The Memphis chapter of the National Black MBA Association will host its annual holiday soiree and toy drive Thursday, Dec. 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fox and Hound, 5101 Sanderlin Ave. Admission is free for members and $10 for nonmembers, and attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots. Visit nbmbaamemphis.org for details.

2. Events - Wednesday, December 13, 2017

NAWBO Memphis will hold its annual holiday gathering Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., suite 909. Celebrate the organization’s 2017 accomplishments and look ahead to 2018. Tickets are $25 for members and a guest, and $35 for nonmembers and a guest. Visit nawbomemphis.org.

3. Events - Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Talk Shoppe will hold a citywide networking party Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in NovaCopy’s conference room, 7251 Appling Farms Parkway. All Memphis-area networking organizations are invited. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.com.

4. November Events Highlight Pancreatic Cancer Awareness - Friday, November 3, 2017

Memphis is going purple in November – the color for pancreatic cancer awareness – as the city hosts a series of events spearheaded by the Kosten Foundation to bring attention to one of the deadliest and hard-to-diagnose cancers.

5. ICCC Program Attracts Local Business Owners - Thursday, August 31, 2017

More than 100 local entrepreneurs received mentoring and coaching on Tuesday, Aug. 29, to help them grow their small businesses. The Inner City Capital Connections program at the FedEx Institute of Technology on the University of Memphis campus returned after first coming to Memphis in August 2014.

6. Inner City Capital Connections Program Attracts Local Business Owners - Wednesday, August 30, 2017

More than 100 local entrepreneurs received mentoring and coaching on Tuesday, Aug. 29, to help them grow their small businesses.

The Inner City Capital Connections program at the FedEx Institute of Technology on the University of Memphis campus returned after first coming to Memphis in August 2014. The ICCC program was developed by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), a nonprofit research and strategy organization.

7. Regions, FedEx Backing Business Seminar - Monday, August 28, 2017

Regions Bank is joining FedEx Corp. to provide financial backing for a seminar for business owners this week that will include 20 Regions bankers providing customized business coaching for entrepreneurs.

8. Construction to Begin On New Greenline Access Point - Saturday, November 19, 2016

For the past six years, residents in the Avon neighborhood of East Memphis have been green with envy over their lack of access to the Shelby Farms Greenline, but that’s about to change thanks to the studious efforts of a group of neighbors.

9. Construction to Begin On New Greenline Access Point - Wednesday, November 16, 2016

For the past six years, residents in the Avon neighborhood of East Memphis have been green with envy over their lack of access to the Shelby Farms Greenline, but that’s about to change thanks to the studious efforts of a group of neighbors.

10. Events - Tuesday, November 1, 2016

The fourth annual Jewish Literary and Cultural Arts Festival kicks off with author Jonathan Safran Foer on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m. in the Memphis Jewish Community Center’s Shainberg Art Gallery, 6560 Poplar Ave. Visit jccmemphis.org/LitFest for a details, tickets and a festival schedule.

11. Events - Monday, October 31, 2016

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host “Reel Masters: Chefs Casting About With Timing & Grace” authors Susan Schadt, Lisa Buser and Kelly English for a discussion and signing Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

12. Events - Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Houston Levee Community Center will open on Thursday, Oct. 27, with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and a grand opening celebration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1801 N. Houston Levee Road. HLCC will house a teen lounge, computer lab, games room, and community and multipurpose rooms. RSVP to 901-384-3885 or hlccmemphis@gmail.com.

13. Events - Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Southwest Tennessee Community College will hold an open house for those interested in pursuing a technology career path Thursday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fulton Building Auditorium, room 400, on the Macon Cove campus, 5983 Macon Cove. Tours will be given of state-of-the-art technology labs and new tech equipment, and attendees can explore associate degrees and technical certificates. Contact Susan Wilson at scwilson@southwest.tn.edu or 901-333-4031 for details.

14. The Week Ahead: July 11-17 - Monday, July 11, 2016

Time to get your week started, Memphis! Our look at the week ahead includes several chances to indulge your inner art patron – from hanging out with a local comic book artist to being on stage at the Orpheum – plus other need-to-know happenings you’ll want to check out…

15. Events - Wednesday, June 22, 2016

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host Susan Branch, author of “Martha’s Vineyard – Isle of Dreams,” for a discussion and book signing Wednesday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Line tickets are required to meet the author and are free with the purchase of the book. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

16. Events - Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the University of Phoenix–Memphis campus, 65 Germantown Court, first floor. Bradley Harris will present “‘Me Talk Real Good’: Confessions of a Toastmaster.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

17. Events - Saturday, June 18, 2016

Soulsville Record Swap will take place Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 926 E. McLemore Ave. Shop rare 45s, 78s and LPs, Memphis music and more. Dealers from throughout the South are planning to attend. The Stax Museum will be selling deeply discounted CDs, books, apparel, and souvenirs. Regular admission is $5 or free with museum ticket; early bird admission (10 a.m.) is $10. Visit staxmuseum.com.

