1115 E. Getwell Loop St., Memphis, TN 38152 - Turner Construction Co. is beginning the first phase of a $10.6 million expansion and renovation of the University of Memphis’ athletic training facility on its Park Avenue campus. 

2. CRE Owners Look To Reap Rewards Of New Tax Cuts - Saturday, February 24, 2018

The start of the year enjoyed a flurry of commercial real estate sales and building permits, on the heels of federal tax cuts passed late last year that are expected to benefit CRE owners and possibly impact the number of new projects and sales announced this year.

3. Memphis College of Art Taps CW/CA for Sale - Saturday, February 10, 2018

Memphis College of Art has tapped real estate brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors to handle the sale of its Midtown portfolio, including Rust Hall and a dozen other properties.

4. Cushman & Wakefield Tapped to Handle MCA Sale - Monday, February 5, 2018

Memphis College of Art has tapped real estate brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors to handle the sale of its Midtown portfolio.

The 80-plus-year-old institution announced in October it would be shuttering its doors for good in May 2020. Proceeds from the sale of MCA's real estate will create a reserve fund for the teach-out of the current students and retire the college’s real estate debt, according to MCA president Laura Hine.

5. Events - Tuesday, November 28, 2017

The third annual Female Warriors: Armed and Delicious Giving Tuesday event is Nov. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Felicia Suzanne’s, 80 Monroe Ave. Enjoy cocktails, live music, and food from local female culinary warriors at this event, which unites restaurateurs, purveyors and culinary thought leaders to benefit the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis. Individual tickets are $40; couples are $75 in advance or $40 each at the door. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

6. The Week Ahead: Nov. 27-Dec. 3 - Monday, November 27, 2017

Good morning, Memphis! Still recovering from your turkey hangover? Get out of the house this week and enjoy the official start of the season with a range of holiday events – including Starry Nights’ Tacky Holiday Sweater Night and Choose901’s holiday pop-up shop – then get out there and cheer on your St. Jude Memphis Marathon runners. And that’s just a taste of what’s going on in The Week Ahead...

7. Events - Monday, November 27, 2017

The Voices of the South Writing Cabaret will meet Monday, Nov. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at TheatreSouth, 1000 S. Cooper St. (in the First Congregational Church basement). At the start of the evening, participants receive a writing prompt and write for an hour, then everyone is given the opportunity to share what they have written. Cost is free; one drink minimum. Visit voicesofthesouth.org.

8. Events - Saturday, November 25, 2017

Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park will be open nightly Friday, Nov. 24, through Tuesday, Dec. 29 (closed Nov. 27). Drive through the annual holiday light display, then stop by Mistletoe Village to meet Santa, visit the Starry Petting Zoo, shop local artisans, enjoy live holiday music, and more. Visit shelbyfarmspark.org/starrynights for hours, details and tickets. 

9. Events - Thursday, November 23, 2017

Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park will be open nightly Friday, Nov. 24, through Tuesday, Dec. 29 (closed Nov. 27). Drive through the annual holiday light display, then stop by Mistletoe Village to meet Santa, visit the Starry Petting Zoo, shop local artisans, enjoy live holiday music, and more. Visit shelbyfarmspark.org/starrynights for hours, details and tickets. 

10. UCLA’s Prolific QB Rosen Will Test Tigers D - Wednesday, September 13, 2017

In Week 1, UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen rallied his team from 34 points down to defeat Texas A&M 45-44. It was the second-largest comeback win in FBS history.

Last week in the Bruins’ 56-23 victory over Hawaii, Rosen hit on 22 of 25 passes for 359 yards and five touchdowns. Excluding a one-play drive before halftime, UCLA scored on its first seven offensive possessions.

11. Raising The Ceiling - Saturday, September 2, 2017

Here’s the thing about expectations: You either embrace them, turning them into some divine combination of daily bread and rocket fuel, or they crush you.

There is no middle ground. Not when the statistical mid-point – a .500 season – would be an undisputed failure.

