Last week we discussed the importance of crafting a legacy statement to help steer your life and priorities, while affording future generations something to cherish. This week, let us re-focus on our civic pride campaign, “Memphis Rocks,” which is now featured on thousands of T-shirts being worn around the Mid-South and in various cities around the globe.

2. Children’s Heart Foundation Given $15,000 for Relocation - Friday, November 16, 2012

The International Children’s Heart Foundation was awarded a $15,000 commercial office grant Wednesday, Nov. 14, by the Center City Development Corp. to move its offices from 1750 Madison Ave., suite 500, to Downtown’s Brinkley Plaza, 80 Monroe Ave., suite G-1.

3. Lease Brings New Breed Footprint to 3 Million Feet - Friday, October 12, 2012

New Breed Inc. is enhancing its Memphis operations with a new distribution warehouse lease in the Southeast industrial submarket.

4. First Tennessee Unit to Move Downtown - Friday, September 07, 2012

First Tennessee Bank is preparing its Downtown Memphis headquarters for occupancy of one of its units.

5. Events - Thursday, May 10, 2012

The Greater Memphis Chamber: International Business Council will hold a seminar on business in the Philippines Thursday, May 10, at 8:30 a.m. at Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Cost is free. The IBC will also hold a luncheon at noon at the Hilton. Cost is $25, or $15 for attendees of the breakfast seminar. Call Brenda Montgomery at 543-3541.

6. Events - Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Duane McCrory of Top Quality Service will present “Energy Savings on Heating & Air: How to Save on Upcoming Government Changes.” Call Jo Garner at 482-0354 for details.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Events - Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will present “Summer Seminar: Federal Discovery Practice” Thursday, July 28, at 1:15 p.m. at the Clifford David and Odell Horton Federal Building, 167 N. Main St., 11th floor, Jury Assembly Room. To register, visit www.fedbar.org/memphis and print out the registration form and mail it to the address provided.

12. Events - Wednesday, July 27, 2011

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council will serve as host for a breakfast Wednesday, July 27, at 8:15 a.m. at One Commerce Square Annex. Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will speak. Cost is $5. For reservations, call 818-2400.

13. Local Haiti Telethon To be Held Today - Friday, January 22, 2010

Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, WMC-TV and four Citadel Media Group radio stations are hosting a “drive-time” Haiti Disaster Relief Telethon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.

The event will be held to help the American Red Cross meet its $60 million pledge to help victims of the earthquake. The event today follows a fundraiser held one a week ago at the WMC-TV offices that raised more than $91,000 for disaster relief efforts.

14. Events - Friday, December 26, 2008

The R.S.V.P. Program is collecting old cell phones for use as 911 emergency phones for senior citizens and victims of domestic abuse. Phones and batteries may be dropped off through Wednesday at the Aging Commission of the Mid-South, 2670 Union Extended, Suite 1000. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. If you have 10 or more phones to drop off, you may call Joanne Lowe at 515-2084 for pickup.

15. Events - Wednesday, December 24, 2008

The R.S.V.P. Program will collect old cell phones for use as 911 emergency phones for senior citizens and victims of domestic abuse. Phones and batteries may be dropped off through Dec. 31 at the Aging Commission of the Mid-South, 2670 Union Ave. Extended, Suite 1000. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those with 10 or more phones to donate may call Joanne Lowe at 515-2084 for pickup.

16. Events - Tuesday, December 23, 2008

The R.S.V.P. Program is collecting old cell phones for use as 911 emergency phones for senior citizens and victims of domestic abuse. Phones and batteries may be dropped off through Dec. 31 at the Aging Commission of the Mid-South, 2670 Union Extended, Suite 1000. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have 10 or more phones to drop off, you may call Joanne Lowe at 515-2084 for pickup.

17. Events - Monday, December 22, 2008

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners Ad Hoc Committee on Homeland Security, Disaster Preparedness and 911 Communications Center will meet today at 12:30 p.m. in the fourth floor committee room of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. The full Board of Commissioners will meet in the lobby chambers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

18. Events - Friday, December 19, 2008

A Holiday Book Signing Party will be held today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bluff City Bayou Restaurant, 694 Madison Ave. Photographer Jack Kenner, chef Les Carloss, Oak Hall owner Bob Levy and other Mid-South authors will be on hand to meet readers and sign copies of their books. For more information, call 722-8877.

19. Archived Article - Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Six lots in
Braystone Park
Loan Amount: $3.9 million

Loan Date: Dec. 14, 2006

Maturity Date: Dec. 10, 2007

20. Clark Tower OwnerBuys 2400 Poplar - Wednesday, December 27, 2006
     In-Rel Management Inc., which in 2003 bought Clark Tower at 5100 Poplar Ave., has expanded its Memphis portfolio with the addition of a 66,000-square-foot office building at 2400 Poplar Ave.
    

21. Events - Friday, November 03, 2006

Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance LLC hosts a "Driven to Success" workshop Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2670 Union Ave. Ext., Ste. 200. Business adviser Tim Brady will lead the workshop. Attendees will learn how to rethink their business expenses, plan a mobile office and determine a break-even point across the board. Call 800-292-8072 to register.

22. Shelby Farms Ad Hoc Committee to Meet - Monday, October 30, 2006

Oct. 31

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners Ad Hoc Committee on Shelby Farms meets at 2 p.m. in the Commission's 4th floor committee room at the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. Call Steve Summerall at 545-4301 for more information.

23. Union Avenue OfficesSell for $6 Million - Monday, June 19, 2006
L&P Building Owner LLC has bought a 139,388-square-foot, 12-story office building at 2670 Union Ave. Extended from Junior Realty for $6 million. Built in 1975, the building is on the west side of Union Avenue Extended and runs backward to Bingham Str

24. Archived Article - Tuesday, August 09, 2005

2670 Frayser Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38127
Cost: $2.5 million

Buyer: J. Paul McNamara and Donna Lynch Ayers, trustees
Seller: CP Rad Tonj LLC
Property: Property at 2670 Frayser Blvd. near Range Line Road.

25. Archived Article: Small Biz Focus - Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Alexander litigation services

Tech-Savvy Firm Helps Lawyers Get Organized

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

The owners of Alexander Litigation Services are hoping to bring a little relief to law offices drowning in paperwork, as well as those tha...

26. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, October 11, 2002
By STACEY WIEDOWER

Guardianships make long-term decisions easier

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

As Memphis moves forward into the 21st century, area residents are faced with an inevitable fact the population is aging, and people over ...

27. Archived Article: Law Focus (scams) - Thursday, August 10, 2000
By STACEY WIEDOWER Joint effort has effect on scams against seniors By STACEY WIEDOWER The Daily News If not careful, anyone can fall victim to a con artist. But, at highest risk are people considered "easy targets" by fraudulent businesse...

28. Archived Article: Mcguire Travel - Wednesday, May 05, 1999
Memphis travel agency moves to DeSoto County Memphis travel agency moves to DeSoto County By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Memphis travel consultants Brooks McGuire and Co. have moved their offices across the state line to Mississippi, and are now o...

29. Archived Article: Loeb Realty Chg - Thursday, January 02, 1997
By CAMILLE H Commercial real estate sales show area economy is strong Local investors purchase Lipscomb & Pitts building on Union Avenue Extended By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Several commercial buildings in Memphis sold during December, a...