Jack Belz Speaks to Chamber Leaders

Aug. 30

The Memphis Regional Chamber presents a board leadership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Ave. Jack Belz, chairman and chief executive officer of Belz Enterprises, is the guest speaker. For more information, contact Tunga Lee at 543-3571.

The Mid-South Investors Association meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in meeting room C of the Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Contact Deborah Murdock at 861-6556.

Aug. 31

Ten Memphis arts organizations calling themselves The ARTeries (Were So Vein) host a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Opera Memphis, 6745 Wolf River Parkway. The event includes live musical performances. Call 529-6341.

The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at French Riviera Spa, 2005 Exeter. Contact Judy Simerson at 755-1200 for more information.

Sept. 1

The Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board meets at noon in the HEHFB conference room, 65 Union Ave., Suite 1120. Contact John Baker at 527-6400 for details.

The Greater Memphis Arts Council and other area arts organizations recognize Memphis state legislators for funds the General Assembly provides to the Tennessee Arts Commission from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Opera Memphis, 6745 Wolf River Parkway. Activities include performances by Ballet Memphis, Playhouse on the Square, Opera Memphis and the Memphis Symphony. Call 578-ARTS for more information.

The Center City Commission Design Review Board meets at 5 p.m. in the commissions conference room, 114 N. Main Street. Call 575-0555 for more information.

Mpact Memphis hosts a Toastmasters meeting at 6 p.m. at EmergeMemphis, 516 Tennessee St. Call 312-7760.

Sept. 2

The Memphis Regional Chamber presents the Passport to Export Series from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the FedEx Chamber boardroom, 22 N. Front St., Suite 200. Workshop covers export marketing, legal considerations, government resources and more. Cost is $100 for members; $125 for non-members. Contact Phil Johnson or Beverly Davis at 543-3547 for more information.

The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets at 8 a.m. at the chamber offices, 2195 S. Germantown Road. Call 755-1200 for more information.

The Memphis Regional Chamber hosts a campaign rewards session from noon to 1 p.m. at DoubleTree Hotel, 5069 Sanderlin Ave. Contact Tunga Lee at 543-3571 for details.

The Riverfront Walking Club meets at 5:30 p.m. in the second parking lot of Greenbelt Park on Island Drive. A qualified instructor will be on hand to monitor walkers performance and improvement. This event is free. Call 576-7237 for more information.

Sept. 3

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts Reversing the Dreaded Termination: Making the Most of the Worst Situations from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at MAAR offices, 6393 Poplar Ave. Call 218-8221.

Sept. 4

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development hosts the Latina Memphis Fiesta from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave. There will be music, dance, a parade of Latin American nations and food from several regions. Call 366-5882 for more information.

Upcoming Events

Sept. 6

The second annual Chick-Fil-A 5K begins at 9 a.m. in front of the AutoZone Inc. headquarters, 123 S. Front St. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the entry plaza of AutoZone Park. Proceeds from the race benefit Junior Achievement. Call 366-7800.