12. Developers Baking $73 Million Deal at Wonder Bread Plant - Wednesday, August 2, 2017

A development group wants to breathe new life into the former Wonder Bread plant that used to fill the Memphis Medical District with the smell of fresh bread before it closed in 2013.

A group of investors spearheaded by Chisca Hotel Developers – Development Services Group – has submitted a $73 million plan to create 286 upscale multifamily units, a 480-space parking garage and 150,000 square feet of office and retail space.

13. Wonder Bread Factory Rebirth Eyed by Chisca Hotel Developer - Wednesday, August 2, 2017

A new plan submitted to city officials would breathe new life into the former Wonder Bread factory that used to fill the Memphis Medical District with the smell of fresh bread before it closed in 2013.

14. Final Goodbye: Roll Call of Some of Those Who Died in 2016 - Monday, January 2, 2017

Death claimed transcendent political figures in 2016, including Cuba's revolutionary leader and Thailand's longtime king, but also took away royals of a different sort: kings of pop music, from Prince and David Bowie to George Michael.

15. Events - Wednesday, December 14, 2016

The Orpheum Theatre will present the musical “Annie” through Sunday, Dec. 18, at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com for times and tickets. 

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the University of Phoenix’s Memphis campus, 65 Germantown Court, first floor. Lance Walker of Walker Auctions will present “Buying and Selling With Auctions.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz or call Jo Garner at 901-482-0354.

16. Events - Tuesday, December 13, 2016

NAWBO Memphis will present “Lighting the Way,” its 18th anniversary and holiday celebration, Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Crescent Club Founders Room, 6075 Poplar Ave. Guest speakers include Jozelle Booker, MLGW’s Supplier Diversity Program administrator and procurement and contracts manager and Shelby County Commissioner Heidi Shafer. Tickets are $15. Register at nawbomemphis.org.

17. Events - Monday, December 12, 2016

Snowy Nights in My Big Backyard will be held Friday, Dec. 16, through Dec. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. Bring the family to play in the “snow,” sip hot cocoa or spiced tea, create a winter craft, and enjoy music, lights and more throughout My Big Backyard. Tickets are $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

18. Events - Saturday, December 10, 2016

The Fourth Bluff Ice Rink will open Saturday, Dec. 10, at Mississippi River Park (Riverside Drive next to the Tennessee Welcome Center) and will remain open through January. Hours on Sundays are noon to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays-Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The rink is closed on Mondays. Admission is $10 and includes skate rental. For details, visit memphisriverfront.com.

19. Events - Thursday, April 7, 2016

Metal Museum will host Whet Thursday on April 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 374 Metal Museum Drive. Attendees can participate in a foundry class, tour the galleries, and enjoy food trucks, cash bar and live music. Cost is free. Visit metalmuseum.org.

20. Bertelkamp Made Right Call in Going with the Vols - Saturday, January 30, 2016

Bert Bertelkamp would be the first to tell you he’s pulling for Tennessee when calling basketball games as color commentator for the Vol Network.

And why wouldn’t he?

Bertelkamp is Big Orange to the bone. His father Hank played for the Vols (1951-53), was a team captain and remains a big supporter of UT.

21. International Real Estate Firms Find Purchase Potential in Memphis - Tuesday, January 26, 2016

International investors and developers are increasingly looking to Memphis because the market is stable and the returns are high, according to a variety of real estate professionals doing business locally.

22. Crestview Collection Makes New HQ in Oakhaven - Tuesday, December 29, 2015

4300 Concorde Road
Memphis, TN 38118

Sale Amount: $6.9 million

Sale Date: Dec. 15

Buyer: CLI Inc.

Seller: Lester McMahan Partnership

Loan Amount: $6 million

23. Federal Agency Moving to Brinkley Plaza - Monday, December 28, 2015

A federal agency is moving to the Brinkley Plaza office building Downtown in the first quarter of 2016.

