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.

2. Events - Tuesday, February 05, 2013

IHOP will hold National Pancake Day events to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at restaurants across the U.S. Guests will receive a complimentary stack of pancakes and are asked to make a voluntary donation to the charity. Visit ihoppancakeday.com.

3. 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.

4. Public Relations Society Honors Duncan Williams - Monday, January 14, 2013

After Duncan Williams got handed his “communicator of the year” award at this month’s Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America luncheon, he did something in keeping with the nature of the honor.

5. New Identity - Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Every great person, every great organization and every great city is trying to be better today than they were yesterday.

That’s how Nancy Coffee puts it in describing the motivation behind the new name that’s been chosen for the nonprofit group she’s the president and CEO of – the New Memphis Institute, which used to be known as the Leadership Academy.

6. Leadership Academy Creates New Identity - Monday, October 22, 2012

The Leadership Academy has a new identity.

The leadership- and talent-focused organization has rebranded itself as the New Memphis Institute.

An email the group sent out late Thursday, Oct. 18, spelled out the reason for the change and how the group envisions itself as – and is striving to be – the city’s “talent engine.”

7. Events - Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a lunch and learn Tuesday, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Baptist Memphis Education & Conference Center, 6027 Walnut Grove Road. Leadership Academy President and CEO Nancy Coffee will present “Effective Leadership, Effective Management.” Contact Amanda Edmundson at aedmundson@memphischamber.com or 543-3511.

8. Events - Monday, April 16, 2012

The Memphis Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Cos. Of Tennessee will meet Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the Racquet Club of Memphis, 511 Sanderlin Ave. The speaker is Reid Dulberger, president and CEO of the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) board. Cost is $30. R.S.V.P. to Beverly Marmon at 374-9109 or beverly.marmon@kimley-horn.com by Monday, April 16.

9. CK’s Moves Into Jackson as Part of Expansion - Friday, March 02, 2012

A longtime Memphis diner chain is expanding its presence into the Jackson, Tenn., market.

CK’s Coffee Shop has signed a five-year lease for 1,390 square feet of the existing 4,900-square-foot Old Medina Market Gas Station at 2800 Old Medina Road.

10. Chen to Discuss Inspirational Story - Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Wei Chen, the Memphis-based businessman who last spring became the first Chinese citizen to fly around the world in a single-engine plane, will share his rags-to-riches story with Memphians Tuesday, Jan. 10, during a sold-out lunchtime presentation hosted by the Leadership Academy at its 22 N. Front St. office.

11. A Ripple Effect For Leadership - Monday, July 25, 2011

Last week, we refocused on the genesis of this column by discussing how community engagement makes a good corporate and personal growth strategy. This week, let us talk about an organization that is recruiting, cultivating and engaging diverse talent to move Memphis forward: The Leadership Academy.

12. From Private to Public - Monday, January 31, 2011

Those who run for and hold elected office will tell anyone who listens that running for office and governing are two different points on the same line.

In the gap between them is a middle ground of appointed officials, citizens who serve on boards and commissions, and those involved in a growing number of private institutions tackling the same public policy questions.

13. FedEx CIO Carter to Highlight Leadership Academy Luncheon - Tuesday, August 31, 2010

In May, longtime FedEx CIO and executive vice president of information services Rob Carter joined the likes of pop star Lady Gaga, fashion designer Tom Ford and Oscar-winning director James Cameron on Fast Company’s 2010 list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business.

14. Scarboro Plans to Weave ‘City Building’ Into New Talent Job - Friday, March 19, 2010

Douglas Scarboro knows that opportunity and engagement are the keys to recruiting and retaining talent.

As director of community engagement at the Leadership Academy, he played a crucial role in finding innovative ways to involve members of the creative class in their community.

15. Memphis Native Brings Own Music Style to Small Stage - Monday, August 10, 2009

The story is not uncommon: girl discovers a guitar; girl goes after her dream; girl comes home when times get tight. But far from getting chewed out by big-city life, singer/songwriter Molly Okeon, or better known on stage as Molly Ray, said she found her forte connecting musically with the small stage.

16. Evident Throughout Memphis - Friday, August 10, 2007

Nancy Coffee's imprint can be seen all around town in a number of businesses and government offices.

As the president and CEO of The Leadership Academy, she has helped mold some of the city's top movers and shakers, including Memphis mayoral candidate Herman Morris Jr., UrbanArt Commission executive director Carissa Hussong, City Council member Jack Sammons and Methodist Healthcare president and CEO Gary Shorb.

17. Main Street Collierville Hosts Founders Day Event - Tuesday, February 13, 2007

     Main Street Collierville will host a Founders Day coffee event Friday at 9 a.m. at the historic train depot at 125 N. Rowlett St. on Collierville's Historic Town Square.
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18. Peabody Place to Air Footage From Memorable Elvis Concerts - Monday, August 07, 2006

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The Mid-South chapter of the Alzheimer's Association presents "Introduction to Alzheimer's and Dementia" from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3475 Central Ave. Admission is free. Call (800) 237-3225 or 565-0011 to register.

19. Events - Monday, February 06, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors presents "Professional Standards in the 21st Century" Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at MAAR, 6393 Poplar Ave. Instructor Gary Blume discusses various options and procedures for the administration of ethics and arbitration programs. Cost is $30 for members and $50 for non-members. Visit www.maar.org to register.

20. Archived Article: Pottery (lead) - Wednesday, October 02, 2002
Pottery studio poised to market to communities creativity

New pottery studio fires imagination

By SUE PEASE

The Daily News

When Collierville resident Jennifer VanDyke visited a pottery studio in Franklin, Tenn., a few months ago to paint...

21. Archived Article: Bonnie's (lead) - Tuesday, August 13, 2002
Booksellers find niche on Madison

Booksellers find niche in Midtown

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

Midtown book lovers now have an additional place to browse. Bonnies Books opened at 2027 Madison Ave. only 123 steps from Overton Square, sa...