For ServiceMaster employee Betsy Vincent, there’s a special emotion associated with giving back to her local community. Vincent and nearly 700 other local ServiceMaster employees spent Friday assisting 22 local organizations with projects like neighborhood beautification efforts, delivering/preparing school supplies and food along with working with patients and disadvantaged children.

2. Lessons From Ronald McDonald - Friday, July 6, 2018

CIRCLES AND ARCHES. Our son, Gaines, called the other night and we talked a bit about business, his now and mine once.

My mind wandered to a convertible in a Christmas parade in Jonesboro, or maybe Jackson, Tennessee, or it could have been Tupelo. Wherever it was, Ronald McDonald jumped off the back of the convertible, ran along the edge of the crowd shaking hands with kids and doing the Funky Chicken with any volunteers he could find.

3. Running Pony Wins Seven Telly Awards - Friday, May 25, 2018

Memphis video production company Running Pony has won seven national awards in the 39th Annual Telly Awards, in categories including Animation, Social Media and Branded Content.

The awards were for videos produced for AHS, Terminix, TruGreen, Ronald McDonald House of Memphis, the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, Harvest Group and Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab.

4. Events - Saturday, April 21, 2018

Circuit Playhouse will present the regional premiere of “Stupid F#!&ing Bird” Friday, April 20, through May 13 at 51 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

5. Events - Friday, April 20, 2018

Circuit Playhouse will present the regional premiere of “Stupid F#!&ing Bird” Friday, April 20, through May 13 at 51 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

6. The Week Ahead: April 16-20 - Monday, April 16, 2018

Good morning, Memphis! It’s time for Africa in April, which in the minds of many Memphians, is the seasonal kick-off for festivals. The annual Southern Hot Wing Festival comes this weekend on Tiger Lane, so get ready for good times to replace that winter weather. Check out what else you need to know about in The Week Ahead...

7. Rev. Billy Graham, Known as 'America's Pastor,' Dies at 99 - Thursday, February 22, 2018

MONTREAT, N.C. (AP) – The Rev. Billy Graham, the magnetic, movie-star-handsome preacher who became a singular force in postwar American religious life, a confidant of presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, died Wednesday at 99.

8. Next-Level Arts - Friday, February 16, 2018

DeltaARTS had its beginnings in 1972, in the home of founder of Bobbi Dodge. Then came years in a storefront that, as executive director Amelia Barton described it, was “right across from the bowling alley and next to the cleaners.” Now, not only is the nonprofit in its own freestanding facility in West Memphis but the building, known as the Glenn P. Schoettle Arts Education Center at 301 S. Rhodes St., will be getting technology upgrades through a capacity-building grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis.

9. Former Tiger Clinton McDonald Nominee for NFL Man of the Year - Friday, January 5, 2018

Clinton McDonald, a former University of Memphis football player, is up for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award after already having been selected as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Man of the Year.

10. Palazola Produce Making Fresh Deliveries for Decades - Monday, November 27, 2017

The Palazola name has been associated with produce in the Bluff City for more than a century.

In 1974, Mike Palazola founded M. Palazola Produce Co., a wholesaler and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables to restaurants and institutional food service establishments in the Greater Memphis area, but his grandfather before him had delivered produce around the city out of his truck.

11. Ronald McDonald House Awards Eight Scholarships - Friday, May 26, 2017

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis (RMHC Memphis) has named eight recipients of the organization’s college scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic school year.

Three students will each receive a $2,500 RMHC Scholars Scholarship: Tuong Vo (Germantown High School), who will attend Emory University; Julia Byrd (Bartlett High School), who will attend the University of Memphis; and Hoang-Viet Tran (Arlington High School), who will attend Duke University.

12. Last Word: Food Changes, Tax Breaks and 'The Big Bang' - Thursday, May 18, 2017

Late hours in Washington for another night Wednesday with word of the appointment of former FBI director Robert Mueller as special prosecutor in the Trump-Russia investigation. Here is all of the reaction we had as of late Wednesday from our folks in D.C.

