Bambi K. Kirk-Ivy, a commercial Realtor and marketing director at Olive Branch-based Utley Properties, recently was recognized as the 2016 Mississippi Commercial Realtor of the Year at the annual Mississippi Realtors Convention and Expo.
As a landlord representative for all of Utley’s properties, most of Kirk-Ivy’s work has been in retail; however, she says the company is now focusing on light industrial-type flex spaces consisting of office, showroom and warehouse uses.
In 2017, she also will serve as the northern district director on the Mississippi Commercial Association of Realtors board of directors. 

2. Massey Looks to Grow CCIM Reach - Saturday, May 3, 2014

Shawn Massey is a commercial real estate broker by trade, but he has a burning passion for education.

Massey has co-founded a business-focused charter school in Frayser called Memphis Business Academy and he teaches a master’s level real estate class at the University of Memphis.

3. ‘A Different Place’ - Friday, December 9, 2011

In Memphis’ small commercial real estate network, it’s not uncommon for brokers to be on opposite sides of the negotiating table one hour then clinking beers in celebration at Jim’s Place East the next.

4. Hacks Cross Center Sells For $1 Million - Friday, June 17, 2011

A shopping center in the Southeast submarket has traded hands. AAK Ventures LLC acquired the 10,500-square-foot Players Crossing Retail Center, 3285 Hacks Cross Road, from BancorpSouth for $1 million.

5. Aces Increases Presence With Two Leases - Friday, December 3, 2010

Aces A/C Supply North has recently signed two leases in the region – one in Memphis and one in Jackson, Tenn.

Carrollton, Texas-based Aces, a representative of American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning, is a wholesaler of air conditioning and equipment and parts.

6. CCIM Announces New Designees - Friday, October 29, 2010

Memphis Metro Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) leaders pinned five new chapter designees last week in Orlando, Fla., after the designees passed a comprehensive exam.

The latest additions to CCIM are Rob Downey with The ServiceMaster Co., Aaron Petree with Loeb Properties Inc., Fred Placke with Fischer & Co., Taylor Trezevant with Trezevant Realty Corp. and Mark Utley with Utley Properties.

7. Southaven’s Towne Center Facing Tough Times - Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Bad things come in threes, as the old saying goes, and that principle could easily apply to the 520,000-square-foot Southaven Towne Center, where the economic downturn has taken its toll on a trio of high-profile stores.

8. Partial Interest in C'ville Ctr.Sells for $4.7 Million - Tuesday, February 5, 2008
     A 56 percent interest in Almadale Crossing at the southwest corner of Wolf River Boulevard and Houston Levee Road has sold for $4.7 million.
     Trezevant Realty Corp. and Utley Properties b

9. Events - Wednesday, December 21, 2005

The Center City Development Corp. meets at 9 a.m. today in the Center City Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Call 575-0540.

Bridges Inc. hosts an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Bridges Center, 477 N. Fifth Ave. Refreshments will be served. Visit www.bridgesusa.org for details.

10. DeSoto Restaurant Market Takes Off - Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Five years ago, DeSoto County's list of places to dine wasn't that impressive. But today, choices abound.

With more than 1 million square feet of retail space expected to be delivered in the next few years, coupled with the construction of several new subdivisions, it's no wonder the dining options available to DeSoto County residents are increasing exponentially.

11. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Real

Moratorium Among Options Facing Shelby County

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

With an expected $30 million shortfall in the Shelby County budget and a County Commission that isnt willing to raise property taxes, a drastic step could be i...

12. Archived Article: Desoto (lead) - Monday, May 24, 2004
DeSoto retail

DeSoto County to Become Retail Hub

Developers cash in on areas residential, economic growth

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

DeSoto County has made a name for itself in recent years as a distribution hub, with companies increa...

13. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 27, 2003
<rphoto> Judge Earnestine Hunt Dorse has been sworn in as the 33rd chairperson of the Judicial Council of the National Bar Ass

Judge Earnestine Hunt Dorse was sworn in as the 33rd chair of the Judicial Council of the National Bar Associatio...