The Memphis field office of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will be taking up the seventh floor in the Downtown Class B building.

24. Events - Friday, November 6, 2015

Banjos and Bonfires will be held Friday, Nov. 6, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Felicia Suzanne’s, 80 Monroe Ave. L1. The evening will feature bluegrass music, a bonfire, and light appetizers and drinks; proceeds benefit the Church Health Center. Call 901-523-0877 for details.

25. Events - Thursday, November 5, 2015

The Daily News will host the 2015 Commercial Real Estate Review seminar and panel discussion Thursday, Nov. 5, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Brooks Museum auditorium, 1934 Poplar Ave. The seminar will be followed by a wine-and-cheese reception with the panelists. Tickets are $25. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

26. Willow Lake Sales Positive News For The Market - Friday, October 24, 2014

The sale this week of five properties inside Willow Lake Business Park and Corporate Park for $4.2 million was welcome news for several reasons.

For one, true owners tend to take much better care of properties and market them more aggressively than special servicers like Bethesda, Md.-based CWCapital Asset Management.

27. Council Approves Graceland Plan, Moves on Sales Tax Hike Referendum - Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Memphis City Council members approved Tuesday, Aug. 5, a tourism development zone application for the 120-acre Graceland campus and the master plan the zone would finance that includes a 450-room resort hotel and an archive exhibition space.

28. Gestalt Schools Signs Lease in Hickory Hill - Friday, June 20, 2014

A charter school operator has inked a lease for space on Winchester Road in Hickory Hill.

Gestalt Community Schools has leased 57,000 square feet of space at 5360 Winchester Road inside the Mendenhall Square shopping center.

29. Olymbec Buys Another Memphis Industrial Property - Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Canadian real estate company Olymbec USA LLC has invested again in Memphis, paying $4 million for the warehouse at 4219 Air Trans Road in Oakhaven.

30. ‘Growth Mode’ - Wednesday, December 11, 2013

The fun, quirky vibe found at Memphis-based Web design company RocketFuel is readily apparent via things like remote-controlled helicopter jousting sessions between employees, and life-sized cutouts of figures like Spock in the office.

31. Olymbec Acquires 13-Building Bellbrook - Friday, November 15, 2013

Olymbec USA LLC has snatched up two more key Memphis properties, including the 1.8 million-square-foot Bellbrook industrial park.

32. Olymbec Acquires Bellbrook Industrial Park - Thursday, November 14, 2013

Olymbec USA LLC has snatched up two more key Memphis properties, including the 1.8 million-square-foot Bellbrook industrial park.

33. Mary Carter Decorating Center to Grow, Relocate - Friday, September 13, 2013

A venerable Memphis cake decorating and supply store is moving to a new location on Summer Avenue.

Mary Carter Decorating Center signed a 4,800-square-foot lease in Cloverleaf Shopping Center at 733 N. White Station Road.

34. BankTennessee Buys Downtown Bank Building - Saturday, August 17, 2013

BankTennessee has bought the bank’s Downtown Memphis office building at 30 N. Second St.

The property, once known as the Welcome Wagon building, also has been renamed the BankTennessee Building.

35. BankTennessee Buys Downtown Bank Building - Tuesday, August 13, 2013

BankTennessee has bought the bank’s Downtown Memphis office building at 30 N. Second St.

The property, once known as the Welcome Wagon building, also has been renamed the BankTennessee Building.

36. Olymbec Files $5.5 Million Mortgage on Brinkley Plaza - Saturday, March 9, 2013

Montreal-based Olymbec USA LLC, an entity of Olymbec Corporate Group, has filed a $5.45 million mortgage on Brinkley Plaza in Downtown Memphis.

37. Olymbec Files $5.5 Million Mortgage on Brinkley Plaza - Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Montreal-based Olymbec USA LLC, an entity of Olymbec Corporate Group, has filed a $5.45 million mortgage on Brinkley Plaza in Downtown Memphis.

