National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Speakers include Larry Jensen, president and CEO of Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors LLC, and representatives from Washington think tank Excelencia in Education. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.

2. Events - Friday, May 10, 2013

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will host Vin-A-Que, part of the 2013 Memphis Wine + Food Series, Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at the museum, 1934 Poplar Ave. The event will include snout-to-tail barbecue, other dishes prepared by local chefs, specialty cocktails and wines, and live music. Tickets are $100 at the door. Visit memphiswineandfoodseries.org.

3. Events - Thursday, May 09, 2013

Business Over Coffee International will launch a six-part social media training class titled Weave Your Own Web on Thursday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the group’s headquarters, 5865 Ridgeway Road, suite 300. Classes will continue the second Thursday of each month. Cost is free for members and first-time guests, and $10 for returning guests. Visit businessovercoffee.biz or call 820-4469.

4. Events - Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Business Over Coffee International will launch a six-part social media training class titled Weave Your Own Web on Thursday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the group’s headquarters, 5865 Ridgeway Road, suite 300. Classes will continue on the second Thursday of each month. Cost is free for members and first-time guests, and $10 for returning guests. Visit businessovercoffee.biz or call 820-4469.

5. Events - Saturday, May 04, 2013

In-Synk and The Daily News will host a Leadership Lunch & Learn about Nate Silver’s book “The Signal and The Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail – But Some Don’t” Friday, May 3, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Triumph Bank board room, 5699 Poplar Ave. Cost is $20. Register at lnlsignalnoise-rss.eventbrite.com.

6. Events - Saturday, April 27, 2013

ArtsMemphis will present the Stax to the Max music festival Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. outside the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 926 E. McLemore St. Admission to the festival is free; discounted museum tickets are $2 between noon and 5 p.m. Visit staxmuseum.com.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Events - Friday, April 12, 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.

10. Events - Thursday, April 11, 2013

National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, April 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Meri Armour, CEO of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, will speak. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.

11. 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.

12. Events - Wednesday, April 03, 2013

The Rotary Club of Memphis East will meet Wednesday, April 3, at noon at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. U.S. Sen. Bob Corker will speak. Cost is $17. R.S.V.P. to Lee Hughes at lmhughes@bellsouth.net.

13. Events - Monday, April 01, 2013

University of Memphis Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter and Students Advocating Service will kick off Act! Speak! Build! Week Monday, April 1, at 10 a.m. in the University Center Bluff Room, 499 University St. Guests include Sen. Reginald Tate and Jessica Hord of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis. Cost is free. Visit memphishabitat.com.

14. 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.

15. Events - Friday, March 22, 2013

The University of Memphis Law Review will hold its annual symposium Friday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. This year’s theme is “Breaking the Silence: Legal Voices in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.” Visit memphis.edu/law for a list of speakers.

16. Events - Thursday, March 21, 2013

National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Accion CEO Janie Barrera will speak. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.

17. Events - Friday, February 15, 2013

The University of Memphis will host the Freedom Ball and Mahogany Awards Friday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. in the University Center ballroom, 499 University St. Visit memphis.edu/multiculturalaffairs or call 678-2054.

18. 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.

19. Events - Thursday, December 20, 2012

Downtown Memphis Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 20, at noon in the commission’s conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphis.com.

20. Events - Friday, November 09, 2012

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will host the 14th annual Business of Service Conference Friday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the MLGW training center, 4949 Raleigh LaGrange Road. The conference provides training and networking for grassroots community leaders. Cost is $5. Register at mlgw.com/serviceleaders or 528-4820.

21. Events - Thursday, November 08, 2012

Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. at The Assisi Foundation, 515 Erin Drive. Visit memphistm.com.

22. Seminar To Tackle Commercial Conditions - Tuesday, October 23, 2012

While many commercial real estate professionals would like to forget about 2011 altogether, celebrating increases in 2012 is necessary for morale.

Shelby County experienced the most second-quarter sales this year since the second quarter of 2008, and the highest quarterly sales revenue since the second quarter of 2007.

