Bankers say economic conditions mostly positive, as Beige Book shows
With a few exceptions, most local business sectors have remained stable or saw slightly improved conditions over the past several weeks.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
127 articles by Christin Yates :
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October 2019
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First Horizon beats on Q3 earnings, sees positive conditions into 2020
First Horizon National Corp. reports third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 43 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 42 cents per share.
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Pinnacle reports Q3 diluted EPS of $1.44, up 19% from 2018
Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. reported net income of $1.44 per diluted common share for its third quarter, up 19% from a year ago.
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Green Square Asset Management rebrands as Principal Street Partners
Memphis-based Green Square Asset Management has rebranded to Principal Street Partners and become an independent asset management firm.
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Hutchison’s farm teaches girls more than farming
Donation helps Hutchison School expand its teaching farm, with additional phases of growth still to come.
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Protecting older Memphians from financial fraud
Older Memphis residents should prepare for and find trusted advisers or loved ones to help them combat financial exploitation, local experts say.
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International cotton executives visit Cotton Belt to learn about U.S. production
Textile manufacturing executives representing 14 countries are visiting the U.S. Cotton Belt this week for the Cotton USA Orientation Tour.
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September 2019
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AutoZone reports record sales for fiscal year 2019
AutoZone Inc. has reported net sales of $4.0 billion for its fourth quarter (17 weeks) that ended Aug. 31, 2019, an increase of 12.1% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 (16 weeks).
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EDGE approves PILOT for Renasant Bank headquarters
Demolition of two older office buildings to make way for construction of Renasant's new Memphis headquarters is scheduled to begin next month.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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International Paper Q2 earnings exceed estimates
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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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