The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division Supplier Diversity Department will hold a vendor fair for minority- and women-owned small businesses Thursday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon in the MLGW administration building lobby, 220 S. Main St. Call Renise Holliday at 528-4635 for details.

2. Exterior Plans for Bass Pro Approved - Friday, March 08, 2013

Bass Pro Shops’ exterior building and site improvements for repurposing the city-owned Pyramid as a destination retailer were approved by the Design Review Board Wednesday, March 6, but the board asked for more time to digest the company’s controversial signage requests.

3. Exterior Plans for Bass Pro Approved - Thursday, March 07, 2013

Bass Pro Shops’ exterior building and site improvements for repurposing the city-owned Pyramid as a destination retailer were approved by the Design Review Board Wednesday, March 6, but the board asked for more time to digest the company’s controversial signage requests.

4. Arena Transformation - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

As the city of Memphis is nearing completion of its preparation of The Pyramid for Bass Pro Shops, the Springfield, Mo.-based retailer is slated to start its part of the project in March.

The city and Bass Pro Shops in January filed two building permits with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for $21.5 million and $7 million for renovations to 32-story The Pyramid arena at 1 A.W. Willis Ave.

5. Filling the Voids - Saturday, February 02, 2013

Last year was a banner year for adaptive reuse projects in Midtown and Downtown.

Developers announced plans for the Sears Crosstown building, Overton Square, Hotel Chisca, James Lee House and old United Warehouse in the South Main Historic Arts District. Construction began on The Pyramid, turning it into a 220,000-square-foot mega-Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World, and Memphis in May moved into its new headquarters at 56 S. Front St., a 14,600-square-foot building that’s on the National Register of Historic Places.

6. 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.

7. Events - Wednesday, December 19, 2012

The Rotary Club of Memphis East will meet Wednesday, Dec. 19, at noon at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Ambassadorial scholar Nathan Ramira will speak. Cost is $17. R.S.V.P. to Lee Hughes at lmhughes@bellsouth.net.

8. Events - Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Seedco Mid-South is accepting applicants for Operation JumpStart: First Step, a national program that teaches entrepreneurs small-business planning and preparation skills, through Dec. 31. Participants can choose from two sessions: Jan. 8 to Feb. 14 or Jan. 18 to April 3. Cost is $375; a limited number of scholarships are available. Contact Genarda Wright at midsouthoperationjumpstart@seedco.org or 255-2955.

9. Events - Saturday, December 15, 2012

The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County will host Vaccination Station, a low-cost pet vaccination event, Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the southwest corner of Linden Avenue and Lauderdale Street. Visit memphishumane.org for a list of vaccinations and costs.

10. Events - Monday, December 17, 2012

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will hold a holiday networking party Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at bureau’s offices, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Cost is free for BBB-accredited businesses and their guests. Email Cheryl Stewart at cstewart@bbbmidsouth.org or 757-8603.

11. Events - Thursday, December 06, 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 innovative work is paramount in their area of outreach. Visit wfgm.org for details and a nomination form.

12. Events - Thursday, November 01, 2012

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board will meet Thursday, Nov. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the MLGW administration building, 220 S. Main St. Visit mlgw.com for an agenda.

13. Events - Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of commissioners will meet Thursday, Nov. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the MLGW administration building, 220 S. Main St. Visit mlgw.com for an agenda.

14. Events - Monday, October 29, 2012

The Rotary Club of Memphis East will meet Wednesday, Oct. 31, at noon at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Orpheum president and CEO Pat Halloran will speak. Cost is $17. R.S.V.P. to Lee Hughes at lmhughes@bellsouth.net.

15. Events - Monday, October 15, 2012

The Orpheum Theatre will hold an online auction featuring memorabilia from President and CEO Pat Halloran’s 32 years with the organization Monday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Oct. 19, at orpheum-memphis.com. Proceeds benefit the capital campaign for the Orpheum’s Performing Arts Education & Leadership Centre. Visit the website for a list of available items.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Events - Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Greater Memphis Chamber will host A Conversation With … Dr. Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. The topic is “Is College Sports Broken?” Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to Tunga Lee at tlee@memphischamber.com or 543-3571.