38. Olymbec USA LLC Buys Again in Memphis - Saturday, March 2, 2013

Olymbec USA LLC has acquired 40,000 square feet of land and three small shed buildings totaling 12,000 square feet at 373 W. Brooks Road through a January auction from the Estate of George E. Smith for $50,600.

39. Olymbec USA LLC Buys Again in Memphis - Friday, March 1, 2013

Olymbec USA LLC has acquired 40,000 square feet of land and three small shed buildings totaling 12,000 square feet at 373 W. Brooks Road through a January auction from the Estate of George E. Smith for $50,600.

40. RocketFuel to Relocate Downtown Office - Monday, December 10, 2012

RocketFuel LLC is preparing to relocate its Downtown office a block south to Belz Investco GP’s 88 Union Ave.

41. Children’s Heart Foundation Given $15,000 for Relocation - Friday, November 16, 2012

The International Children’s Heart Foundation was awarded a $15,000 commercial office grant Wednesday, Nov. 14, by the Center City Development Corp. to move its offices from 1750 Madison Ave., suite 500, to Downtown’s Brinkley Plaza, 80 Monroe Ave., suite G-1.

42. Center City Revenue Finance Corp. Passes Financing for Downtown Buildings - Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Revenue Finance Corp. passed several housekeeping items at its Tuesday, Nov. 13, board meeting, including assigning a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) lease agreement to Montreal-based Olymbec USA LLC for Brinkley Plaza, 80 Monroe Ave.

43. Center City Revenue Finance Corp. to Consider Brinkley Plaza Tax Break - Thursday, November 8, 2012

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Revenue Finance Corp. (CCRFC) has a full agenda for its Tuesday, Nov. 13, board meeting, with leasing and financing requests for Brinkley Plaza, Toyota Plaza and the Peabody Hotel Tract.

44. Brinkley Plaza Sells to Olymbec for $7.2 Million - Monday, October 29, 2012

Downtown’s Brinkley Plaza has sold for $7.2 million to a Canadian real estate investment firm.

Montreal-based Olymbec USA LLC, an entity of Olymbec Corporate Group, acquired the 219,557-square-foot tower at 80 Monroe Ave., its ground lease and the adjacent 300-space covered parking garage.

45. Brinkley Plaza Sells to Olymbec for $7.2M - Friday, October 26, 2012

Downtown’s Brinkley Plaza has sold for $7.2 million to a Canadian real estate investment firm.

Montreal-based Olymbec USA LLC, an entity of Olymbec Corporate Group, acquired the 219,557-square-foot tower at 80 Monroe Ave., its ground lease and the adjacent 300-space covered parking garage.

46. Events - Tuesday, June 12, 2012

The Church Health Center/MIFA Farmers Market will be open Tuesday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Ave. Visit churchhealthcenter.org or call Esther Wills at 250-4673, ext. 1604.

47. Events - Monday, June 11, 2012

Operation Feed, the annual workplace food drive to benefit Mid-South Food Bank, continues through June 29. Register at midsouthfoodbank.org or contact David Stephens at dstephens@midsouthfoodbank.org or 497-1153.

48. Events - Friday, June 1, 2012

Memphis Italian Festival will continue through Sunday, June 2, at Marquette Park at the corner of Mt. Moriah Road and Park Avenue. Visit memphisitalianfestival.com for hours and ticket prices.

49. Delta Air Lines Buys Pennsylvania Refinery - Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Delta Air Lines has bought on oil refinery near Philadelphia in a $150 million deal that the airline with a Memphis hub said should help stabilize the price of jet fuel that airline executives have cited as a major factor in its fare hikes and cuts in capacity.

50. Delta Subsidiary to Buy Pa. Refinery - Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Delta Air Lines announced Monday, April 30, that its Monroe Energy LLC subsidiary has an agreement to buy the Trainer oil refinery south of Philadelphia from Phillips 66 for a $150 million investment.

