The Economic Club of Memphis has a new executive director.

Dr. Christine Jiang succeeds Dr. David Kemme as executive director of the club. She begins her duties immediately.

2. Events - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The Prosperity Series Memphis will host U.S. Learning CEO and author Don Hutson Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. Cost is free for members and $149 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to huey@uslearning.com or 767-0000.

3. Events - Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Blues Foundation will host the 29th annual International Blues Challenge Tuesday, Jan. 29, through Saturday, Feb. 2, in Beale Street venues and other Downtown locations. Visit blues.org for a schedule and tickets.

4. New Executive Director Tapped for Economic Club - Monday, January 28, 2013

The Economic Club of Memphis has a new executive director.

Dr. Christine Jiang succeeds Dr. David Kemme as executive director of the club. She begins her duties immediately.

5. Events - Monday, December 03, 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.

6. Big Things Coming in North Mississippi for Baptist - Monday, June 25, 2012

Continuing to expand its reach and services in North Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. has unveiled plans to build a larger Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi campus in Oxford, replacing its existing 13-acre hospital campus at 2301 S. Lamar Boulevard in the college town.

7. Events - Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hutchison School, 1740 Ridgeway Ave. Janet Cherry of SCORE will present “Brain Break: Good for the Body, Mind and Heart.” Cost is free. Call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

8. Events - Tuesday, June 19, 2012

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold a work session Tuesday, June 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Memphis City Schools Teaching & Learning Academy, 2485 Union Ave. The session will be followed by a meeting to discuss the employment contracts of Dr. Kriner Cash and John Aitken.

9. A Simple Question - Monday, June 18, 2012

Recently I read something that prompted a very simple but important question: Who are the 10 most important people in my business life? Do you know who they are in your life? It’s a simple question, but I realized I didn’t know the answer.

10. Young Agents Join to Enhance Business Opportunities - Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Dustie Zvolanek got her real estate license last August when the market was still a picture of uncertainty, but these days she’s finding strength in numbers of young, new practitioners who have banded together for peer support.

11. Trainer Gets Around Tighter Business Climate - Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The fear of public speaking is as common as the fear of heights, but Don Hutson found that knowing what to say and how to say it makes good business sense.

12. BBA Announces Speaker for BENNY Awards Gala - Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The Black Business Association of Memphis has announced that Don Hutson, the chief executive officer of U.S. Learning, will deliver the keynote address at the organization’s 24th annual BENNY Awards Dinner & Gala. The theme for this year’s BENNY (Black Entrepreneurship and Networking Needs You) Awards is “Entrepreneurial Essentials for 2010.”

13. Events - Tuesday, October 06, 2009

The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar series for business owners and executives today from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room of Baptist Rehabilitation Germantown, 2100 Exeter Road. Cost is $10. Breakfast will be provided. For reservations, call 755-1200.

14. Events - Monday, October 05, 2009

The Memphis Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators will hold a continuing legal education seminar titled “Centered Leadership” Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Legal consultant Kathy Story will present the seminar. The event is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. To register, e-mail Kathy Pleasants at kpleasants@tennessee.edu.

15. Events - Friday, October 02, 2009

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a Small Business Council summit Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Memphis Marriott, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Featured speakers will include Don Hutson, Austin Baker, Amy Howell and Dr. George Deitz. Cost is $50 for members and $100 for nonmembers. Deadline for reservations is today. For reservations, contact Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.

16. Events - Thursday, October 01, 2009

The Memphis Business Xchange will hold a networking luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bonefish Grill, 1250 N. Germantown Parkway. Cost is $30 in advance and $35 onsite. To register, visit www.networktn.com.

17. Baptist Memorial Proposes Expanding Oxford Hospital - Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The health care network that operates the only hospital in Oxford, Miss., has proposed expanding the facility.

Don Hutson, hospital administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, said Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. has made a proposal to the city and the county to build a $200 million hospital on 90 acres just south of town.

18. 'One Minute Entrepreneur' Authors to Speak Today - Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Today, people will be able to glean some advice from two well-known authors and support the work of the local Salvation Army during a fundraising event.

From 9 a.m. to noon, Don Hutson and Dr. Ken Blanchard, co-authors of the soon-to-be released book, "The One Minute Entrepreneur," are scheduled to speak at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave.

19. 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.

20. Gerard Appointed Administrator at Methodist Cancer Center - Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Dr. Dava F. Gerard has been appointed administrator for the Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center. She previously was the founding vice president and chief operating officer of the Nevada Cancer Institute in Las Vegas.

21. Fox Named Senior Lending Officer with MATCU - Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Anthony Fox has been named senior business lending officer at Memphis Area Teachers' Credit Union. He previously was operations manager of sales and service for the FedEx Employees Credit Association. Before working at FedEx, he was a branch manager and commercial lender at Munford Union Bank.

22. Archived Article: Marketplace - Monday, October 08, 2001
Marketing day in Memphis slated for Oct

Memphis publicists prepare, marketing day is near

By SUE PEASE

The Daily News

Back by popular demand is Marketing Day in Memphis, an educational and networking conference slated for Oct. 23.

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