When Octavia Young opened Midtown Crossing Grill in 2014, the area around what would eventually become the Crosstown Concourse was a lot different than it is now.

Though there were some agreements in place at the time, there were no guarantees that the wildly ambitious but risky project would a success, and even if it was, there was no telling how long it would take for that success to spill out into the surrounding neighborhood.

2. MAAR Elects Five New 2018 Board Members - Saturday, September 9, 2017

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors elected five new members for its 2018-19 board of directors at its annual meeting Thursday, Aug. 31.

The new members include Amanda Lott and Loura Edmondson of Crye-Leike Inc. Realtors; Eric Fuhrman of Crye-Leike Commercial; Keith Gilliam of Weichert Realtors; and Grace Uhlhorn of Keller Williams Realty.

3. MAAR Elects Five New 2018 Board Members - Tuesday, September 5, 2017

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors elected five new members for its 2018-19 board of directors at its annual meeting Thursday, Aug. 31.

The new members include Amanda Lott and Loura Edmondson of Crye-Leike Inc. Realtors; Eric Fuhrman of Crye-Leike Commercial; Keith Gilliam of Weichert Realtors; and Grace Uhlhorn of Keller Williams Realty.

4. Ernest Strickland Takes On Workforce Role at Chamber - Wednesday, January 25, 2017

The Greater Memphis Chamber has promoted Ernest Strickland to senior vice president of workforce development, a newly created role. Strickland, who has worked at the chamber since 2006, previously served as vice president of international and business partnerships.
In his new position, he is responsible for creating and implementing the chamber’s workforce development strategy. His department serves as a liaison, working directly with existing and prospective businesses to ensure they are able to attract and retain a qualified workforce today and in the future.

5. Shelby County Home Sales Continue Momentum in October - Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Memphis Realtors gathered at Minglewood Hall recently for a Residential Housing Summit, at which they heard from local community and economic development leaders as well as chief economist at Realtor.com Jonathan Smoke.

6. Ballard Finds Numerous Outlets To Express Artistic Side - Friday, January 18, 2008

The multi-talented Kathryn Ballard could be considered a gifted individual.

The Signature Advertising & Marketing Solutions art director not only spends her days showcasing her abilities as an artist and graphic designer, she also has a business on the side that allows her to showcase the artistic abilities of her clients.