Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in NovaCopy’s conference room, 7251 Appling Farms Parkway. Nancy Crawford from Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will present “Latest Business Scams You Need to Know About.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.com.

2. Events - Monday, August 7, 2017

Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust (MOST) will host a Back-to-School Fundraising Night Monday, Aug. 7, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Panera Bread, 4350 Poplar Ave. A portion of event sales will benefit MOST, which provides need-based scholarships to Memphis-area students. At checkout, present the event flyer available at memphisscholarships.org.

3. Events - Saturday, August 5, 2017

The 2017 Film Prize: Memphis Festival takes place Friday through Sunday, Aug. 4-6. All top 10 films will screen as one block lasting about two hours multiple times throughout the weekend Malco Studio on the Square, 2105 Court Ave. After the screening, festival passholders will vote on their favorite, and the winners will be announced at an awards brunch Sunday. Visit memphisfilmprize.com for a schedule of screening times, filmmaker Q&As and panel discussions.

4. The Press Box: For Tigers Basketball, No Easy Way Forward - Friday, April 14, 2017

Questions – and to the extent possible – answers about the reeling University of Memphis basketball program.

Q: Is this as simple as athletic director Tom Bowen and President M. David Rudd making a more than $15 million five-year mistake in hiring Tubby Smith?

5. How the BBB Fights Scams & Fosters Trust - Thursday, March 24, 2016

It all starts with trust. But whom do you trust? That’s what Samuel Dobbs, an executive with The Coca-Cola Co. in the early 1900s wanted to know as he sat in a courtroom listening to an attorney defend a claim of false advertising.

6. Events - Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Artspace Consulting Services will host public meetings on the future of Memphis College of Art’s Downtown property Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at 477 S. Main St. The public is invited to share their ideas about possible uses for the building. RSVP is recommended, but not required. Visit bit.ly/1PqezEW for details.

7. Events - Monday, September 14, 2015

Cannon Wright Blount will present Getting Started With QuickBooks: Learn From the Experts on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at its offices, 756 Ridge Lake Blvd., suite 100. The class will cover new company setup, entering/paying bills and more. Cost is $100. Register at cannonwrightblount.com/resources or 901-685-7500.

8. Events - Saturday, September 12, 2015

ArtBash on Flicker Street will be held Friday, Sept. 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Flicker Street Studio, 74 Flicker St., will display “The Work Room Exhibition,” while David Lusk Gallery-Temp, 64 Flicker, will present “200 Miles Away” and a book release and signing for Audrey Taylor Gonzalez’s “South of Everything.” Visit flickerstreetstudio.com and davidluskgallery.com.

9. Events - Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South will meet Wednesday, May 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Bill Piper with Sandler Training will present “The Buyer Seller Dance.” Cost for nonmembers is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Visit sms-midsouth.org.

10. Events - Tuesday, May 19, 2015

The Center City Development Corp. board will meet Wednesday, May 20, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

11. Events - Monday, May 18, 2015

The Orpheum Theatre will present “Kinky Boots” Tuesday, May 19, through May 24 at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com or call 901-525-3000 for showtimes and tickets.

12. Events - Saturday, May 16, 2015

Dixon Gallery and Gardens will host Art After Dark: Movie Night Thursday, May 21, at Dixon, 4339 Park Ave. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs for live music at 6 p.m. and a screening of “The Big Lebowski” at 8 p.m. Free popcorn; wine, beer and soda available for purchase. Admission is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Visit dixon.org.

13. Events - Friday, March 28, 2014

The Gavel Club of Memphis will meet for a Dutch treat lunch Friday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m. in the Holiday Inn University of Memphis Medallion Room, 3700 Central Ave. Nancy Crawford of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will speak. Call 494-8639.

14. Events - Thursday, March 27, 2014

Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South will host a roundtable with Ayn Maddox, managing partner of coaching and consulting company CreativExpressions, Thursday, March 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Cheffie’s Cafe, 483 High Point Terrace. The topic is “How Relationships Turn a Salesperson Into a Consultant.” Cost at the door is $20. Visit sms-midsouth.org.

15. Events - Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The Memphis Challenge will kick off its Power Lunch Series, which connects young professionals with peers and industry leaders, Wednesday, March 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at EmergeMemphis, 516 Tennessee St. Leanne Scull, vice president, investments for Raymond James, will present “What is Your Financial Well-Being.” Tickets are $25. Visit memphischallenge.org.

16. Events - Saturday, August 10, 2013

Graceland will host the Elvis Week candlelight vigil Thursday, Aug. 15, at 8:30 p.m. at the gates of Graceland, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd. Admission is free. Visit elvis.com/elvisweek for more information. More Elvis Week events are listed below.

17. Events - Friday, August 9, 2013

The Daily News and In-Synk will host a Leadership Lunch & Learn about Liz Wiseman’s book “Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter” Friday, Aug. 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Triumph Bank board room, 5699 Poplar Ave. Cost is $20. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

18. Events - Thursday, August 8, 2013

The Memphis chapter of the American Payroll Association will meet Thursday, Aug. 8, at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Glenn Hopper of ADP will discuss tax compliance. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Visit memphisapa.org.

19. Events - Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 6, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen will speak. Cost for nonmembers is $18. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

20. Events - Monday, August 5, 2013

Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 6, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen will speak. Cost for nonmembers is $18. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

21. Events - Saturday, August 3, 2013

The Daily News will host its HR Rules and Ramifications Seminar and panel discussion Thursday, Aug. 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art auditorium, 1934 Poplar Ave. The seminar will include an overview of changing employment laws and advice on dealing with real-life workplace issues. Paul Pattenof Jackson Lewis LLP will present the keynote. Cost is $25. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

22. 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.

