Foundation, 1548 Poplar Ave. R.S.V.P. to csheffield@shelbycountytrustee.com or 432-4884.

48. McLaughlin Joins Inferno as Senior Copywriter - Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Trish McLaughlin has joined inferno as senior copywriter. In her new role, McLaughlin supervises the copywriting department, pairing up writers with art directors and project teams, and reviewing copy for message, voice and strategic focus. In addition, she coaches young writers in strategic thinking, concepting, editing and presenting.

49. Degrees of Difficulty - Friday, December 28, 2012

Leaders of the city’s five higher education institutions say they are all grappling with the issue of relevance in a changing world and economy as they compete for students with missions that make them different from one another.

50. Payne Joins Fulton CPAs as Senior Accountant - Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Tarasha Payne has joined Fulton CPAs PLLC as a senior accountant in the areas of taxation, compilation and reviews, and client services. Payne has more than 15 years’ experience in the field and is working toward CPA certification. The announcement comes on the heels of big changes at the accounting firm, including new ownership and a name change from Polsgrove & Fulton. (See The Daily News’ Monday, Dec. 17, edition for more information.)

51. Leadership Memphis Wants Public Input on City Plan - Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Leadership Memphis, along with Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies Team Up Mentoring Initiative, will seek public input for the city of Memphis’ five-year Strategic Plan and recruit adults willing to mentor area youth at an event later this week.

52. Community, Real Estate Drive Crye-Leike’s Fuhrman - Monday, December 03, 2012

Crye-Leike Commercial Real Estate president and managing broker Eric Fuhrman is a busy man.

For starters, he is in charge of a bustling division of one of the largest real estate firms in the country.

53. Events - Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Talk Shoppe and the Small Business Chamber will present “The Mastermind Principle: Based on the Book ‘Think & Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill” Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Ave. Cost is free. Visit smallbusinesschamber.com or talkshoppe.biz.

54. Events - Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Catholic Charities of West Tennessee will collect donations for its Gifts for God’s Children program as part of the #GivingTuesday campaign Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Homewood Suites at 5811 Poplar Ave., 3583 Hacks Cross Road and 7855 Wolf River Blvd. Visit ccwtn.org or call 722-4797.

55. Events - Monday, November 26, 2012

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis is accepting nominations for its 2013 Legends Award through Monday, Dec. 10. The awards honor women whose visionary and innovative work is paramount in their area of outreach. Visit wfgm.org for details and a nomination form.

56. Events - Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Talk Shoppe will hold an open microphone discussion, “Hot Topics in Your Industry,” Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Ave. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

57. Events - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Talk Shoppe will hold an open microphone discussion, “Hot Topics in Your Industry,” Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Ave. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

58. Events - Monday, November 19, 2012

Talk Shoppe will hold an open microphone discussion, “Hot Topics in Your Industry,” Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Ave. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

59. Tigers: Wake-Up Call Comes Early - Friday, November 09, 2012

A few weeks ago, an ESPN blogger asked University of Memphis sophomore Adonis Thomas about what the Tigers had learned from their dreadful performance against Saint Louis in last season’s NCAA Tournament loss.

60. Haynes Joins Table Group as Principal Consultant - Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Brad Haynes has joined The Table Group Inc. as principal consultant. Haynes will provide executive teams with customized consulting and training sessions built around teamwork, leadership and overall organizational health.

61. Events - Friday, October 26, 2012

Remington College-Memphis Campus will celebrate its 25th anniversary Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on campus, 2710 Nonconnah Blvd. The event will include kids’ activities, music, health checks and more. Cost is free. Call 800-448-6405.

62. GiVE 365 Names Nine Grant Recipients - Friday, October 26, 2012

DeNeuville Learning Center. KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools. Shelby County Books from Birth. WriteMemphis.

These are some of the nine recipients of this year’s GiVE 365 grants. GiVE 365 is an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis whose members pledge a dollar per day per year, and are encouraged to vote on what causes that money will go. This year’s theme was “Eyes on the Prize: Organizations helping students graduate from high school or college,” and 11 finalists were asked to give three-minute presentations in front of voting members.

63. Levine Named President of Southern Growth Studio - Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Mark Levine has joined Southern Growth Studio as president. In his role, Levine leads the firm’s Strategic Analysis team and plays a key part in the company’s culture, business development and client relationship management.

64. Events - Thursday, September 20, 2012

Tennessee Shakespeare Co. will present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” Thursday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Oct 7, at Poplar Pike Playhouse, 7653 Old Poplar Pike. Visit tnshakespeare.org.