23. Events - Thursday, October 04, 2012

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will host its 50th Year Anniversary Biomedical Symposium Thursday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Oct. 5, at the hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place. Speakers include some of the world’s leading cancer scientists. Visit stjude.org.

24. Events - Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Talk Shoppe will host a free discussion by Lance and Terry Walker of Walker Auctions on how to buy at auction, followed by an auction to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Ave. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

25. Daily News Seminar Looks at Health Care Reform Impact - Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Changes in the model and delivery of health care and its potential impact on businesses and their employees will take center stage Thursday, Sept. 20, at the latest seminar presented by The Daily News.

26. Business of Health Care Topic of Seminar - Friday, September 07, 2012

In terms of national policy discussion, the current changes in the model and delivery of health care remains among the most heated and complicated of topics.

And on Thursday, Sept. 20, a panel of local experts assembled by The Daily News will participate in an in-depth discussion about the health care industry, including challenges, opportunities and the outlook through 2013.

27. Events - Friday, August 24, 2012

The Federal Bar Association Memphis Mid-South Chapter will hold its Memphis Trial Practice Summer Seminar Friday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the federal courthouse, 167 N. Main St. Speakers include jury strategist Jason Bloom; U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Diane Vescovo; and attorneys Mike McLaren and Les Jones. Email michael.mclaren@butlersnow.com.

28. Events - Thursday, August 02, 2012

The Daily News will hold a sustainable energy seminar and panel discussion as part of its 2012 seminar series Thursday, Aug. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave. Cost is $25. Register at seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

29. Events - Wednesday, August 01, 2012

The Daily News will hold a sustainable energy seminar and panel discussion as part of its 2012 seminar series Thursday, Aug. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave. Cost is $25. Register at seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

30. Events - Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, July 31, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. David Rutherford will present “Global Warming in the U.S. South,” a collaboration among the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama-Huntsville. Cost is $18 per person. Email Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org for reservations.

31. Going Green - Friday, July 27, 2012

Many organizations of all sizes and across all sectors seek to “green” their facilities and operations but often worry about how reducing their carbon footprint could affect their bottom lines.

32. Alliance Helps Businesses Implement Green Practices - Thursday, July 12, 2012

A public-private partnership called Team Green Zone, spearheaded by the Bartlett Area Chamber, is helping Mid-South businesses implement long-term sustainable practices to protect the environment while helping businesses boost their bottom lines.

33. Events - Friday, June 08, 2012

The Greater Memphis Chamber will host “A Conversation With … Jack Truong” Friday, June 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. The Electrolux president will provide an update on the company’s timeline, jobs and more. Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Contact Tunga Lee at tlee@memphischamber.com or 543-3571.

34. Events - Friday, May 11, 2012

The 54th Annual Greek Food Festival will be held Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 573 N. Highland St. Visit memphisgreekfestival.com.

35. Brooks’ Therapy Program Awarded National Grant - Thursday, April 26, 2012

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave., has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a $44,000 grant to enhance and expand the museum’s Art Therapy Access program.

36. Events - Friday, April 13, 2012

Memphis Botanic Garden will hold its Spring’s Best Plant Sale Friday, April 13, through Sunday, April 15, at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

37. Events - Thursday, April 05, 2012

The Daily News will host its Health Care Reform seminar, part of the 2012 seminar series, Thursday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave. The seminar, which will include a keynote by Greg Anderson of Horne LLP and a panel discussion, will look at the impact of health care legislation and what can be expected through 2013. Cost is $25. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com for more information or to register.

38. Events - Wednesday, April 04, 2012

The Daily News will host its Health Care Reform seminar, part of the 2012 seminar series, Thursday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave. The seminar, which will include a keynote by Greg Anderson of Horne LLP and a panel discussion, will look at the impact of health care legislation and what can be expected through 2013. Cost is $25. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com for more information or to register.