19. Events - Monday, October 01, 2012

Greater Memphis Chamber will host A Conversation With … Dr. Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. The topic is “Is College Sports Broken?” Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to Tunga Lee at tlee@memphischamber.com or 543-3571.

20. 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.

21. Senior Sector - Monday, August 20, 2012

The 76 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964 were said to have remodeled society as they moved through it.

It was the baby boomer generation that drove the cultural shift to consumerism with SUVs and mini-vans. That demographic just turned 65 and real estate developers have taken notice.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. Events - Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club and Littler Mendelson PC will present “Is Your Handbook Legal?” as part of its HR Lunch Bytes series Thursday, July 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Littler, 3725 Champion Hills Drive, suite 3000. The series is geared toward human resources executives and business owners. Cost is free. Email rsvp.lpbc@lpinsurance.com.

27. Events - Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host a life-coaching workshop with Cynthia Schulz Tuesday, July 17, at 6 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Schulz’s presentation is titled “Failure is Never Final.” Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. Events - Tuesday, July 03, 2012

The Memphis Stars and Stripes 5K will be held Tuesday, July 3, at 7 p.m. at Tiger Lane adjacent to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood St. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 on race day. Register at memphisstarsandstripes.racesonline.com.

31. Events - Monday, July 02, 2012

The Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission will hold Memphis Music Monday networking Monday, July 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale St. The biweekly events include music community networking and business exchange, guest speakers and music business presentations. Cost is free. Visit memphismusic.org.

32. Events - Thursday, June 21, 2012

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Memphis will begin a free workshop series to answer entrepreneurs’ questions Thursday, June 21. Visit scorememphis.org or call 544-3588 for a schedule.

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. Events - Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Black Business Association of Memphis will hold a general membership meeting Thursday, May 17, at 8 a.m. at the BBA office, 555 Beale St. Contact BBA at bbamemphis.com, info@bbamemphis.com or 526-9300.

36. Events - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, May 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. Rabbi Micah Greenstein of Temple Israel will speak. Cost for lunch is $25 for nonmembers.

37. 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.

38. Events - Thursday, April 19, 2012

On Location: Memphis International Film & Music Fest will be held Thursday, April 19, through Sunday, April 22. Visit onlocationmemphis.org for locations, show times and ticket prices.

39. 100 Years of Design - Thursday, March 15, 2012

Evans Taylor Foster Childress, which celebrates its centennial in March, can trace its origins to two distinguished Memphis architectural firms.

40. Permits Rise 60 Pct. in Q4 - Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Local homebuilders filed 60 percent more new home permits during the fourth quarter compared with the same period last year, but as with 2011’s overall total, there were several underlying factors that created artificially high year-over-year totals.

41. Events - Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will continue its breakfast series with its Holiday Open House & Networking Party Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The party will include breakfast and informal networking. For reservations, contact Susan Harris at 757-8617 or sharris@bbbmidsouth.org.

42. Events - Monday, December 19, 2011

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will continue its breakfast series with its Holiday Open House & Networking Party Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The party will include breakfast and informal networking. For reservations, contact Susan Harris at 757-8617 or sharris@bbbmidsouth.org.

43. Events - Friday, December 16, 2011

Literacy Mid-South will host a holiday open house and book drive Friday, Dec. 16, from noon to 3 p.m. at its office, 902 S. Cooper St. Guests can bring new children’s books to donate to the book drive, which will serve children across the city. For more information, call 327-6000 or visit www.literacymidsouth.org.

44. Events - Thursday, December 15, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present “Social Media Update” Thursday, Dec. 15, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn Memphis – Southaven, 280 Marathon Way in Southaven. Registration for the free event begins at 7:30 a.m. The briefing will address issues related to the National Labor Relations Act, including whether a company’s social media policy violates the act. To register, visit www.bakerdonelson.com/events or email rsvp@bakerdonelson.com.

45. Events - Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Visible Music College will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at its new Downtown campus, 200 Madison Ave. The celebration will include guest speakers, refreshments, tours of the new building and live music by students. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Jeni Stephens at 553-1797 or jeni@jlstephens.net.