13. Ronald McDonald House Welcomes St. Jude Children, Families - Thursday, May 18, 2017

Jill Crocker knew of Ronald McDonald House Charities and its mission to provide a “home away from home” for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital families and their children receiving treatment. But she had not been there.

14. Final Goodbye: Roll Call of Some of Those Who Died in 2016 - Monday, January 2, 2017

Death claimed transcendent political figures in 2016, including Cuba's revolutionary leader and Thailand's longtime king, but also took away royals of a different sort: kings of pop music, from Prince and David Bowie to George Michael.

15. Memphis Medical Society Names New Executive VP - Saturday, September 17, 2016

The Memphis Medical Society has tapped Clint Cummins as its new executive vice president.

Cummins will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Michael Cates, who will retire at the end of September after 31 years with the organization.

16. Memphis Medical Society Names New Executive Vice President - Monday, September 12, 2016

The Memphis Medical Society has tapped Clint Cummins as its new executive vice president.

Cummins will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Michael Cates, who will retire at the end of September after 31 years with the organization.

17. Events - Friday, August 5, 2016

Another Broken Egg will celebrate its new location at 65 S. Highland St. with pre-opening charity events Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds from Friday’s event will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities-Memphis, and Saturday’s proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Reservations are required and can be made for up to four guests at newatabe.com.

18. Events - Thursday, August 4, 2016

Metal Museum will host its Pokemon Go-themed Whet Thursday on Aug. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 374 Metal Museum Drive. Attendees can enjoy free museum admission, food, live music and a hands-on activity while catching all the Pokemon they can find. Cost is free. Visit metalmuseum.org.

19. Another Broken Egg Ready For August Opening - Saturday, July 30, 2016

Another Broken Egg Cafe will open its second location on Aug. 8. The brunch restaurant will open at 65 S. Highland St. in a Poplar Plaza outparcel formerly occupied by El Mezcal.

20. Last Word: Union Turns A Corner, Parkside's TIF and Bee Cause - Wednesday, July 27, 2016

There hasn’t been this much excitement since right turn on red came to town 40 years ago.

In less than a week you will be able to make a left turn onto McLean Boulevard from Union Avenue eastbound and westbound. And the traffic signal that lets you do that will flash a yellow arrow that indicates you can turn left if there are no pedestrians and no cars coming the other way.

21. Another Broken Egg Prepares For August Opening - Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Another Broken Egg Cafe will open its second location on Aug. 8. The brunch restaurant will open at 65 S. Highland St. in a Poplar Plaza outparcel formerly occupied by El Mezcal.

22. Ronald McDonald House Scholarships Honor Eight - Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis has selected eight students as the recipients of the organization’s inaugural college scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic school year. The students will be honored Wednesday, June 22, at 4:30 p.m. during a program held at the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis, 535 Alabama Ave.

23. Kroger Enters New Tech-Focused Era in Memphis - Friday, June 17, 2016

All of a sudden, it seems, Kroger has transformed itself from a traditional grocery retailer to a tech-savvy brand that’s comfortable on the cutting edge.

At the chain’s corporate office in Memphis on a recent afternoon, Jeff Evans, e-commerce manager for the Kroger Delta Division, was showing one shopper some of the bells and whistles Kroger put inside its mobile shopping app. One hassle, the shopper mused aloud, is that she makes her grocery list but then has to run back and forth across the store once she get there, since the list never seems to line up in order with the store layout.

24. McDonald's Tests McNuggets Without Artificial Additives - Thursday, April 28, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) – Like the indestructible Twinkie, Chicken McNuggets are practically a culinary punchline, a symbol of hyper-processed fast food with a list of ingredients that reads like a chemistry exam. But now McDonald's wants to take at least some of the mystery substances out.

25. Events - Saturday, February 27, 2016

Hard Rock Cafe Memphis and On Location: Memphis will host an Oscar Night Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. at Hard Rock, 126 Beale St. Activities and promotions are scheduled throughout the Academy Awards broadcast. Admission is free; suggested donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis. Visit hardrock.com/memphis for details.

