Flintco and Yates Construction companies are the bidders on the contract for the estimated $175 million renovation of the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

Memphis Convention Center board chairman Wayne Tabor said the two bids appear to meet the city’s goal of 30 percent participation by minority-owned businesses and the bid details will be evaluated to determine the best way to deliver the project.

2. Flintco and Yates Construction Bid on Convention Renovations - Monday, April 2, 2018

Flintco and Yates Construction companies are the bidders on the contract for the estimated $175 million renovation of the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

The two general contractors met the March 29 deadline to submit bids for the project.

3. City Council Settles Budget, But Other Issues Remain - Thursday, June 8, 2017

The budget season at City Hall is over with the Tuesday, June 6, Memphis City Council vote approving a $680 million city operating budget, an $81.3 million capital budget and a $3.27 city property tax rate.

4. City Council Completes Budget Season, Says Larger Issues of Priorities Remain - Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Memphis City Council members approved Tuesday, June 6, a $680 million city operating budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1, an $81.3 million capital budget and a $3.27 city property tax rate.

5. Last Word: Gas Prices, Hotels and Airbnbs and Dicamba Drift - Monday, September 19, 2016

How is your gas tank doing as the work week begins? If you are running on fumes you will probably also notice a dramatic hike in gas prices at the pump very shortly.

The Colonial Pipeline from Houston to New York closed Sept. 9 after a spill of 250,000 gallons was found in Alabama.

6. Hospitable Market - Saturday, September 17, 2016

The Memphis area hotel market continues on its solid run of the past few years, led by the Downtown submarket with strong occupancy and room rates. The pipeline for new Downtown hotel projects is loaded, with as many as 15 projects in various stages of development and hotel construction picking up in other parts of the county.

7. Chisley Named CEO of Methodist North Hospital - Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Gyasi C. Chisley has joined Methodist North Hospital as CEO. In his new role, Chisley will lead thousands of associates and aligned and contracted medical staff. He says that as health care transitions from volume to value, his platform is to grow outpatient practices, physicians and services while creating a viable patient-centered environment.

8. Imre Named Assistant Controller at Makowsky Ringel Greenberg - Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Nancy Imre has joined Makowsky Ringel Greenberg LLC as assistant controller. Imre is responsible for the real estate management company’s accounting department, overseeing investor reporting and preparation of corporate financial statements.

9. Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association Elects 2013 Officers - Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association recently elected its slate of officers to serve in 2013, and the group now ramps up for a busy year, including the 14th annual MMHLA Lodging Industry Update on Feb. 22 at the Hilton Memphis.

10. New Beale St. Banquet Space Boon for City - Thursday, April 5, 2012

The recent news that the old Pat O’Brien’s space at 310 Beale St. will soon be filled by three private banquet halls and a corner bar has many event planners keyed up for future venue options.

11. Year of Elvis - Thursday, January 5, 2012

When describing the upcoming 35th anniversary of the death of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Kevin Kern of Elvis Presley Enterprises said 2012 could bring more fans to town than ever before.

12. Binkley Promoted to VP at Boyle - Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Les Binkley has been promoted to vice president at Boyle Investment Co.

Hometown: Memphis

13. Reservation Rebound - Friday, July 29, 2011

The Memphis hotel and lodging market is experiencing increased demand and rising occupancy rates thanks to no new hotel construction and flat supply.

“Memphis is pretty much a mid-scale market, and the market is doing better right now than it was at this time last year,” said Chuck Pinkowski of the hotel consulting firm Pinkowski & Co. “With the improving economic situation, both commercial and leisure travel are coming back.”

14. Festival Relocation to Impact Local Businesses - Wednesday, May 11, 2011

When historic flooding forced a venue change for Memphis in May’s 34th annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Downtown and Midtown businesses began bracing to make the best of the sudden switch.

15. St. Louis Provides Model for Convention Center Future - Wednesday, November 24, 2010

On a rainy day when The Rendezvous was closed yet still offered stragglers a menu of ribs only, a group of leaders from the Memphis Cook Convention Center board met in a subterranean corner of the Downtown restaurant.

16. Convention Center Committee Begins CVB Negotiation Work - Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The clock is ticking on a contract to run the Memphis Cook Convention Center that would be a sea change in local tourism efforts.

An ad hoc committee of the convention center board met Tuesday to begin planning their side of the negotiations to come with the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau.

17. Convention Center Chooses CVB Bid - Friday, November 12, 2010

Sometime before the end of the year, the Memphis Cook Convention Center board and the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau hope to come to terms on a contract for the CVB to run the convention center.

18. Cook Convention Center Board Chooses CVB Bid - Thursday, November 11, 2010

Between now and the end of the year, the board of the Memphis Cook Convention Center and the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) hope to come to terms on a contract for the CVB to run the convention center.

19. Archived Article: Bed Tax (lead) - Thursday, April 29, 2004
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Lingering Debt Plagues Local Officials

Convention center costs absorbing citys marketing dollars

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

For the first time in about 15 years, the combined city and c...

20. Archived Article: Hotels (lead) - Tuesday, April 20, 2004
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Hotels Reach Limit for Convention Perks

Concessions could strip events profitability, hoteliers say

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

While concerned that Church of God In Christ might...