65. Terry Dedicates Career to Betterment of Community - Friday, September 14, 2012

Memphis native Laura Terry, development officer at The MED Foundation, has dedicated her career to bettering the community by working in the Bluff City’s nonprofit sector – something she attributes to her parents’ influence.

66. Events - Thursday, September 06, 2012

Rock for Love 6, the sixth annual Church Health Center benefit concert festival, will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 9. Visit churchhealthcenter.org/rockforlove for a list of venues and performers.

67. Events - Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Ave. Jason Sullivan of LaunchMemphis will present “Is Your Business Hitting Your Target Market.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

68. Shelby Farms Parkway Still Unresolved - Friday, August 31, 2012

The political road to a Shelby Farms Parkway that extends Kirby Parkway through the northwestern edge of Shelby Farms Park to link up with Whitten Road has a few turns and lots of mileage left in it.

69. PR Firm Helps Companies Tap Into Hispanic Business - Monday, August 20, 2012

The Memphis metropolitan area has no shortage of public relations and marketing firms, but Dominique Anderson Public Relations helps companies, organizations and government entities tap into the region’s growing but underserved Latino market.

70. Events - Thursday, August 16, 2012

Memphis Breakfast Rotary Club will meet Thursday, Aug. 16, at 7 a.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell will speak. Contact Mark Edwards at medwards@bankofbartlett.com.

71. Law Career Lets Gee Fulfill Mission of Helping People - Thursday, August 16, 2012

Peter Gee Jr. was recently named a partner with the Memphis office of Morgan & Morgan, one of the Southeast’s largest consumer protection and injury law firms.

The firm, which branched off from The Cochran Firm, has multiple offices throughout the Southeast, and its attorneys handle auto accident, personal injury and medical malpractice cases, as well as claims against drug and medical device manufacturers.

72. Events - Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The Center City Development Corp. board will meet Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 9 a.m. in the DMC conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

73. Events - Friday, August 10, 2012

Christian Brothers University’s Beverly & Sam Ross Gallery will host an opening reception for the Memphis Camera Club’s “A Walk Through History (Floor to Ceiling)” Friday, Aug. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Plough Memorial Library on CBU’s campus, 650 East Parkway S. Call 321-3243.

74. Events - Thursday, August 09, 2012

Chandler Reports will present the Master Your Market Second Quarter Update Thursday, Aug. 9, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Germantown Great Hall & Conference Center, 1900 S. Germantown Road. A panel of real estate professionals will provide perspectives on local market activity. Cost is $10 for Chandler subscribers and $15 for nonsubscribers. Register at seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

75. Events - Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Chandler Reports will hold hands-on training seminars on its Shelby County Residential Service Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors computer lab, 6393 Poplar Ave. Cost is free. Contact Wendy Greenlaw at wendy@chandlerreports.com or 528-5273.

76. Gathje Finds Avenues Of Service in Memphis - Friday, July 27, 2012

While working toward his undergraduate degree at St. John’s University in Minnesota years ago, Peter Gathje – now professor of Christian ethics and associate dean at Memphis Theological Seminary – felt called to practice the lifestyle of the monks at the Benedictine monastery affiliated with the academic institution.

77. Events - Thursday, July 12, 2012

The Bradley Law Firm PLLC will host a seminar on the Veterans’ Affairs Aid and Attendance Pension Improvement program Thursday, July 12, at 10 a.m. at the firm’s building in Corporate Gardens, 3107 E. Corporate Edge Drive. Email anthony@bradley-law.com or call 682-2030.

78. Events - Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hutchison School, 1740 Ridgeway Ave. Caroline Blatti of Hutchison will present “How Business Can Impact Youth.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz or call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

79. Events - Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Attorneys from AutoZone Inc., Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and Memphis Area Legal Services will hold the fourth annual free legal clinic for Memphis-area seniors Tuesday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at Orange Mound Senior Center, 2590 Park Ave. The pro bono clinic offers seniors essential legal advice and helps in the preparation of wills, advanced care plans and more. Call Linda Warren Seely of MALS at 523-8822.

80. Crowder Joins MCCA To Manage New Product Line - Wednesday, July 04, 2012

Mack Crowder has joined Memphis Consumer Credit Association as director of business continuity and risk. In his new role, Crowder will manage the start-up and growth of a new product line of business continuity and disaster recovery solutions for MCCA.

81. Memphis Connections - Monday, July 02, 2012

After graduating recently from Middle Tennessee State University, Memphis native Danielle Nathaniel came back home to start the next chapter of her life – the post-college job hunt.