26. Events - Friday, February 26, 2016

The Downtown Memphis Commission will meet Friday, Feb. 26, at noon in the DMC conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Health Professions will host an open house Friday, Feb. 26, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student-Alumni Center’s O.D. Larry Dining Hall, 800 Madison Ave. Learn about careers in physician assistant studies, physical or occupational therapy, medical laboratory science and more. For details, email cohpcareers@uthsc.edu or call 901-448-2042.

27. Republic Coffee To Close - Saturday, February 6, 2016

Republic Coffee, which opened in 2008, is closing its doors in less than a week.

The business, at 2924 Poplar Ave., is shutting down Monday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. The owners are considering a move back to California, with health issues playing a part in their decision.

28. Republic Coffee To Close - Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Republic Coffee, which opened in 2008, is closing its doors in less than a week.

The business, at 2924 Poplar Ave., is shutting down Monday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. The owners are considering a move back to California, with health issues playing a part in their decision.

29. U of M Athletes Again Average 3.0 GPA - Saturday, December 26, 2015

For the 10th consecutive semester, student-athletes at the University of Memphis posted a departmental GPA of at least 3.0, finishing the fall of 2015 with a 3.00 GPA.

Fifteen of the program’s 17 teams posted a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Tiger men’s tennis team led all men’s sports with a 3.5 GPA, while women’s soccer led the women’s teams with a 3.74 GPA.

30. U of M Athletes Again Average 3.0 GPA - Thursday, December 24, 2015

For the 10th consecutive semester, student-athletes at the University of Memphis posted a departmental GPA of at least 3.0, finishing the fall of 2015 with a 3.00 GPA.

Fifteen of the program’s 17 teams posted a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Tiger men’s tennis team led all men’s sports with a 3.5 GPA, while women’s soccer led the women’s teams with a 3.74 GPA.

31. Brown Joins Michael Hatcher & Associates - Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Lana L. Brown has joined Michael Hatcher & Associates Inc. as controller. In her new role, Brown is responsible for the accounting operations of the company, which includes financial reporting, cash management, risk management and maintaining a good system of accounting policies.

32. Events - Thursday, February 26, 2015

The Daily News will host the 2015 Women & Business Seminar and panel discussion Thursday, Feb. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Brooks Museum auditorium, 1934 Poplar Ave. The seminar will be followed by a wine-and-cheese reception with the panelists. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

33. Events - Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Rhodes College will host writer and translator Sarah Ruden for its annual Batey Lecture Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Hardie Auditorium of Palmer Hall on campus, 2000 North Parkway. Ruden will present “Divine Comedy, Earlier Than You Think: Vergil, Augustine, the Bible.” Cost is free. Visit rhodes.edu.

34. Fox & Hound Hosts Benefit For Ronald McDonald House - Monday, February 23, 2015

Fox & Hound in Cordova is teaming up with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis to support children receiving treatment for cancer and other catastrophic childhood illnesses.

Located at 819 Exocet Drive, Fox & Hound will host a celebration to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis on Thursday, Feb. 26. The party will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., where guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary sampling of Fox & Hound’s signature dishes, including Greek Hummus, Drunken Chicken Tenders, Tavern Wings, Napa Spinach Salad and Black Forest Sliders.

35. Saudi Prince set to Visit Memphis Monday - Monday, February 16, 2015

A member of the Saudi royal family, Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, is scheduled to visit Memphis Monday, touring locations that include the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis.

The prince, who’s also the founder of private investment company KBW Investments, is set to tour the Ronald McDonald House facilities and have lunch with the organization’s staff, board members and founders. While there, he’ll also speak with families and learn about the organization’s history and mission, among other things.

36. McDonald's New CEO Faces Onslaught of Competition - Friday, January 30, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) – McDonald's new boss must feel like a freshly crowned king under siege.

The world's biggest hamburger chain is facing an onslaught of competition, from better-burger chains like Five Guys to brands like Chipotle that tout the superior quality of their ingredients.

37. After the Campaign - Saturday, November 22, 2014

The 2014 election year began in January with dissent from the floor.

