There are 22 article(s) tagged Leadership Memphis:

• October 2023

  • Leadership Memphis hosting 16th annual Multicultural Breakfast

    The event will spotlight five local agencies: Agape Child & Family Services, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, Mid-South Food Bank, MIFA, and United Way of the Mid-South. 

    By Aisling Mäki October 29, 2023

• July 2022

  • Vitalant’s David Williams’ nonprofit journey comes full circle

    David Williams is a longtime dynamo in the city’s nonprofit sphere with a career dating back to the 1970s. At 68, he persists in his personal mission of serving nonprofits that serve disadvantaged populations in Memphis. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 25, 2022

• January 2022

  • MLK Day: How and where to volunteer this week

    Memphis community organizations are offering several days of upcoming volunteer opportunities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 11, 2022

• September 2021

  • Events throughout Shelby County honor fallen heroes of 9/11

    Ceremonies in Bartlett and at the Fire Museum of Memphis were among the events across Shelby County marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

    By Julia Baker and Abigail Warren September 12, 2021

• January 2021

  • Organizations commemorate King’s legacy with socially distant service

    Groups are finding virtual ways to serve for the MLK holiday this year because of the pandemic. 

    By Daja E. Henry January 14, 2021

• November 2020

  • Organizations push to empower youths, break barriers

    Facing History and Ourselves, Bridges, Girl Scouts: Heart of the South and the National Civil Rights Museum will participate in a panel discussion at Leadership Memphis’ annual Multicultural Breakfast Nov. 6 that will be held virtually this year. 

    By Christin Yates November 02, 2020

• January 2020

  • Volunteers fan out across city to remember MLK through community service

    Memphians volunteered across the Bluff City Monday, Jan. 20, to lend hands and serve the community in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.

    By Abigail Warren January 20, 2020

• December 2019

  • Leadership Memphis looking for Change Maker nominees

    Know people who make others’ lives better? Nominate them for Leadership Memphis Change Maker Awards. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 04, 2019

• October 2019

  • Porter brings wealth of knowledge to chairman’s post at Leadership Memphis

    Reginald Porter Jr. has worked at some of the largest and most influential companies and organizations in Memphis, giving him unique perspectives as new board chairman of Leadership Memphis. 

    By K. Denise Jennings October 31, 2019

• September 2019

  • Volunteer Memphis to host day of service in remembrance of 9/11 victims

    Volunteer Memphis is honoring the lives of those affected by 9/11 with a slate of service activities aimed at giving back to local first responders. The day's events include the dedication of plaques, free meals and military park cleanup projects.

    By Jared Boyd September 10, 2019

• August 2019

  • Leadership Memphis unveils new logo and website

    Leadership Memphis has unveiled a new logo and website to accompany the opening of a new office at 240 Madison Ave., Suite 601.

    By Natalie Pilgrim August 13, 2019

• May 2019

  • A Leadership Memphis grad relives the Executive Program journey

    Serving community lunch, judging a student oratorical contest, riding the bus, picking up tires – all expanded a Leadership Memphis Executive Program participant's experience.

    By Jamie R. Griffin May 11, 2019

• April 2019

  • Leadership Memphis program inspired volunteer

    Unlike other programs, the Leadership Memphis FastTrack program challenges young professionals and up-and-coming leaders to think outside of their normal scope, giving them a greater appreciation for diversity in culture, background, economics, community, industry and more.

    By Christin Webb April 15, 2019

• March 2019

  • Daily Briefs

    • Target planning $1.1 million renovation of Germantown store
    • Bankruptcy judge approves $5.2B deal to keep Sears open; company won't have a Memphis presence
    • City gives final approval for wastewater disinfection system

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 06, 2019

• February 2019

  • Daily Briefs

    • Event March 7 will address path out of poverty
    • Target planning $1.1 million renovation of Germantown store
    • $5.2B deal will keep Sears open; won't have Memphis presence

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 08, 2019

  • Daily Briefs

    • Leadership Memphis celebrating 40th anniversary by honoring 40 Memphis change makers
    • Memphis resident freed from prison lands book, movie deal
    • Shelby County Court Clerk to appear before State Supreme Court on expungement case

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 06, 2019

• January 2019

  • MLK Days of Service pays tribute to Dr. King’s passion for community involvement

    Weekend of community service projects will bring area residents together to continue Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

    By Christin Yates January 16, 2019

• November 2018

  • Speakers tout advantages of diversity at Leadership Memphis breakfast

    Five top executives from five large businesses in Memphis participated in a panel discussion Friday on the importance of building and maintaining diversity in the workplace.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 03, 2018

  • Diversity starts at the top at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

    At Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, diversity has always been part of the hospital’s DNA. When Michael Ugwueke, DHA, FACHE, joined the team in 2017 as president and chief executive officer, he was tasked with continuing the momentum that propelled diversity and inclusion throughout the health system.

    By Christin Yates November 03, 2018

  • Memphis offers taste of diversity for Jim Meeks

    Growing up in western Kentucky, Jim Meeks was not exposed to a lot of diversity. After attending Murray State University and living in Sarasota, Florida, for 20 years following graduation, his first encounter with any sort of diverse population was during a time when he was living in Louisville, Kentucky.

    By Christin Yates November 03, 2018

  • Promoting diversity in the workplace: Carolyn Hardy

    Carolyn Hardy’s passion for diversity in the workplace began decades ago during her tenure at J.M. Smucker Co. Taking advantage of Smucker’s 100 percent tuition reimbursement, she received her master’s degree and also became a CPA, which opened the door to new opportunities at the company.

    By Christin Yates November 03, 2018

• October 2018

  • Five prominent business leaders to discuss diversity in the workplace

    Five panelists representing major companies in the Memphis area will share their thoughts and perspectives on diversity in the workplace at the 11th annual Leadership Memphis Multicultural Breakfast and diversity panel with the theme “ROI of Diversity,” Friday, Nov. 2, at Holiday Inn - University of Memphis.

    By Christin Yates October 22, 2018