39. Events - Tuesday, April 03, 2012

The Daily News will host its Health Care Reform seminar, part of the 2012 seminar series, Thursday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave. The seminar, which will include a keynote by Greg Anderson of Horne LLP and a panel discussion, will look at the impact of health care legislation and what can be expected through 2013. Cost is $25. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com for more information or to register.

40. Events - Monday, April 02, 2012

The Daily News will host its Health Care Reform seminar, part of the 2012 seminar series, Thursday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave. The seminar, which will include a keynote by Greg Anderson of Horne LLP and a panel discussion, will look at the impact of health care legislation and what can be expected through 2013. Cost is $25. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com for more information or to register.

41. Events - Friday, March 02, 2012

eighty3 will host an evening of free tastings for Memphis food- and beverage-industry service staff Sunday, March 4, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the restaurant, 83 Madison Ave. Only 30 reservations will be accepted each Sunday. Email full name and place of employment to info@eighty3memphis.com by noon Friday, March 2. Events in the four-week tasting series are limited to one per person.

42. Events - Thursday, March 01, 2012

Business Over Coffee International will present “Grass Roots Business Seminar: Building Your Business From Ground Up” Thursday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at National College of Business and Technology – Memphis, 3545 Lamar Ave. Admission is $25 for BOCI members; $35 for nonmembers; and free for students, in partnership with NCBT/BOCI. Lunch is included. For reservations, call Sherri Henley at 820-4469.

43. Events - Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, Feb. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. Lori Turner-Wilson will speak about social media. Cost is $25 per person.

44. Events - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 28, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Andy Cates of Colliers International will speak. Cost is $18 per person. For reservations, email Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

45. Events - Monday, February 27, 2012

The Tennessee Beta Unit of Parliamentarians will meet Monday, Feb. 27, at 5:45 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station Branch Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. Those interested in expanding their knowledge of parliamentary law and Robert’s Rules of Order are welcome to attend.

46. Brooks Museum to Screen Oscar-Nominated Shorts - Friday, February 10, 2012

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will screen all the nominees for the 2012 Academy Awards two short-film categories.

Nominees for the best animated short film category will be screened Saturday, Feb. 11, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the museum, 1934 Poplar Ave.

47. Social Media for Regulated Industries to be Discussed - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Social media may not be the first communication platform that comes to mind for those working in highly regulated industries, but it boils down to another means of getting a message across.

For instance, there’s a misconception that the legal community, lawyers in particular, don’t like social media. But plaintiff lawyers love social media, said Eric Epperson, vice president of corporate culture and communications at Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

48. Events - Thursday, January 26, 2012

The Memphis alumnae association of Kappa Kappa Gamma will hold a luncheon titled “Literacy is Key: A Book and Author Affair” Thursday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Authors Kim Edwards and Lisa Patton will speak, and book-signings will follow. Tickets are $45 per person, which benefits Literacy Mid-South. For more information, visit www.memphiskkg.org.

49. Glen Gilmore To Headline TDN Seminar - Thursday, January 26, 2012

Social media has become the new marketplace.

It’s become the primary form of communication for individuals and businesses alike around the world. And it’s important for users to understand some of the basic ground rules, especially when it’s used for marketing, said globally recognized social media expert Glen Gilmore.

50. Events - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Cannon Wright Blount certified public accounting firm will continue its series of seminars about Quickbooks accounting software Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the firm, 756 Ridge Lake Blvd. Each two-hour class costs $75. Seating is limited. To reserve a place, visit www.cannonwrightblount.com/resources, and for more information, call Debbie Bossé or Cathy Russell at 685-7500.

51. Events - Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The University of Memphis will kick off the health lifestyle initiative “Memphis Health U” Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 11:30 a.m. with a pledge signing and health fair in the University Center. The event is open to the public.

52. Costs, Alignments Dominate Health Care Conversation - Monday, November 14, 2011

The local and national trend of health care systems aligning with physicians groups emerged as the primary topic of discussion Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Business of Health Care Seminar, presented by The Daily News at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave.

53. TDN Seminar to Examine State of Health Care - Friday, November 04, 2011

The health care industry is an economic driver in Memphis, where hospitals, health care providers and biotechnology companies employ one out of every seven workers.