At the end of the Shelby County Democratic Party’s annual Kennedy Day fundraiser in January, former Memphis City Council member and state Rep. Carol Chumney, who was not among the speakers, challenged the party establishment from her table to do more to support women running for office.

38. McManus Joins Patrick Accounting - Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Michelle McManus, a Memphis native and certified public accountant, has joined Patrick Accounting and Tax Services PLLC as manager. In her new role, McManus will supervise and review the monthly accounting process for a section of clients. She will also prepare and review tax returns and work closely with clients, assisting them with ongoing tax planning.

39. Fortune Honors Ronald McDonald House Board Vice President - Monday, July 28, 2014

Nancy Mills, board vice president for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s 50 “Heroes of the 500” for 2014 for her philanthropic work on behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis.

40. Memphis Bar Judicial Poll Released - Tuesday, July 1, 2014

The Memphis Bar Association poll of attorneys on the judicial races on the Aug. 7 ballot shows 16 percent to as high as 38 percent of the attorneys participating have no opinion in many of the judicial races.

41. MentorMe Startup, Founder Continue to Thrive - Saturday, April 19, 2014

Memphian Brittany Fitzpatrick’s startup MentorMe is on a roll, having secured a six-figure round of funding after graduating from Memphis’ Seed Hatchery accelerator as well as the NewMe accelerator program in San Francisco.

42. Harris Files Ford Challenge at Deadline - Thursday, April 3, 2014

Memphis City Council member Lee Harris is challenging Democratic state Sen. Ophelia Ford in the August primary for District 29, the Senate seat held by a member of the Ford family since 1975.

43. Meghan McMahon Joins Glankler Brown as Associate - Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Meghan K. McMahon has joined Glankler Brown PLLC as an associate, concentrating her practice in business and commercial litigation and intellectual property. McMahon previously worked in academic and membership affairs for the NCAA, and has experience with issues relating to NCAA compliance, sports and entertainment contracts, intellectual property.

44. Council to Get Updates on City Expense Cuts - Monday, January 20, 2014

Memphis City Council members get a closer look Tuesday, Jan. 21, at some ways the city can reallocate $80 million over the next five fiscal years to begin paying $100 million annually toward an unfunded pension liability the city estimates is at $709 million.

45. Council to Get Updates on City Expense Cuts - Monday, January 20, 2014

Memphis City Council members get a closer look Tuesday, Jan. 21, at some ways the city can reallocate $80 million over the next five fiscal years to begin paying $100 million annually toward an unfunded pension liability the city estimates is at $709 million.

46. Events - Saturday, September 28, 2013

The fifth annual Mike Conley Bowl-n-Bash, benefiting the Methodist Healthcare Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes, 1576 S. White Station Road. Individual tickets are $125; teams of four are $500. Visit methodisthealth.org/bowlnbash to register.

47. Kirby Finds Home With Harris Shelton - Thursday, September 12, 2013

When he was in the second grade, Matthew Kirby’s mother was told he needed to either be a lawyer or a preacher.

48. Christ Community Health Services Names Hollabaugh Development Director - Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Bonnie Hollabaugh has joined nonprofit Christ Community Health Services, the largest primary care provider in Memphis, as director of development. Hollabaugh’s nonprofit development experience includes extensive work with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, Girls Inc. of Memphis and Hutchison School.

49. New Venture Empowers Mentoring Programs - Friday, April 26, 2013

Brittany Fitzpatrick recently left her job as communications coordinator for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis because she wants to devote herself full time to the venture she’s founded and to the problem she wants to help solve.

50. Fresh Focus - Wednesday, March 27, 2013

For family-owned Mosa Asian Bistro in East Memphis, freshness is the key to success.

The neighborhood restaurant creatively blends different styles of Asian cooking into customizable dishes, and it has grown steadily over the years thanks to repeat business from satisfied customers.

51. Events - Saturday, February 23, 2013

Make-A-Wish Mid-South will host Wine for Wishes Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Cadre, 149 Monroe Ave. The fundraiser will include food and wine pairings, a silent auction and live music by The Will Tucker Band. Visit midsouth.wish.org.

