Three local business owners share secrets to success
Slow, steady growth and a commitment to consistency and quality are the lessons three successful Memphis entrepreneurs shared Thursday at a Daily Memphian seminar.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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September 2019
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Financial Services First Horizon beats consensus EPS estimate by 5 cents in Q2
Memphis-based banking holding company surpasses estimates for earnings and revenue in solid second quarter.
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Spirit of Memphis Diaper bank will address families’ needs in Shelby County
The Mid-South Food Bank has partnered with the Urban Child Institute to help low-income parents and women in Shelby County by providing diapers and feminine care products through a new program called the Bare Needs Diaper Bank.
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Spirit of Memphis Community Foundation marks 50 years of serving the Mid-South
Community Foundation's new Forever Fund is a permanent endowment that will ensure grants will be distributed for generations to come.
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August 2019
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Business Electrical muscle stimulation studio provides low-impact workouts
The first of 10 Memphis-area Manduu studios opened recently on South Perkins, and the second will open at 6165 Poplar around the first of October.
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Financial Services Banks with Memphis presence reported solid Q2 financial results
Strong first half of 2019 for local banks facing headwinds in the second half with changing monetary policy.
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Midtown Crone Construction opening Midtown showroom
Family business Crone Construction will open a showroom at 798 S. Cooper St. in the Cooper-Young neighborhood.
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Business NexGen fund allows young philanthropists to begin journey of giving
Christian Community Foundation has created a new fund called NexGen that waives the $2,500 investment minimum, allowing younger adults to become philanthropists with whatever funds are available to them.
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Business Memphis entrepreneurial ecosystems gain nearly $1.5 million, national recognition
Memphis is put on national stage for entrepreneurs as two organizations land competitive grants to grow the ecosystem for business startups.
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Business Kindred Place helps former couples successfully co-parent
Referrals from judges led to a new divorce and separation counseling program at Kindred Place that puts more focus on the emotional impact of separations on the children.
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Financial Services Mutual fund helping drive growth for Preserver Partners
Preserver Partners has grown to nearly $150 million in assets under management and nearly 500 investors.
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Health Care Longest-serving faculty member of SCO has no plans to retire
Dr. Glen Steele, who was enshrined into the National Optometry Hall of Fame this summer, has no plans to slow down his work at Southern College of Optometry.
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Business Local State Farm agent expands with second Memphis-area office
A local State Farm agent has opened a second office in the Mid-South, a first for the insurance company in the Memphis area.
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July 2019
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Business International Paper Q2 earnings exceed estimates
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Business Menus4ALL provides dining solutions for visually impaired patrons
Memphis-based startup company offers smartphone solutions for those with limited vision so they can enjoy an easier dining experience.
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Financial Services BancorpSouth matches Q2 earnings estimates
BancorpSouth reported higher revenues and earnings in the second quarter compared to a year ago while completing two mergers and repurchasing shares of the company during the period.
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Financial Services Bank of America opens new office with Merrill Lynch under new Memphis market president
Livingston Albritten, new Memphis market president for Bank of America, wants the institution to play a bigger role in the city's financial industry.
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Financial Services Net income rises 17% for Pinnacle Financial in second quarter
Pinnacle records double-digit growth in net income and revenue for its second quarter compared to the same period in 2018.
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Business Midtown PR agency recognized as Facebook Marketing Partner
Harrison Edwards riding distinction as a Facebook Marketing Partner.
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Business $1 million in scholarships awarded to women to ‘follow their dreams’
Girls Inc., BankTennessee and A Step Ahead Foundation have awarded $1 million in college scholarships to women in the Memphis area since forming a partnership in 2014.
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June 2019
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Financial Services Local strategists weigh in on Fed interest rate decision
Some say a lowering of the federal funds rate is possible at Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, but most local strategists don't see that just yet.
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Business Disaster, trade-related assistance going to strained farmers
Local farmers hit hard by disastrous rain are entering a second year of disruption in the China trade market caused by U.S. tariffs.
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City of Memphis Memphis Child Advocacy Center opens expanded campus
The nonprofit works with other community agencies to help children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse get through the trauma and heal.
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City of Memphis Agape targets families fighting cycle of poverty
The child and family services agency has expanded efforts to reach both children and parents before a foster parent option must be considered.
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Education Students speak candidly to incoming Teach For America corps members
Shelby County Schools students spoke candidly this week on what they want and need from teachers.
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