On Thursday, Nov. 10, a panel of local experts will discuss the health care sector’s current state and future forecast at The Daily News Business of Health Care Seminar, which begins at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave.

54. Events - Thursday, November 03, 2011

Leadership Memphis will host an information session about its fellows program Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Junior League, 3475 Central Ave. For more information or to register, email Rod Moses at rmoses@leadershipacademy.org.

55. Indie Memphis to Screen Third ‘Paradise Lost’ Film - Monday, October 24, 2011

Indie Memphis has announced it will close its 14th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival with the regional premiere of “Paradise Lost: Purgatory” Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. at Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper St.

56. Civil Rights Documentary to be Screened Thursday - Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Facing History and Ourselves will host a free public screening of “Wednesdays in Mississippi,” a one-hour documentary that tells the story of a group of black and white women in 1964 who bridged race, class, geography and religion to help end segregation in America, Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. at The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave.

57. Green Seminar to Cover Efficiency, Sustainability - Thursday, October 06, 2011

The Daily News Publishing Co. Inc. on Thursday, Oct. 6, hosts The Daily News Green Seminar, part of the 2011 Seminar Series, focusing on sustainability and green issues.

58. Events - Thursday, October 06, 2011

The Memphis Bar Association will present a continuing legal education seminar titled “Protecting the Vulnerable: Demystifying Probate” Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Wade Auditorium at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. For more information or to register, visit www.memphisbar.org.

59. Events - Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present the seminar “How to Effectively Downsize, Smaller is Better” Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

60. Events - Tuesday, October 04, 2011

The Patriot Bank/Patriot Mortgage Golf Classic benefiting the Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Windyke Country Club, 8535 Winchester Road. Golfers can choose between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. tee times. For more information or to register, call 854-1200 or visit www.pagerobbins.org.

61. Events - Monday, October 03, 2011

The University of Memphis will showcase green transportation at its annual Tiger Blue Goes Green Day Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Student Plaza. The event will encourage environmental awareness, inquiry and activism among students, faculty and staff. In a related event, Stephanie Cox, Tennessee area manager for ECOtality, will discuss electric vehicles and charging stations Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the University Center Fountain Room, room 350. For more information, contact Marian Levy at 678-4514 or mlevy@memphis.edu.

62. Events - Friday, September 30, 2011

Bank of America will host a free customer outreach event at which customers can meet face to face with home retention specialists to review options for home loan modifications Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. To register or for more information, visit www.bankofamerica.com/homeownerevent or call 1-855-201-7426.

63. Events - Thursday, September 29, 2011

The Harahan Bridge Project Lunch Presentation will be held Thursday, Sept. 29, at noon at the Cotton Museum, 65 Union Ave. Greg Maxted, executive director of the Harahan Bridge Project, will offer an overview of the obstacles and opportunities involved in bringing the vision to fruition. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a space, email alumni@leadershipmemphis.org.

64. Events - Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present “The Mastermind Principle: From the Book ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill” Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

65. Events - Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The Memphis Claims Association will meet Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 5:15 p.m. at Side Street Grill, 31 Florence St. The topic discussed will be furniture and cabinet damage claims. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for guests.

66. Events - Monday, September 26, 2011

The Tennessee Beta Unit of Parliamentarians will hold its monthly meeting and educational program Monday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station Branch Library, 5094 Poplar Ave.

67. Daily News Seminar to Focus on Green Issues - Monday, September 26, 2011

In business these days, it’s all about the green. From economic development to real estate construction, public and private initiatives focusing on sustainability are reshaping the way business is conducted.

68. Social Media Replacing Traditional Advertising - Monday, September 19, 2011

The model for advertising once was for businesses to purchase advertising space in a traditional newspaper or magazine and tout product offerings to its audience.

Nowadays, anybody can be an ambassador on the Web.

69. Events - Thursday, September 15, 2011

The Daily News will hold a Social Media seminar Thursday, Sept. 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the auditorium at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave. The seminar will feature a discussion about corporate blogging with Mark W. Schaefer, executive director of Schaefer Marketing Solutions and author of the blog {grow}. The event will also include a panel of industry experts. Cost is $25. To register, visit www.memphisdailynews.com/seminar.