52. Events - Friday, February 22, 2013

The Gavel Club of Memphis will meet Friday, Feb. 22, at 11:30 a.m. in the Holiday Inn University of Memphis Medallion Room, 3700 Central Ave. Ron Reid, senior agency manager of Memphis Public Library LINC, will speak. Lunch is Dutch treat. Call Bob Gray at 494-8639.

53. Fitzpatrick Lends Hand to Nonprofits, Startups - Friday, January 11, 2013

When Brittany Fitzpatrick first came to Memphis a few years ago for graduate studies at the University of Memphis, journalism professor Dr. David Arant welcomed her to the city with three words.

54. Events - Friday, September 28, 2012

The South Main Art Trolley Tour will be held Friday, Sept. 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Main Historic Arts District. Email info@southmainmemphis.net.

55. Return on Investment - Monday, September 24, 2012

Most people already know some of the basic elements of the banking business. From the large national lenders with a Memphis presence to the community banks in the suburbs, one common element is they make money by charging borrowers more than the bank pays in interest to depositors.

56. Events - Thursday, August 23, 2012

Memphis Breakfast Rotary Club will meet Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 a.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Glen Vanderford, regional Rotary Foundation director, will speak. Contact Mark Edwards at medwards@bankofbartlett.com.

57. Airwaves Charity - Friday, August 17, 2012

Members of the media joined the children of Ronald McDonald House of Memphis Wednesday, Aug. 15, for an outdoors tricycle race on the nonprofit’s campus at 535 Alabama Ave.

58. US Economic Recovery is Weakest Since World War II - Thursday, August 16, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The recession that ended three years ago this summer has been followed by the feeblest economic recovery since the Great Depression.

Since World War II, 10 U.S. recessions have been followed by a recovery that lasted at least three years. An Associated Press analysis shows that by just about any measure, the one that began in June 2009 is the weakest.

59. Hinte Expands Role At Second to Nunn - Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Lowell Hinte has been promoted to account manager and designer at website- and branding-design company Second to Nunn Design. Hinte has served as a designer at S2N since 2009. In his expanded role, Hinte will ensure clients’ expectations are met on key projects regarding strategy, vision, quality and schedule.

60. Ronald McDonald House Hires Volunteer Coordinator - Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Deenean Wilson-Henderson, a Memphis native, has been hired as the new volunteer coordinator at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, 535 Alabama Ave.

61. LM Architecture Making Name for Itself in Industry - Monday, June 25, 2012

Tim McCullough and Douglas Leininger founded Leininger McCullough architecture in September 2009 during the peak of the recession.

62. A Place of Their Own - Thursday, June 14, 2012

So far this year, FedExFamilyHouse has served as a home away from home for more than 800 families whose children have received treatment at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis.

Last year, the facility at 918 Poplar Ave. – located a short walking distance from the hospital – brought comfort to more than 4,000 individuals, including pediatric patients and their parents, grandparents and siblings.

63. Oscar Night Party to Benefit Ronald McDonald House - Monday, February 20, 2012

Oscar Night America 2012 to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis will be held Sunday, Feb. 26, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave.

64. RMHC Radiothon Helps ‘House That Love Built’ - Friday, February 10, 2012

The 21st annual Ronald McDonald House Radiothon is in full swing over at the facility, which serves as a home away from home for patients undergoing treatment at nearby St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

65. RMHC Radiothon Helps ‘House That Love Built’ - Thursday, February 9, 2012

The 21st annual Ronald McDonald House Radiothon is in full swing over at the facility, which serves as a home away from home for patients undergoing treatment at nearby St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

66. Visible is Music To Memphis’ Ears - Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Last week we highlighted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, which is providing a “home away from home” for families that are in Memphis while their child is receiving treatment for cancer or another catastrophic illness at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

67. Celebrity Waiters Night Benefits RMH Memphis - Thursday, January 5, 2012

To raise awareness for the upcoming Rock 103 21st annual Radiothon to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, Buffalo Wild Wings at 8385 U.S. 64 will host a Celebrity Waiters Night Thursday, Jan. 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

68. Comforts of Home Within Reach - Monday, January 2, 2012

Happy New Year! I hope you and your family enjoyed the holiday season and I wish you all the best for a wonderful 2012. Last week we discussed how a New Year’s resolution focused on recognizing and affirming the efforts of at least one person each day could have a profound impact on our community.