23. Events - Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The Small Business Chamber will continue its Building Better Business Breakfast Series with John Churchill speaking on the topic “Essential Components of a Leader” Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Sally Nancy Crawford at 757-8627.

24. Events - Monday, September 19, 2011

Rhodes College will host a lecture by Vanderbilt University professor Dr. James Ely titled “Is Private Property Necessary for the Enjoyment of Liberty?” Monday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. in Blount Auditorium of Buckman Hall on campus. The lecture is free and open to the public, and a book-signing and reception will follow the lecture. For more information, call 843-3662.

25. Events - Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The Small Business Chamber will hold a breakfast series seminar titled “Harassment and Retaliation in the Workplace” Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For reservations, contact Nancy Crawford at 757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org.

26. Events - Monday, March 14, 2011

WKNO/Channel 10 will air live coverage of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam’s State of the State address as a “Behind the Headlines Special Edition” Monday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WKNO/Channel 10 will welcome Robert C. Van Camp, the producer of the television series “Great Scenic Railways,” live Monday on WKNO/Channel 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Camp will present his new special “Celebrating North America’s Steam Railways.” For more information, visit www.wkno.org.

27. Bartlett Business Expo to be Held Thursday - Monday, March 7, 2011

More than 80 local businesses and organizations will be featured at The Bartlett Business Expo Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bartlett Recreation Center, 7700 Flaherty Place.

28. Events - Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will hold a breakfast forum Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic is “The Five Things You Absolutely Must Do to Manage Employees Well.” For reservations, contact Nancy Crawford at 757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org.

29. Events - Monday, February 14, 2011

Café Bonne Terre will offer a special Valentine’s Day menu Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bonne Terre Country Inn and Café, 4715 Church Road W., Nesbit, Miss. For more information or reservations, call 662-781-5100 or visit www.bonneterreinn.com.

30. Events - Monday, January 17, 2011

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will host a breakfast forum Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic is “Health Care Reform: Implications in Motion.” For reservations, contact Nancy Crawford at 757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org.

31. Loan Scam Serves as Reminder of Internet Safety - Monday, December 6, 2010

Bill Oates was getting back to work after Thanksgiving when his business phone started ringing off the hook, but not with happy customers.

32. After Serving Country, Maj. Gen. Harvey Now Serves Law - Thursday, December 2, 2010

Albert Harvey’s career longevity as an attorney is rivaled only by his 39-year career with the U.S. Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserves.

33. Events - Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will host the Cordova/Bartlett and East Memphis/Midtown Business Builders Circle meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1661 International Drive, suite 400. The Germantown/Collierville meeting will be Thursday at 7:45 a.m. at 2176 West St., suite 110. For more information, call 205-9303.

34. Events - Monday, August 16, 2010

Harrah’s Casino Tunica will host the first Smokin’ Aces BBQ Championship Sept. 16 to 18. Entry deadline is Monday. For information and registration forms, visit www.smokinacesbbqchampionship.com.

35. 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.

36. Events - Monday, May 17, 2010

The Memphis Public Library Information Center Board of Trustees will meet Monday at noon at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. For more information, call 415-2846.

37. Events - Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will present a breakfast series session titled “Classifying & Paying Your Employees” today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For reservations, contact Nancy Crawford at 757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org.

38. Events - Monday, March 15, 2010

The University of Memphis will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new University Center today at 10 a.m. The day will include the opening of Tiger Dining’s Union Food Court and later, music and entertainment from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

39. Move With Caution - Monday, March 15, 2010

Larry Segrest, the managing partner of the Two Men and a Truck franchise in Memphis, wants the state to crack down on unlicensed movers who are providing services at lower prices but without liability protections for consumers.

40. Events - Friday, March 12, 2010

Dr. Adrian Blotner will present a seminar titled “Achieving Healthy Balance: Caring for Yourself & Those You Love” today at 7:30 a.m. at 6401 Poplar Ave., Suite 316.Cost is $30. For reservations, call 761-3255, Ext. 302 or e-mail adminassist@drblotner.com.

41. Events - Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will hold a breakfast seminar today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Darren Howard of Dale Carnegie Training will speak. For reservations, contact Nancy Crawford at 757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org.

42. Events - Monday, February 15, 2010

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will hold a breakfast seminar Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Darren Howard of Dale Carnegie Training will speak. For reservations, contact Nancy Crawford at 757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org.

43. Events - Friday, February 12, 2010

ARTitude on Broad Avenue will be held today from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the galleries on Broad and The Cove, 2559 Broad Ave. Admission is free.

44. Fowlkes Takes Helm At Small Business Chamber - Friday, June 26, 2009

Becoming the executive director of the Memphis Small Business Chamber is another facet of coming home for Andre K. Fowlkes.

Although he’s a native Memphian, he brings a big-city perspective and financial expertise to the job. He’s lived in New York and San Francisco where he worked for high-profile firms Fisher Investments and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, respectively.

45. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, August 11, 2004
e-photo) Rebecca DeRousse was named assistant administrator of Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown

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The Kiwanis Club named Shelby County Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell Jr. as Lawman of the Year for the Lou...

46. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 2, 2004
MEMPHIS FOOD BANK APPOINTS ASST

The Food Bank Appoints Assistant Director

Estella Mayhue-Greer was appointed assistant director of the Memphis Food Bank. Greer has been with The Food Bank for eight years. She previously served as agency relati...