51. Loeb Renews Leases for Two Upscale Restaurants - Friday, April 6, 2012

Two local restaurateurs and tenants of Loeb Properties Inc. have renewed leases.

Bill Latham, owner of Interim Restaurant, has renewed his lease for 4,957 square feet at Sanderlin Place, 5040 Sanderlin Ave. Carey White, Loeb senior vice president of asset management, brokered the deal.

52. Celebration of Creativity - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The gold-plated columns and crystal chandeliers of The Cadre Building were right in line with the American Advertising Federation Memphis’ 2012 ADDY Awards ceremony, themed “Hustle + Workflow.”

All “pimps, players and winners” that produced the best in local advertising and all of the disciplines associated with it were recognized Saturday, Feb. 25, in the historic Downtown building at 149 Monroe Ave., with the tagline, “Damn, it feels good to be a winner.”

53. ADDY Awards Highlight Ad Industry's Top Work - Monday, February 27, 2012

The gold-plated columns and crystal chandeliers of The Cadre Building were right in line with the American Advertising Federation Memphis’ 2012 ADDY Awards ceremony, themed “Hustle + Workflow.”

54. Eating In - Monday, February 20, 2012

Before a restaurateur nails down a concept, builds a menu or begins the financing process, solidifying a location reigns supreme.

The rule of thumb is especially prominent within Downtown Memphis, where many eateries are tucked away into office buildings and operate within hours that capitalize on daytime traffic and repeat business.

55. Events - Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will continue its breakfast series with its Holiday Open House & Networking Party Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The party will include breakfast and informal networking. For reservations, contact Susan Harris at 757-8617 or sharris@bbbmidsouth.org.

56. Events - Monday, December 19, 2011

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will continue its breakfast series with its Holiday Open House & Networking Party Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The party will include breakfast and informal networking. For reservations, contact Susan Harris at 757-8617 or sharris@bbbmidsouth.org.

57. Events - Friday, December 16, 2011

Literacy Mid-South will host a holiday open house and book drive Friday, Dec. 16, from noon to 3 p.m. at its office, 902 S. Cooper St. Guests can bring new children’s books to donate to the book drive, which will serve children across the city. For more information, call 327-6000 or visit www.literacymidsouth.org.

58. Events - Thursday, December 15, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present “Social Media Update” Thursday, Dec. 15, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn Memphis – Southaven, 280 Marathon Way in Southaven. Registration for the free event begins at 7:30 a.m. The briefing will address issues related to the National Labor Relations Act, including whether a company’s social media policy violates the act. To register, visit www.bakerdonelson.com/events or email rsvp@bakerdonelson.com.

59. Events - Friday, November 4, 2011

The University of Memphis College of Communication and Fine Arts will recognize filmmaker and writer William Bearden with its 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award in Creative and Performing Arts Friday, Nov. 4, at 11:30 a.m. at the Rendezvous, 52 S. Second St. Tickets are $50 per person and $400 for a table of eight. For more information or tickets, call Patty Bladon at 678-4372 or Sara Rose at 678-5086.

60. Events - Friday, October 28, 2011

The Small Business Chamber Breakfast Club will meet Friday, Oct. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Office Suites Plus, 6000 Poplar Ave., suite 250.For more information, call 212-7424.

61. Events - Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Leadership Memphis will hold its fifth annual Multicultural Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Dr. Rajiv Grover will speak on the topic “Two Keys to Great Leadership: Diversity and Creativity.” Dr. Grover is dean of the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. Tickets are $50 per person and $500 per table of 10. For reservations, call 278-0016 or visit www.leadershipmemphis.org.

62. Events - Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Visible Music College will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at its new Downtown campus, 200 Madison Ave. The celebration will include guest speakers, refreshments, tours of the new building and live music by students. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Jeni Stephens at 553-1797 or jeni@jlstephens.net.