69. Caesars Mid-South Awarded for Philanthropy - Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Caesars Entertainment Mid-South Region, which includes Harrah’s, Horseshoe and Tunica Roadhouse casinos, has been awarded the Partners in Philanthropy award from the Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

70. Cultural Connection - Monday, November 7, 2011

It’s impossible to deny Western society’s fascination with India.

The interest in Indian culture is evident in the popularity of films such as “Bend it Like Beckham” and “Slumdog Millionaire,” and in literary works such as Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning “The God of Small Things” and Jhumpa Lahiri’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Interpreter of Maladies.”

71. Serving Families - Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Since April, Ronald McDonald House of Memphis has served as a home-away-from-home for Jeanne Erickson and her son, Kaden, 9, a patient undergoing treatment for a form of leukemia at nearby St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

72. Watching Football Raises Money - Monday, August 29, 2011

Last week we discussed Tiara Tea Society, which is combining the joys of socializing and hosting glitzy afternoon tea parties with the goal of supporting one young girl each year. This week, as the college and NFL football seasons approach kickoff, let us revisit a way you can weave giving back into hosting friends and family to root on your favorite teams.

73. 30 by 30: Southern CHARMS Celebrate With Service - Friday, August 12, 2011

A lot of people facing a milestone birthday start thinking about themselves – their own lives, their own accomplishments, what they have and haven’t done by the time they hit 30 or 40 or 50.

When Erika Conley started thinking about what it meant to turn 30, she looked outward instead of in.

74. Wifflestock Hits New Level for Ronald McDonald House - Friday, August 12, 2011

For 14 consecutive years, the parking lot of Midtown bar and restaurant Zinnie’s East played host to Wifflestock, an annual event organized by a league of Wiffle ball enthusiasts to raise money for Ronald McDonald House of Memphis.

75. Canine Comfort - Friday, August 5, 2011

A wet nosed-kiss, a gentle nuzzle and the wag of a happy tail can go a long way to brighten anyone’s day, but it’s especially true for people facing serious physical and emotional challenges.

The health benefits of spending time with companion animals include a decrease in blood pressure and cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as decreased feelings of loneliness and increased opportunities for exercise and socializing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

76. Agape North Provides Charity Through Clothing - Monday, July 18, 2011

With a classic sense of fashion and an idea to help people in need, Joe Williams created apparel company Agape North that donates a portion of the profit made to children in Peru as well as various nonprofit organizations.

77. Helping People Drives Campbell to Law Success - Thursday, July 7, 2011

After growing up in some of the poorest neighborhoods in Memphis, Christopher Campbell now works as a partner for Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh PLLC, one of the most respected law firms in the region.

78. McDonald's CEO on Ronald: 'This is About Choice' - Friday, May 20, 2011

McDonald's Corp. CEO Jim Skinner came out swinging Thursday when asked about Ronald McDonald and whether the burger chain hooks children with junk food.

79. Home Away From Home - Thursday, April 21, 2011

Before the American Cancer Society’s Harrah’s Hope Lodge opened its doors in early December, some adult patients traveling to Memphis for cancer treatment slept in their cars or – even worse – forewent treatment altogether for lack of an affordable place to stay.

80. 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.

81. Meeting Customers’ Needs Is Goal No. 1 at TSI - Monday, April 11, 2011

Trigon Sports International Inc. is truly a family business. The company’s founder and president, Cary Bawcum, serves as both father and boss to employees Chris Bawcum and Jonathan Bawcum.

82. Memphis Restaurants Host RMH Family Meals - Monday, March 14, 2011

A number of local restaurants, businesses and organizations have committed to providing meals for the families of Ronald McDonald House of Memphis while the facility’s community kitchen, used daily by 31 families, undergoes renovations.

83. Events Raise Money For Ronald McDonald House - Friday, March 4, 2011

The 20th Annual ROCK 103 Ronald McDonald House Radiothon has raised more than $307,000.