70. Events - Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present “20 Ideas from 20 Years’ Experience in Real Estate Investing” Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

71. Events - Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The local chapters of The National Association of Women Business Owners, Commercial Real Estate Women and Women’s Business Enterprise Council South will hold Great Women Great Things 2011, an education seminar, luncheon and trade show, Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Seating is limited. Cost is $45. For a full schedule, a complete list of speakers or to register, visit www.wbecsouth.org/gwgt2011.

72. Corporate Blogs at Heart of Seminar - Tuesday, September 13, 2011

A marketing strategy is essential to any successful business model.

Companies that ignore the rising power of social media tools like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and blogs are sure to be ignored by potential consumers.

73. Events - Monday, September 12, 2011

The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Officer Brian Hanson of the Bartlett Police Department will speak about violence in the workplace. Cost is $20. For reservations, contact Sharon Gardner at 752-6213 or sharon.gardner@asentinel.com.

74. Events - Friday, September 09, 2011

Literacy Mid-South, Memphis City Schools and The United Way will present an Advanced Tutor Training Brown Bag Lunch Series Friday, Sept. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Memphis City Schools Teaching & Learning Academy, 2485 Union Ave. Dr. Beverly Cross, Lillian Morrie Moss Chair of Excellence in Urban Education at the University of Memphis, will speak on the topic “Building Effective Tutor/Student Relationships.” For more information or reservations, contact Marilyn Rabinowitz at mrabinowitz@literacymidsouth.org or 327-6000, ext. 1009.

75. Health Care Seminar Tackles Tough Issues - Monday, July 18, 2011

The topic was contentious, but the discourse remained civil Thursday, July 14, during The Daily News’ Healthcare Reform Seminar, the third in a series of six seminars hosted by the newspaper this year.

76. Seminar To Detail Reform’s Effect on Biz - Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Philip Johnson is partner with Argyle Benefits Consultants LLC, a chartered life underwriter and certified employee benefits specialist, so he more than understands the ins and outs of federal health care reform, including how the legislation will impact large and small businesses, as well as individuals.

77. Seminar to Examine Health Care Reform - Wednesday, June 29, 2011

One of the most contentious and complex issues facing the nation today will be the focus of the latest seminar hosted by The Daily News.

Health care reform will be the topic at hand on Thursday, July 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave.

78. Events - Thursday, June 16, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present “Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance: What You Need to Know,” Thursday, June 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the law firm’s office, 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact rsvp@bakerdonelson.com.

79. Indie Memphis Presents Global Lens Film Series - Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Indie Memphis and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will present the 2011 Global Lens Film Series Thursday, June 16, through Aug. 26 at the Brooks, 1934 Poplar Ave.

80. Events - Friday, May 06, 2011

WKNO/Channel 10 will host an opening reception of the art show “The Magic of May” featuring nearly 100 pieces from The Artist Group Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the WKNO Digital Media Center, 7151 Cherry Farms Road. The art work will be on display through May 27. For more information, call 458-2521.

81. Events - Wednesday, May 04, 2011

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., suite 502. Participants will gain a working knowledge of grant management policies and procedures. Cost is $60 for members, $110 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

82. Events - Friday, April 29, 2011

The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will host the 57th Annual Professional Development Seminar: Believe It! Achieve It! With Passion and Purpose Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Regular registration is $109. To register, contact Sharon Gardner at 752-6213 or Sharon.gardner@asentinel.com.

83. Seminar to Tackle Globalization’s Impact - Friday, April 22, 2011

“The world is flat” is more than just a catchphrase that illustrates the increasing connectivity of the globe’s consumers, markets and economies.

The concept – brought to the forefront by Thomas Friedman’s 2005 book of the same name – is a foundational element of what Memphis’ economic development game plan needs to be if it’s going to remain competitive in the months and years ahead.