63. Events - Monday, October 17, 2011

Visible Music College will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at its new Downtown campus, 200 Madison Ave. The celebration will include guest speakers, refreshments, tours of the new building and live music by students. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Jeni Stephens at 553-1797 or jeni@jlstephens.net.

64. Events - Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present the seminar “How to Effectively Downsize, Smaller is Better” Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

65. Events - Thursday, September 15, 2011

The Daily News will hold a Social Media seminar Thursday, Sept. 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the auditorium at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave. The seminar will feature a discussion about corporate blogging with Mark W. Schaefer, executive director of Schaefer Marketing Solutions and author of the blog {grow}. The event will also include a panel of industry experts. Cost is $25. To register, visit www.memphisdailynews.com/seminar.

66. Tower Revival - Thursday, August 25, 2011

The reversal of fortune for the Downtown tower at the intersection of Main Street and Monroe Avenue, until recently plagued by falling occupancy and an uncertain future, was set in motion in a private meeting one year ago this month.

67. $20M in Improvements on Tap for One Commerce - Thursday, August 11, 2011

Plans for $20 million worth of tenant improvements are coming right along at One Commerce Square.

Commercial Advisors LLC held a tenant meeting and appreciation lunch Thursday, Aug. 11 in the historic bank lobby, 40 S. Main St. The event was led by Gary Prosterman, president and CEO of Development Services Group and one of the partners in Memphis Commerce Square Partners LLC, the new ownership group of One Commerce.

68. Events - Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present “Your Image of Excellence” Wednesday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

69. Events - Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, July 19, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. R.C. Johnson, University of Memphis athletic director, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. Advanced reservations are required. For reservations, email Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

70. Events - Monday, July 18, 2011

Visible Music College, in partnership with the Cooper Young Business Association, will continue its music series Visible Live Monday, July 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the corner of Cooper Street and Young Avenue. The Sunday Traffic Brass Quintet will perform. The event is free and open to the public.

71. New Eateries Coming to Midtown - Friday, July 15, 2011

Midtown has a reputation for one of Memphis’ most eclectic areas, adorned with vintage houses, international cuisine and funky entertainment venues.

In the coming weeks, it will broaden its portfolio even more with three Memphis eateries: Gigi’s Cupcakes, The Slider Inn and a yet-to-be named concept in Cooper-Young.

72. Events - Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board of directors will meet Tuesday, July 12, at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

73. Events - Monday, July 11, 2011

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host a discussion and book-signing with Adam Ross, author of the new novel “Ladies & Gentlemen,” Monday, July 11, at 6 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended.

74. Events - Friday, July 8, 2011

The Rotary Club of Memphis Central will meet Friday, July 8, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Dee Floyd of Methodist Hospice will speak. Cost is $20 for nonmembers. For reservations, call Karen Shea at 683-9099.

75. ‘Ready for It’ - Thursday, May 5, 2011

As a third-generation riverboat pilot, William Lozier understands constancy as intrinsically as he does the wild channels of the Mississippi River.

His grandfather built the majority of the Memphis riverboat fleet. His uncle, stepfather and mother ran it at one point.

76. Evolve Systems Grows Memphis Location - Friday, November 19, 2010

Evolve Digital Media has more than doubled its Memphis location at Apple Tree Center in Hickory Hill.

The Memphis-based company expanded its lease from 2,520 to 6,327 square feet at 6073 Mount Moriah Road Extended. Tyler Tapley, associate with CB Richard Ellis Memphis, represented the landlord, Apple Tree Center Partnership.

77. Center Stage - Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Last week Kallen Esperian sent her world-renowned operatic soprano soaring through Calvary Episcopal Church.

The week before Ruby Wilson proved once again that she’s the Queen of Beale by beling out bluesy renditions at the historic church.

78. Events - Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will host the Cordova/Bartlett and East Memphis/Midtown Business Builders Circle meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1661 International Drive, suite 400. The Germantown/Collierville meeting will be held Thursday at 7:45 a.m. at 2176 West St. For more information, call 205-9303.