18. Events - Friday, June 17, 2016

The Summer Spectacular Party benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, will be held Friday, June 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Enjoy live music, silent auction, and outdoor putting and chipping contests. Tickers are $50 per person or $75 for a pair ($25 higher at the door). Visit bgcm.org.

19. Events - Friday, November 13, 2015

Eyewear Gallery will hold a food drive for Mid-South Food Bank throughout November at its office, 428 Perkins Road Extended. Anyone who donates two cans of food can suggest someone to receive a free vision screening on Fridays from noon to 2 p.m. Visit eyeweargallery.com or call 901-763-2020.

20. Events - Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Memphis Botanic Garden will host a horticulture therapy workshop Thursday, July 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, July 10, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at MBG, 750 Cherry Road. The workshop is geared to service providers interested in new ways to achieve therapeutic goals and people interested in doing horticultural outreach to special-needs populations. Cost is $100 for both days, $70 for Day One only, and $45 for Day Two only. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com or call 901-636-4128.

21. Events - Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Twilight Tuesday, Beale Street Landing’s free outdoor movie series, will feature “Pirates of the Carribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” Tuesday, July 7, at 8:30 p.m. on the roof of Beale Street Landing, 251 Riverside Drive. Bring a blanket and enjoy a to-go order from Riverfront Bar & Grill or a nearby food truck. Visit memphisriverfront.com.

22. Events - Monday, July 6, 2015

Twilight Tuesday, Beale Street Landing’s free outdoor movie series, will feature “Pirates of the Carribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” Tuesday, July 7, at 8:30 p.m. on the roof of Beale Street Landing, 251 Riverside Drive. Bring a blanket and enjoy a to-go order from Riverfront Bar & Grill or a nearby food truck. Visit memphisriverfront.com.

23. Events - Saturday, September 7, 2013

In-Synk and The Daily News will host a Leadership Lunch & Learn book review and discussion on Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead” Friday, Sept. 6, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Triumph Bank board room, 5699 Poplar Ave. Cost is $20. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

24. Events - Saturday, February 9, 2013

Memphis Child Advocacy Center will hold its Works of Heart valentine auction, featuring works by more than 100 local artists, Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar Ave. Visit memphiscac.org.

25. Events - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Memphis Social Media Club will meet Wednesday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Glankler Brown PLLC conference room, 6000 Poplar Ave., suite 400. Eric Proseus will discuss communicating via social media during bad weather and other crises. Email memphissmc@gmail.com or call 521-1453 for details.

26. Tactical Magic Design Featured in Textbook - Thursday, April 12, 2012

Tactical Magic has been featured in a graphic design textbook for its logo design of Eyewear Gallery in East Memphis, marking the third time the boutique branding firm’s work has been highlighted in a college-level publication.

27. Events - Friday, March 16, 2012

Muslims in Memphis will hold a health fair and legal seminar Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. at Kate Sexton Community Center, 1235 Brown Ave. For more information, call 576-7070.

28. Events - Thursday, July 14, 2011

The Center City Commission Downtown Parking Authority will meet Thursday, July 14, at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

29. Saint Francis Entity Acquires Memphis Medical Specialists - Monday, December 27, 2010

Saint Francis Medical Partners announced last week the acquisition of Memphis Medical Specialists PC, an internal medicine practice.

30. Events - Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Memphis Lawyers’ Chapter and University of Memphis Law Student Chapter of the Federalist Society will present a lecture by Wall Street Journal columnist and author John Fund titled “A Visitor’s Guide to an Alien Planet: Washington, D.C.” Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Wade Auditorium at the law school, 1 N. Front St. The event is free and open to the public.

31. Air Park Property Sells For $730,000 - Friday, October 15, 2010

Crump Commercial LLC recently closed on a property at 3850 Air Park St., a deal that has been in the works for about six months.

32. Proceeds Of Book, CD To Help Uninsured Musicians - Monday, September 20, 2010

Jim Dickinson once said that the hardest nights for a touring musician were Christmas, Easter and Memphis.

For Memphis musicians, those hard times can last all year long.

33. Taking Care of Business - Monday, August 30, 2010

A diverse mix of Memphis businesses is defying the odds and finding success spanning multiple family generations. Grant & Co., Champion Awards, Jim’s Place East, Barden Stone and Broadway Pizza are among the Memphis institutions thriving under second- and third-generation ownership and management.

34. Skypeck Elected to Brewers Association Board - Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Chuck Skypeck, founder of Bosco’s Brewing Co. and Ghost River Brewing, has been elected to the board of directors for the Brewers Association, a Boulder, Colo.-based nonprofit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent brewers. Skypeck previously served on the board from 2001 to 2006.

