Mark Jordan has joined the Memphis Child Advocacy Center as development director, responsible for connecting people in a meaningful way to the critical services MCAC provides to vulnerable children. In his new role, Jordan will create and administer a comprehensive development plan to both enhance connections and build new relationships with volunteers and the philanthropic community to grow fundraising, donor relations and public engagement. 

2. It’s Time for Manning to Call it a Career - Saturday, January 16, 2016

No amount of film study has prepared Peyton Manning for this. He enters the NFL postseason uncertain about his football future. After 18 years as a pro and at the age of 39, his body is breaking down and his skills are slipping. Passes he once made with ease now wobble and sail off target.

3. Trezevant Hires Resident Services Head - Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Kimberly O’Donnell has joined Trezevant as director of resident services. In her new position, she will be responsible for managing a variety of programs and functions while serving as liaison to the residential community.

4. The Objective Leader’s Vision - Monday, July 13, 2015

“Once in a while you get shown the light/In the strangest of places/If you look at it right” – The Grateful Dead

To celebrate the iconic lifestyle brand of the Grateful Dead and their recent sold out 50th anniversary reunion stadium run, let’s talk about vision and its shadow side, blind spots.

5. Tips to Use E-mail to Be More Efficient and Effective - Monday, March 30, 2015

Do you ever feel that you are fighting a losing battle to keep up on e-mail? Office workers spend an average of 2.6 hours per day reading and answering emails, according to McKinsey Global Institute.

6. From Despair to Belief - Saturday, July 19, 2014

A July weekday afternoon, about 2:45. It’s the perfect time for just about anyone to be nodding off in class.

But in the basement of Midtown Church of Christ, where HopeWorks Inc. is housed, class is in session and a dozen men and their teacher are having a lively discussion.

7. Visiting Teams Show Blueprint for Tigers - Friday, March 28, 2014

Now that we’ve all had a few days to digest the premature end to the Tigers’ season, let’s see what we can learn that might help going forward.

Two days after Memphis again lost in the round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament, coach Josh Pastner struck a different tone when answering questions from the media.

8. Attracting Clients With Clarity - Monday, January 9, 2012

In my role as a consultant, I occasionally encounter situations where, shall we say, things are not going well for my clients and they want solutions to their problems.

Recently, a client asked me the following interesting question, “If you were asked to give your clients the best advice you could offer in one sentence or less, what would you say to them?” Without thinking much about it, I replied, “Seek and provide clarity.”

9. Chamber Fires Up 2011 Membership Drive - Thursday, August 11, 2011

The Greater Memphis Chamber could not exist without the support of its members. That is why every year the nonprofit economic development organization holds a membership campaign with the aid of its current investors to encourage new membership and spark growth.

10. Employees Weigh In - Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Want to know what employees think it takes to create engagement? Meet Ellen Schmall, receptionist at Adams and Reese LLP. Ellen says when she joined the firm it was her first real job, and she’s been with the company for 15 years. “When people see what needs to be done, they jump in and do it,” she says. Ellen believes people are engaged because, “We treat everyone the same. When you know people care about you, you will try harder to do a better job.”

11. Ford Jr. Takes Readers Behind the Scenes With New Book - Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Former Memphis Congressman Harold Ford Jr. made it clear last week that he’s a former Memphian.

But his new book, “More Davids Than Goliaths,” to be released next month, has plenty of Memphis – Memphis politics, at least – on its pages.

12. City's Longest-Tenured Mayor Ready for Election Challenge - Monday, April 30, 2007

About two weeks ago, a young woman approached Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton at Houston's Restaurant, her younger school-age brother in tow. The woman, who appeared to be in her 20s, told the mayor she had met him before, when she was an elementary school student.

13. Melick Tapped to Manage Fixed Income Banking Group at Morgan Keegan & Co. - Wednesday, July 5, 2006

Jordan Melick has joined Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. as a managing director for the firm's Fixed Income Banking Group. Melick previously was managing director of the health care finance team of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Piper Jaffray & Co. He began his career in health financing in 1991 at Detroit-based Comerica Bank.

14. Mays Rises to Public Relations Vice Chancellor Post at UT Health Science Center - Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Sandra Mays has been appointed the first vice chancellor for public relations for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. This is the first time the statewide academic health institution has elevated the communications leadership position to the vice chancellor level with a direct report to the chancellor. Before joining UTHSC, Mays was the director of communications, marketing and public relations for the Memphis Housing Authority and its Division of Housing and Community Development.

15. Events - Monday, December 5, 2005

The Memphis Bar Association Young Lawyers Division presents "The Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct: Where We Are and Where We Are Going" from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium of the SunTrust Bank Building, One Commerce Square. Call 527-3573 or visit www.memphisbar.org.

16. Archived Article: Women Biz (lead) - Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Women business owners are a steadily growing segment of the Memphis economy

Women-Owned Businesses on the Rise

Variety of resources, programs help startups succeed

MARY K. LEVIE

The Daily News

Women-owned businesses are a steadily gro...

17. Archived Article: Trends Focus - Monday, January 5, 2004
Image changing goals keep the fitness business hopping

Resolutions Bring Fitness Industry Short-Term Jolt

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

For any company associated with physical fitness, New Year's resolutions help business this time of year...

18. Archived Article: Trends & Analysis - Monday, October 6, 2003
Terry Ramsey, Vice President of RidAll Pest Control

Businesses Brace for Do Not Call List

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Like millions of other Americans, Germantown resident Ruth Thomas hates it when those persistent telemarketers pick her ...

19. Archived Article: Focus (assessor) - Wednesday, February 21, 2001
New assessor website coincides with 2001 appraisals New assessor Web site focuses on reappraisals By SUE PEASE The Daily News Its property reappraisal time in Shelby County. And, if history repeats itself, there will be many questions and concerns a...

20. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, September 15, 1999
Of spam and scams Have I got a deal By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News John Q. Public isnt the only one being bombarded with Y2K preparedness issues. Businesses are getting a fair share of attacks as well. Two of the newest scams deal with a not-so-new...

21. Archived Article: River (bott) - Monday, October 5, 1998
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Riverbluff Executive Suites rents small offices plus services By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News There is nothing quite like a panoramic view of the Mississippi River, and for some tenants at Riverbluff Executive Suites, its part...

22. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, September 23, 1998
There's a very old joke about a father who wishes to breach the subject of the birds and the bees with his son   Teach-ins help parents keep up with their children on the Internet By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily New There is an old joke about a fath...

23. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, May 14, 1997
By CAMILLE H Tee time on the Web Golf sites offer course and tournament information for golfers worldwide By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Golf steadily has drawn new adherents since the first U.S. public course opened in 1895 in New York City, b...