82. Schools Work To Grow Pool Of Engineers - Monday, June 25, 2012

Last year President Barack Obama announced an “all-hands-on-deck strategy” to train 10,000 new American engineers every year.

Local schools like the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, Christian Brothers University and University of Memphis continue striving to attract new students to their engineering programs to train the next generation of engineers.

83. Events - Friday, June 22, 2012

Black Business Association of Memphis will meet Friday, June 22, at 9 a.m. at BBA, 555 Beale St. Andre Fowlkes of Launch Your City will speak. Visit bbamemphis.com or email info@bbamemphis.com.

84. 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.

85. Ackermann Joins FirstBank as Financial Manager and VP - Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Thomas “Lynn” Ackermann has been hired as financial manager and vice president of the Memphis Poplar branch of FirstBank.

86. Forum Addresses Airfare Concerns - Friday, June 15, 2012

Southwest Airlines will come to Memphis International Airport at some point. But when the Dallas-based carrier does, Memphis airline passengers shouldn’t expect it will drop airfares at the airport back to pre-recessionary levels.

87. Airfare Forum Draws Southwest Predictions - Thursday, June 14, 2012

Southwest Airlines will come to Memphis International Airport at some point. But when the Dallas-based carrier does, Memphis airline passengers shouldn’t expect it will drop airfares at the airport back to pre-recessionary levels.

88. Events - Thursday, June 14, 2012

The Memphis alumni chapter of LeMoyne-Owen College will kick off the Jerry C. Johnson Sports Weekend with a ceremony renaming the school’s gymnasium to the C. Arthur Bruce Hall/Jerry C. Johnson Gymnasium Thursday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at LOC, 807 Walker Ave. Call 435-1235.

89. Events - Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hutchison School, 1740 Ridgeway Ave. Anthony Bradley of The Bradley Law Firm PLLC will present “The Truth About the VA Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit.” Cost is free. Contact Jo Garner at 482-0354.

90. Baptist, Methodist Help CBU With PA Studies Program - Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare have partnered with Christian Brothers University to help address the Memphis area’s critical, growing demand for health care services.

91. Dodd-Frank Could Have ‘Dire Impact’ On Economy - Monday, June 11, 2012

As banks nationwide are feeling the pressure of regulatory change like the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commercial real estate lending standards by community banks will likely remain stringent for the foreseeable future.

92. Events - Thursday, June 07, 2012

The Association of Fundraising Professionals will meet Thursday, June 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Thomas Center at Christian Brothers University, 650 E. Parkway South. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Register at afpmemphis.org.

93. Events - Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, June 6, from noon to 1 p.m. at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. Hattiloo Theatre founder Ekundayo Bandele will speak. Cost is $25 for nonmembers.

94. $7.5 Million Permit App Filed for Fieldstone Apts. - Tuesday, June 05, 2012

7986 Tournament Drive
Memphis, TN 38125

Permit Cost: $7.5 million

Permit Date: Applied May 2012

Owner: Fieldstone Apartments III Co.

Contractor: Patton & Taylor Construction Co.

95. Medical Necessity - Thursday, May 31, 2012

An aging population, changes in the national health care model and a shortage of primary care physicians have increased the need for physician assistants, or PAs, who work under the direction of physicians and surgeons.

96. Florida Company Buys Collierville Auto Shop - Wednesday, May 30, 2012

CBA Collierville LLC, a Florida-based entity, has bought Christian Brothers Automotive’s Collierville property from Christian Brothers Collierville LP for $1.5 million.

97. Eckstein Finds Room to Grow at Martin Tate - Thursday, May 10, 2012

Adam Eckstein had been clerking for two years with Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder and was interviewing with various law firms, including several in Memphis that seemed like places where he could see himself working.

98. CBU Hosts Open House For Physician Assistant Studies - Friday, May 04, 2012

Christian Brothers University (CBU) at 650 East Parkway S. will hold an open house for its masters program in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) May 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Montesi Executive Center at Buckman Hall.

99. Events - Thursday, May 03, 2012

The Mid-South Area Business Travel Association will host a behind-the-scenes tour of Memphis International Airport Thursday, May 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the airport project center, 4225 Airways Blvd. Cost is $25 for MSABTA members and $40 for nonmembers. Register at msabta.org.

100. Events - Wednesday, May 02, 2012

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold its annual conference Wednesday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Clark Opera Memphis Center, 6745 Wolf River Blvd. The topic is “Powerful Networks: Nonprofits, Social Media and Community.” Cost is $120 for members, $160 for nonmembers and $65 for students. Visit npexcellence.org or email info@npexcellence.org.