79. Events - Monday, September 27, 2010

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education class Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC, 130 N. Court Ave. For more information or to register, call 527-3582 or visit www.memphisbar.org.

80. Events - Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The University of Memphis Career Services Office and the Academic Internship Office will hold its annual Career and Internship Expo Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom on campus. The fair is free and open to students and alumni. For more information, call 678-2239 or visit www.memphis.edu/careerservices.

81. Events - Thursday, September 16, 2010

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC will present “How the New National Labor Relations Board Will Impact Your Business” Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at its office, 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. The event is free and breakfast will be provided. To register, contact Nicolette Thomas at 577-2328 or nthomas@bakerdonelson.com.

82. Historic Restaurant to Begin New Chapter in New Locale - Monday, August 2, 2010

Jim’s Place restaurant was founded Downtown in 1921. Eighty-nine years later, the Taras family still owns Jim’s Place East, on Shelby Oaks Drive, and Jim’s Place Grille, in Collierville, though a major change is coming for Jim’s Place East in the next few months.

83. Events - Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

84. Events - Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “How to Maximize Your Exposure on the Internet Search Engines” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

85. Events - Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The Small Business Chamber will host a breakfast forum titled “Doing Business with City & County Government” Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Guest speakers are Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. and Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford. Cost is $20.

86. Events - Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Center City Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet today at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

87. Events - Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will host a breakfast forum titled “Effective Discipline and Discharge” May 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Cost is free for BBB accredited businesses and $10 for guests. For reservations, contact Nancy Crawford at 757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org.

88. CCDC to Consider Loan, Grant Applications - Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The board of directors for the Center City Development Corp. at its meeting Wednesday will discuss a development loan application for a corner location at 77 S. Main St. and 85 Union Ave. and a second one for the Memphis College Preparatory Elementary School at 278 Greenlaw Ave.

89. Kramer, Crone Form New Alliance - Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Chances are that discussions of the coming May elections will be off-limits at the water cooler of a newly formed law firm Downtown.

Attorneys Alan Crone and Bruce Kramer combined their existing practices to form Kramer + Crone, which became effective on April 1. Both attorneys said their mutual respect for each other trumped opposing political ideologies.

90. Events - Monday, April 19, 2010

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a Lunch and Learn Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bethel University, 5885 Ridgeway Center Parkway. The event is free for members and prospective members. To register, contact Alexis Rutland at 543-5311 or arutland@memphischamber.com.

91. Events - Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “New EPA Lead Paint Renovation Rule For Real Estate” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

92. Events - Tuesday, April 6, 2010

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Julie Ellis, chair of the Charter Commission, will speak. Cost is $18. To register, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

93. Events - Monday, April 5, 2010

MPACT Memphis will hold a community service meeting today at 6 p.m. at Café Eclectic, 603 N. McLean Blvd. For reservations or more information, e-mail Kurt Schoeffler at communityservice@mpactmemphis.org.

94. Events - Friday, April 2, 2010

Launch Memphis will host a seminar titled “Bootstrapping: Business Plan Boot Camp” Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 516 Tennessee St. Cost is $40. To register, visit bootcampmem.eventbrite.com.

95. Events - Monday, March 1, 2010

The Memphis Bar Association Access to Justice Committee will meet today at noon at the MBA, 80 Monroe Ave., suite 220.

96. Events - Friday, February 26, 2010

The Memphis Gavel Club will hold a luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Yvonne Madlock, director of the Shelby County Health Department, will speak. For more information, call 754-3569.

97. Events - Thursday, February 25, 2010

The Memphis Bar Association will host a continuing legal education seminar today from 1:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. Kathy Story of Story Consulting will speak on “Managing Change and Transforming Your Legal Career.” To register, visit www.memphisbar.org.

98. Events - Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “The Master Mind Principle – A Proven Success Formula” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

99. Events - Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will speak. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

100. Events - Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association will present a continuing legal education seminar titled “Summary Judgment in Tennessee, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” today from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. To register, visit www.memphisbar.org.