All money raised during the 30-hour live broadcast will benefit the Ronald McDonald House, a “home-away-from-home” for families who are in Memphis while their children receive treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

84. Events - Thursday, February 10, 2011

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., suite 502. Participants will review best practices of fundraising and critical issues that must be addressed to be successful in a challenging economic environment. Cost is $99 for members, $150 for nonmembers and $89 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

85. Minglewood Oscar Party Benefits RMH Memphis - Monday, February 7, 2011

Minglewood Hall will be the site of the Memphis Oscar Night America Party on Feb. 27 to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, a free home-away-from-home for the families of children receiving treatment for cancer and other catastrophic illnesses at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

86. Agape North Foundation Donates to McDonald House - Friday, January 21, 2011

Agape North Foundation LLC has donated $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis.

87. Plough Found. Awards $250K to Ronald McDonald House - Tuesday, December 28, 2010

The Plough Foundation has awarded a matching grant of up to $250,000 to aid Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis in its capital campaign to renovate its facility.

In August, the organization will celebrate 20 years of providing a home away from home for families of pediatric cancer patients undergoing treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

88. Plough Matches Grant For Ronald McDonald House - Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis has been awarded a matching grant of up to $250,000 from the Plough Foundation. The grant will aid Ronald McDonald House’s Hand in Hand for 20 Years campaign to renovate the facility.

89. Give Back by Recycling - Monday, December 6, 2010

Last week, we took a look at how you can weave giving back into your business by outsourcing certain projects to nonprofits. This week, let us explore how you can use recycling in both your business and personal life to support charitable organizations.

90. Local Groups Provide Feel-Good Gift, Card Options - Thursday, December 2, 2010

‘Tis the season for giving, and despite an uncertain economy – or perhaps because of it – many Mid-Southerners are making charitable donations to honor others this holiday.

“I think maybe the recession has caused everyone to realize how close to needing help we all are,” said Marvin Stockwell, public relations manager for the Church Health Center, which provides affordable health care for working people without insurance, and a wellness ministry for the entire community.

91. Give Back Through Corporate Promotions - Monday, November 15, 2010

Last week we discussed ways to weave giving back into your gift giving for the holidays. Today, let us examine how you and your company can create an exclusive marketing promotion that gives back and creates a win-win.

92. 'McHappy Day' Supports Ronald McDonald House - Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Starting Wednesday, which is being called McHappy Day, customers can buy a “Give A Hand” for $1 at participating McDonald’s restaurants for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis.

93. Ronald McDonald House Asks for Pop Tabs - Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis is encouraging families, school groups, churches, social groups and other organizations to collect soft drink and other can tabs for its second annual Pop-Tab-Palooza.

94. Festival Raises $61K for Ronald McDonald House - Thursday, September 30, 2010

The Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival raised more than $61,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis.

The festival, in its 16th year, was held last weekend at AutoZone Park. More than 2,300 people attended the event, which included an assortment of ice cream flavors, live music, dance performances and magic demonstrations.

95. Williams Joins Ronald McDonald House Charities - Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Keaton Williams has joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis as special events coordinator.

96. Events - Friday, August 27, 2010

The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis will hold the Buddy Up Fore Kids Golf Tournament Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Links of Cottonwoods in Tunica. All proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House. Cost is $125 per player and $500 per group. For more information, contact Buddy Ritchey at 409-3787 or britchey@johngreen.com.

97. Events - Thursday, August 26, 2010

The Center City Commission Board of Directors will meet Thursday at noon in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

98. Events - Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “Mastermind Principle” from the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

99. Events - Friday, August 13, 2010

The Memphis Central Rotary Club will meet Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Jackson Baker, political columnist for The Memphis Flyer, will speak. Cost is $25 for guests. For reservations, call Karen Shea at 683-9099.

100. Events - Thursday, August 12, 2010

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a breakfast forum Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Peabody Hotel, 149 Union Ave. Gregg Morton, president of AT&T Tennessee, will speak. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. To register, call 543-3518 or e-mail emilford@memphischamber.com.