84. Events - Friday, April 15, 2011

The Crescent Club Growth Strategies Group will meet Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Philip Johnson and Tom Merriam, partners at Argyle Benefits Consultants, will speak. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. For reservations, call 684-1010.

85. Events - Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Downtown Parking Authority will meet Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Center City Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St.

86. Inaugural Seminar to Focus on CRE Issues - Thursday, February 03, 2011

Despite commercial real estate’s doldrums, local brokers are seeing signs of resurgence.

Commercial real estate investments – such as malls, office buildings and industrial properties – reached $316 billion nationwide in 2010, according to Thomas Reuters. That represented a 50 percent jump from an eight-year low in 2009 of $209 billion.

87. Events - Thursday, January 06, 2011

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will screen Woody Allen’s latest film “You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger” Thursday at 7 p.m. at the museum, 1934 Poplar Ave. Tickets are $6 for members and $8 for nonmembers. For tickets or more information, call 544-6208.

88. Events - Wednesday, January 05, 2011

The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Staying Ahead of the Curve training seminar Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the chamber office, 2969 Elmore Park Road. Reservations are required. To register, call 372-9457. For more information, visit www.bartlettchamber.org.

89. Events - Tuesday, January 04, 2011

The Church Health Center will offer a six-week course in smoking cessation beginning Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Ave. The course is free to members and open to the community for a $60 fee. To register, call Sheila Harrell at 259-4673, Ext. 1606, or visit www.churchhealthcenter.org.

90. Events - Monday, January 03, 2011

The Church Health Center will offer a six-week course in smoking cessation beginning Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Ave. The course is free to members and open to the community for a $60 fee. To register, call Sheila Harrell at 259-4673, ext. 1606, or visit www.churchhealthcenter.org.

91. Events - Thursday, October 21, 2010

Saint Francis Hospital Center for Surgical Weight Loss will host a free information seminar on bariatric surgery Thursday at noon at the hospital, 5959 Park Ave. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call 765-1849.

92. Events - Wednesday, October 20, 2010

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Tal Frankfurt, founder of Cloud for Good, will speak on the topic “Managing Your Constituents in the Cloud.” Cost is $45 for members, $75 for nonmembers and $40 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

93. Bravo Kicks Off 2010-11 Season - Thursday, September 23, 2010

The ArtsMemphis Bravo 2010-2011 season will begin Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with a reception at Memphis College of Art followed by a digital docent-led private tour of the “Who Shot Rock & Roll” exhibit at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave.

94. Events - Thursday, July 29, 2010

The Memphis/Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will present the seminar “Appeals A to Z” Thursday from 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Clifford Davis and Odell Horton Federal Building, 167 N. Main St., 11th floor, jury assembly room.

95. Events - Friday, June 25, 2010

Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects will host “A Modernist Ouroboros” by Adam Geary & Anthony Lee Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the ANF Gallery, 1500 Union Ave. The show will run through July 23. For more information, call 278-6868.

96. Events - Thursday, June 24, 2010

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will host a webinar titled “Technology Planning for Nonprofits” Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The webinar will discuss networks, websites, software, technical support, how to use blogs, Facebook, YouTube and other technology related tools. Cost is $30 for members and $50 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit www.npexcellence.org or call 684-6605, Ext. 21.

97. Events - Friday, June 18, 2010

The 17th Annual Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival will be held Friday through Sunday at Douglass Park, one block north of Chelsea Avenue. The event will feature live entertainment, food, storytelling, vendors and more. Admission is free. For more information, call Glynn Johns Reed at 385-4943.

98. Events - Thursday, June 17, 2010

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present “Regulating the ADAAA” Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Baker Donelson’s office on the 20th floor, 165 Madison Ave. For more information or to register, contact Nicolette Thomas at 577-2328 or nthomas@bakerdonelson.com.

99. Events - Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Shelby County Commission will hold committee meetings Wednesday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

100. Events - Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will present “New Treatments, No Tricks,” a free seminar on minority participation in clinical trials, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UT Student-Alumni Center, 800 Madison Ave. To register, call 448-1938.