46. Events - Monday, October 17, 2011

Visible Music College will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at its new Downtown campus, 200 Madison Ave. The celebration will include guest speakers, refreshments, tours of the new building and live music by students. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Jeni Stephens at 553-1797 or jeni@jlstephens.net.

47. 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.

48. Obsidian PR Preps For South Main Move - Friday, September 16, 2011

Obsidian Public Relations is relocating less than a mile from its current office, in efforts to establish a presence in the South Main Historic Arts District by having its own creative space that will allow plenty of room for growth.

49. ‘Worse and Worse’ - Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Local homebuilders filed 35 percent fewer new home permits for the second quarter compared to last year, and experts say there’s a ways to go before signs of recovery emerge.

Shelby County homebuilders filed 142 permits during Q2 (April to June), down from 220 in Q2 2010, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.

50. Events - Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board of directors will meet Tuesday, July 12, at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

51. Events - Monday, July 11, 2011

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host a discussion and book-signing with Adam Ross, author of the new novel “Ladies & Gentlemen,” Monday, July 11, at 6 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended.

52. Events - Friday, July 08, 2011

The Rotary Club of Memphis Central will meet Friday, July 8, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Dee Floyd of Methodist Hospice will speak. Cost is $20 for nonmembers. For reservations, call Karen Shea at 683-9099.

53. New CFO Latest Sign Of Growth At Evolve - Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Memphis-based Evolve Financial Group has brought a new chief financial officer on board.

Howard Lasley, who has more than 30 years’ experience in financial services and has worked in the banking, thrift, investment and mortgage banking spheres, has joined a company with three primary business divisions, 220 employees at year-end, 22 mortgage offices and five full-service bank branches in Arkansas and Tennessee.

54. Events - Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The University of Memphis Career Services Office and the Academic Internship Office will hold its annual Career and Internship Expo Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom on campus. The fair is free and open to students and alumni. For more information, call 678-2239 or visit www.memphis.edu/careerservices.

55. MLGW Board to Vote On Pension, OPEB Resolutions - Thursday, September 16, 2010

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors is scheduled to vote on a pair of resolutions at its Thursday meeting dealing with management of the utility’s retirement and OPEB (other post-employment benefit) funds.

56. MLGW Board to Discuss Network Maintenance, Lease - Thursday, September 02, 2010

On the agenda for Thursday’s Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board meeting is a resolution awarding a nearly $670,000 contract to Venture Technologies Inc. for network maintenance.

57. MLGW to Consider Prescription Drug Contract - Thursday, August 05, 2010

On the agenda for Thursday’s Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board meeting is a resolution awarding a contract for a managed prescription drug program to Express Scripts Inc. in the amount of $53.5 million.

58. Events - Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

59. MLGW Board Meeting Scheduled for Today - Thursday, July 01, 2010

Among the items on tap at today’s Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division board of directors meeting is a resolution awarding a $249,299 storage tank painting contract to General Construction Services Inc. The board also is scheduled to take action on a resolution renewing a contract with Vital Records Control Inc. to maintain MLGW archival documents for the second of four renewal terms. Both resolutions require Memphis City Council approval. The board meets at 3 p.m. in the MLGW Administration Building, 220 S. Main St.

60. MLGW Board Scheduled To Move on Resolutions - Thursday, June 17, 2010

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors at its monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday is set to take action on several items.

One of those items includes voting on a resolution awarding a $380,300 contract for smart meter demonstration to Smart Synch.

61. Events - Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “How to Maximize Your Exposure on the Internet Search Engines” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

62. Events - Tuesday, June 08, 2010

The Small Business Chamber will host a breakfast forum titled “Doing Business with City & County Government” Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Guest speakers are Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. and Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford. Cost is $20.

63. MLGW to Approve New Chamber Fees - Thursday, June 03, 2010

Approval of a handful of fees and due payments to the Greater Memphis Chamber is on tap at Thursday’s Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board meeting, scheduled for 3 p.m. at the MLGW Administration Building, 220 S. Main St.

64. Passengers Down, Cargo Up at Airport - Wednesday, May 26, 2010

While a whistleblower’s claim that one of the airport’s runways is unsafe took center stage at last week’s Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board meeting, the dramatic discussion overshadowed a full slate of resolutions and updates on the most recent passenger and cargo activity at the airport.