35. Former Cordova Applebee’s To Be Converted to IHOP - Tuesday, April 14, 2009

1106 N. Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
Sale Amount: $1.3 Million

Sale Date: April 2, 2009
Buyer: Hotcakes Cordova Venture LLC
Seller: Gourmet Systems Inc.
Loan Amount: $1.6 million
Loan Date: April 2, 2009
Maturity Date: Sept. 30, 2014
Lender: Branch Banking and Trust

36. C'ville Shopping CenterBought by Local Investors - Thursday, January 10, 2008
     A shopping center at 890 Poplar Ave. at the corner of Market Boulevard in Collierville has been bought by local investors for $16 million.
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37. Events - Thursday, January 25, 2007

eWomenNetwork holds an accelerated networking meeting today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Susan Kyles, executive director for Dress for Success, is the guest speaker. Marybeth Conley, host of News Channel 3 Live @ 9, is the guest hostess. Admission is $55. Call 210-9582 for more information.

38. Wally Joe Joins the Brushmark - Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Chef Wally Joe has joined the Brushmark Restaurant at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art as executive chef. Joe began his culinary education as a child in a restaurant owned by his family, KC's Restaurant in Cleveland, Miss. He also owns Memphis-based Wally Joe Restaurant, which he will continue to run. Chef Joe and his chef de cuisine Andrew Adams will take over operations for the museum's food and beverage services beginning in November.

39. Memphis Bar Association Members Act Out at Buckman - Monday, October 9, 2006

Oct. 10

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Entertaining Motions" from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Buckman Performing Arts Center, 60 Perkins Road Extended. The production is a parody of legal life featuring music and skits by and for the Memphis legal community. Call 527-3573 for more information.

40. Memphis Bar Association Members Act Out at Buckman - Monday, October 9, 2006

Oct. 10

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Entertaining Motions" from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Buckman Performing Arts Center, 60 Perkins Road Extended. The production is a parody of legal life featuring music and skits by and for the Memphis legal community. Call 527-3573 for more information.

41. Events - Tuesday, July 18, 2006

The Collierville and Germantown Chambers of Commerce Government Relations Committees host a "Political Candidates Mixer" today from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ridgeway Country Club, 9800 Poplar Ave. For more information, call 853-1949 or 755-1200.

42. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, November 8, 2004
HEADLINE

GMAQ Hosts Regional Quality Conference

Nov. 9

The Association for Women in Communications meets at 11:45 a.m. at Napa Cafe, 5101 Sanderlin Ave. For reservations, e-mail ljones@mifa.org. The Memphis City Council meets at 3:30 p.m. a...

43. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, February 9, 2004
Child Advocacy Center Hosts Valentines Auction

Child Advocacy Center Hosts Valentine Auction February 10

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. meets at 9 a.m. at the Center City Commission offices, 114 N. Main St. Call Nicole Hernandez at 575-...

44. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, October 10, 2003
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In Downtown Memphis, the sounds resonating from Beale Street point to the citys significance as a musical and cultur...

45. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, June 30, 2003
Calendar of Events June 30-July 6

Calendar of Events June 30-July 6

June 30

The Collierville Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting and grand reopening of Wilson Furniture Co. Inc., 225 Washington St., at 10 a.m. For information, call 8...

46. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 21, 2002
Calendar of events Sept

Calendar of events Oct. 21-Oct. 27

Oct. 22

The Memphis Bar Association hosts the Estate Planning Series at the Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. This weeks seminar, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is The Whys and Wherefores o...

47. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, September 26, 2002
Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell hosts a labor and employment law seminar at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N

The Memphis Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators board of directors monthly meeting is 5:15 p.m. at the Davis Kid...

48. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, August 6, 2001
SCB Computer Technology Inc SCB Computer Technology Inc. has obtained a five-year, $27.5 million credit facility consisting of a $17.5 million revolving loan and a $10 million term loan. SCB used $15.8 million from the new credit facility to retire ...

49. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 17, 1999
Lewis W Lewis W. Perkins has been promoted to audit senior at Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors. Jennifer Z. Hayes has joined the auditing staff at Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck. Hayes is a graduate of th...

50. Archived Article: Matcu (bott) - Tuesday, July 28, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Memphis Area Teachers' Credit Union opens Collierville office By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis Area Teachers Credit Union is now operating a full-service branch in Collierville. The new branch, located at 310 New Byhali...

51. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 30, 1998
April 1 April 1 Mensa will meet at the Unicorn restaurant, 6524 Quince Road, at 7 p.m. The speakers will be Susan Moskop and Jean Williamson, volunteers for the Memphis Symphony League, whose topic will be "Talking Music." For more informa...

52. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 23, 1998
March 23 March 23 The League of Women Voters will meet at 7 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station Public Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. The speaker will be Gay M. Johnston, executive director of the Memphis Literacy Council. For more information, call 327-689...

53. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 16, 1998
March 17 March 17 The Financial Executive Institute will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Ken Richards, who works in management solutions and strategies for Deloitte &...

54. Archived Article: Tech Focus Chg - Wednesday, March 12, 1997
I was going to Rhodes at the time and was thinking that I wanted to be a writer, and the Web seemed like the ideal medium and Memphis seemed like the ideal place to write about music Memphis music Internet place for people worldwide to learn about M...