Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will host its kickoff breakfast Thursday, Aug. 17, at 7:15 a.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. Find outhow to join the walk and what impact the organization is making, and receive tips for raising funds and awareness. Learn more about the walk at makingstrideswalk.org/memphistn; RSVP for the breakfast to memphistnstrides@cancer.org or 901-278-2091 by Monday, Aug. 14.

2. Events - Friday, August 11, 2017

Playhouse on the Square will present the regional premiere of “9 to 5” Friday, Aug. 11, through Sept. 3 at 66 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org.

3. Events - Thursday, August 10, 2017

The Construction Specifications Institute-Memphis will meet Thursday, Aug. 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Brett Ragsdale and Jason Jackson of brg3s will discuss the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Interprofessional Simulation Center. Visit csimemphis.org for details on upcoming events.

4. Events - Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Indie Memphis will screen “Berlin Syndrome” as part of the Indie Wednesday film series Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. at Malco Studio on the Square, 2105 Court Ave. General admission is $10; Indie Memphis members get in free. Visit indiememphis.com to buy tickets and view an Indie Wednesday series schedule.

5. The Week Ahead: August 7-13 - Monday, August 7, 2017

Hello, Memphis! While many local kids head back to school, plenty of Elvis fans are flocking to the city to celebrate The King’s life and legacy. Check out what else you need to know about in The Week Ahead…

6. 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.

7. Live at the Garden Lineup Features New and Old - Saturday, April 29, 2017

The 2017 Live at the Garden concert series at Memphis Botanic Garden is mixing in some current sounds with nostalgia in the summer lineup of five concerts announced Wednesday, April 26.

The concert series is sponsored by Duncan-Williams Inc. The acts slated to perform this season include:

8. Live at the Garden Lineup Features New and Old - Friday, April 28, 2017

The 2017 Live at the Garden concert series at Memphis Botanic Garden is mixing in some current sounds with nostalgia in the summer lineup of five concerts announced Wednesday, April 26.

The concert series is sponsored by Duncan-Williams Inc. The acts slated to perform this season include:

9. Live At The Garden Slate Mixes Current Sounds With Nostalgia - Thursday, April 27, 2017

The 2017 Live at the Garden concert series at the Memphis Botanic Garden is mixing in some current sounds with nostalgia in the summer lineup of five concerts announced Wednesday, April 26.

The concert series sponsored by Duncan-Williams Inc. is:

10. Shaffer Named Executive Director Of Rebranded BLDG Memphis - Wednesday, April 19, 2017

John Paul Shaffer recently was named executive director of BLDG Memphis, the rebranded entity that brings the Community Development Council of Greater Memphis and Livable Mem-phis under a single organizational identity.
In his new role, Shaffer’s job is to guide the organization in its mission of supporting neighborhood revitalization through a network of organizations and individuals working in the community development space – which BLDG Memphis does primarily through organizational capacity building, community education and engagement, and public policy and advocacy – as well as to promote the new brand. 

11. Handful Of Music Festivals Set For August - Monday, August 10, 2015

In March, one of James Sposto’s friends posted to his Facebook page a thought about being a musician in Memphis.

Daniel McKee, a bassist who’s done turns in a few different bands, lamented that he’s never had a chance to play at the Levitt Shell. Sposto, a digital media entrepreneur in Memphis, used that as a catalyst to start preparing for something he’d already had been thinking about making happen – putting on a show that celebrates and supports the local Memphis music he’s a fan of.

12. Healing Waters - Thursday, April 2, 2015

He’s better. Army Special Forces veteran Paul Holcomb is sure of that much.

He doesn’t disappear for days at a time anymore, unsure how he came to be lying in the bushes with a rifle in his hand.

13. Ramsey Steered to the Right by Harvey, Reagan - Thursday, February 14, 2013

Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey has one issue that has drawn little attention that he wants to pass through this session of the legislature: redrawing the state’s judicial districts.

14. Factory Activity Slows as Economy Stays Sluggish - Wednesday, November 2, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. manufacturing grew more slowly in October, hampered by weaker demand for exports and slower production at factories.

But companies ordered more goods, factories slashed their stockpiles and auto sales rose. Those trends suggest manufacturing activity could rebound in coming months.

15. Economy Up Slightly but Threats Remain, Data Show - Tuesday, October 4, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation's economy is managing to grow modestly, reports Monday showed, despite high U.S. unemployment and growing alarm about Europe's debt crisis.

Manufacturing expanded in September more than in August, though the pace of growth remains weak, according to a survey by the Institute for Supply Management. The ISM said its manufacturing index rose for the first time in three months.

16. Children's Museum Hosts Golf Tournament Today - Monday, September 18, 2006

SEPT. 18

The Children's Museum of Memphis (CMOM) hosts the fourth annual CMOM Golf Tournament to benefit the "Yes, EVERY Child!" program at 11:30 a.m. at Memphis Country Club, 3034 Southern Ave. The Yes, EVERY Child! program provides free CMOM admission for less fortunate families. Lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 a.m., and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Golfers will play in teams of four for $300 a person. Call 458-2678 for information or to register.

17. Archived Article: Chamber (lead) - Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Lead

New Chamber Office to Anchor Madison

CCRFC approves tax freeze to keep chamber Downtown

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

After finding new space for its offices that will help it serve as an anchor for Madison Avenue, the Memphis Regio...