65. Events - Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Center City Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet today at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

66. Events - Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will host a breakfast forum titled “Effective Discipline and Discharge” May 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Cost is free for BBB accredited businesses and $10 for guests. For reservations, contact Nancy Crawford at 757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org.

67. MLGW Seeks Better Contract Cap - Thursday, May 06, 2010

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division wants more power to execute contracts without outside approval, which will be discussed at Thursday’s meeting of the MLGW board of directors.

The city-owned utility currently has to get Memphis City Council approval for contracts above $25,000.

68. Events - Monday, April 12, 2010

The Tennessee Justice Center and Memphis Area Legal Services Inc. will present a continuing legal education session on handling TennCare today at 3 p.m. at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. For more information, contact Linda Warren Seely at 255-3417 or lseely@malsi.org.

69. Events - Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “New EPA Lead Paint Renovation Rule For Real Estate” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

70. Events - Tuesday, April 06, 2010

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Julie Ellis, chair of the Charter Commission, will speak. Cost is $18. To register, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

71. Events - Monday, April 05, 2010

MPACT Memphis will hold a community service meeting today at 6 p.m. at Café Eclectic, 603 N. McLean Blvd. For reservations or more information, e-mail Kurt Schoeffler at communityservice@mpactmemphis.org.

72. Events - Friday, April 02, 2010

Launch Memphis will host a seminar titled “Bootstrapping: Business Plan Boot Camp” Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 516 Tennessee St. Cost is $40. To register, visit bootcampmem.eventbrite.com.

73. MLGW to Award 60-Month Contract - Thursday, April 01, 2010

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors at today’s meeting is scheduled to award a 60-month strategic alliance contract covering a three-year period starting in May for substation metal-clad switchgear complexes. The contract, in an amount of no more than $15 million, will go to AZZ/Central Electric Manufacturing Co.

74. MLGW to Approve Pension System Contract - Thursday, March 18, 2010

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors at today’s meeting is scheduled to approve a $97,500 contract with Banks, Finley, White and Co. for a retirement and pension system audit.

75. MLGW Board to Consider Company Contracts - Thursday, March 04, 2010

The Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division board of directors is scheduled to approve a resolution at this afternoon’s board meeting awarding a $51,900 contract to Union Metal Corp. for galvanized steel expressway poles.

76. Events - Friday, February 26, 2010

The Memphis Gavel Club will hold a luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Yvonne Madlock, director of the Shelby County Health Department, will speak. For more information, call 754-3569.

77. Events - Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will speak. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

78. MLGW Board Considers State Assoc. Dues - Thursday, February 04, 2010

Among the contracts, fees and other items up for approval at today’s Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors meeting are resolutions approving payment of fees and membership dues to the Tennessee Regulatory Authority and the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association.

79. MLGW to Consider AT&T Contract - Thursday, January 21, 2010

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors today is expected to vote on a resolution approving a contract renewal with AT&T Mobility for wireless telephone services.

Also today, the board is scheduled to approve a 36-month contract for concrete standards with Ruffin & Associates in the amount of $1.9 million.

80. MLGW to Consider Contract With RJ Young Co. - Thursday, January 07, 2010

The agenda for today’s Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors meeting is a light one.

Among the six items on tap is a resolution awarding a four-year contract for copy machine rental to RJ Young Co. in the amount of $612,948 and a resolution rejecting bids the utility received for various sizes of polyethylene pipe.

81. Events - Thursday, January 07, 2010

The Mid-South Area Business Travel Association will meet today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select, 5795 Poplar Ave. Craig Banikowski, president of the National Business Travel Association, will speak about the NBTA travel forecast for 2010. To register, visit www.msabta.org/events/links/EEG4745.

82. Events - Wednesday, January 06, 2010

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Madan Birla, author of “FedEx Delivers,” will speak. Cost is $65 for members, $125 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

83. Events - Tuesday, January 05, 2010

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Gov. Phil Bredesen will speak. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

84. Events - Monday, January 04, 2010

Shield Inc. will host a community job forum today at 1:30 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Room C. The purpose of the job forum is to discuss ideas and methods for creating jobs in Memphis. Information from the forum will be compiled into a report and submitted to the White House for President Obama to review.

85. Events - Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association will present a continuing legal education seminar titled “Summary Judgment in Tennessee, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” today from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. To register, visit www.memphisbar.org.

86. Events - Tuesday, December 22, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association will present the continuing legal education seminar “Lawyering: Why It’s Tough: What We Can Do” today from 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at International Paper, 6400 Poplar Ave. For more information or to register, visit www.memphisbar.org.

87. Events - Monday, December 21, 2009

The Shelby County Commission will meet today at 1:30 p.m. at the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call 545-4301.

88. MLGW to Consider Armored Car Contract - Thursday, December 17, 2009

Among the contracts the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors is scheduled to take action on at today’s meeting is one to Loomis Armored US Inc. for armored car services. The board is scheduled to vote on a resolution awarding a $432,686 contract to Loomis.

89. Events - Thursday, December 17, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education seminar today from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. Teresa Bullington of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Stephen Libby of The Libby Law Firm and Kevin Washburn of Allen Summers Simpson Lillie & Gresham will speak about workers compensation.

90. Events - Wednesday, December 16, 2009

The Memphis Botanic Garden will host “Career Class: Finding a Job in a Challenging Economy” with Dr. Fred Dorn today from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. Cost is $159 for members and $179 for nonmembers. Call 636-4128 to register.

91. Events - Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education seminar titled “What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Practicing in Probate Court” today from noon to 1 p.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220.

92. Events - Monday, December 14, 2009

InMotion Orthopaedic Research Center and the Memphis Bioworks Business Association will present the Memphis Orthopaedic Research Lecture Series today from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Memphis University School, 6191 Park Ave. The speakers will be Drs. John Coleman and John Williams of Medtronic Inc. For reservations, call 866-1452.

93. MLGW Board To Decide Contracts - Thursday, December 03, 2009

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors is scheduled to take action on several large contracts at today’s meeting.

Among those items is a 36-month contract with OfficeMax for office supplies not to exceed approximately $1.4 million. Also, the board is scheduled to take action on renewing a $9.6 million contract with General Construction Services Inc. for environmental abatement services.

94. MLGW Board to Consider Contract Approvals - Thursday, November 19, 2009

Several contracts are on tap for approval today by the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors at its meeting this afternoon.

Among them, the board is scheduled to vote on resolutions awarding a solid waste and trash removal services contract to Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. for a little more than $636,000; a 60-month contract for maintenance and support of the utility company’s document imaging system to Imaging Solutions and Services Inc. for almost $182,000; and a contract for a Web application security gateway upgrade to Fishnet Security for $106,175.

95. Events - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Vaco Mid-South will host a continuing education seminar today at 8 a.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. Topics of the event are “Fair Value Measurements,” “Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment” and “Extensible Business Reporting Language.” Cost is $75. To register, call Joe Fracchia or Justin Farmer at 333-2250.

96. Events - Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Memphis Animal Shelter Advisory Board will meet today at 10 a.m. in the second floor conference room of City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will attend.

97. MLGW Board to Consider Amended 2010 Budgets - Thursday, November 05, 2009

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors today will consider a resolution approving amended 2010 budgets for the utility’s electric, gas and water divisions, all of which include no planned rate increases in the coming year.

98. Events - Tuesday, October 20, 2009

In-Synk will host a live telecast of Jim Collin’s keynote address at the Gazelles/Fortune Small Business Growth Summit today at 8 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., Suite 909. Collins is author of “Good to Great” and will discuss his latest discoveries in studying small- and mid-sized companies that have thrived. Cost is $75. To register, visit in-synkcollinstelecast.eventbrite.com or call 276-0200.

99. MLGW Board To Consider Budgets - Thursday, October 15, 2009

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board of directors today will consider a resolution approving the 2010 budgets for the utility’s electric, gas and water divisions, all of which are likely to include no planned rate increases in the coming year.

100. Events - Wednesday, October 07, 2009

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Faye Crossley, director of the Grant Center, will be the facilitator. Cost is $65 for members, $125 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.