There are 16 article(s) tagged New Memphis:

• August 2019

  • Tipping Point: A Detroiter finds her place in Memphis

    'Memphis makes sure you don’t forget the history here, which is invaluable. Memphis is a special place, and the history holds what Memphis’ unique character is.'

    By Anna Cox Thompson August 21, 2019

  • Tipping Point: U of M student makes internships work for her

    Memphis is an ideal place to launch a career, says Keely Grady, whose internships include work at ALSAC, Le Bonheur and AutoZone.

    By Anna Cox Thompson August 09, 2019

  • Tipping Point: A journey from the Netherlands to 'explosive growth' in Memphis

    Sebastiaan de Kok says living and working in Memphis has been a pleasant surprise. "People are so nice and welcoming. Not just nice, people can be nice anywhere and say their pleasantries. People genuinely want to help you out in Memphis."

    By Anna Cox Thompson August 02, 2019

• July 2019

  • Tipping Point: Bank of America expands student program

    The Student Leader program, which began in 2005, is in 90 Bank of America markets, but 2019 marks the inaugural year for the Memphis market.

    By Anna Cox Thompson July 29, 2019

  • Coffee named new senior VP of Chairman's Circle

    Nancy Coffee is the new senior vice president of the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Chairman’s Circle, the chamber announced Friday.

    By Bill Dries July 26, 2019

  • New Memphis hosts luncheon to celebrate impact of local internships

    New Memphis invited interns and their bosses to a luncheon in celebration of its Launch program, which focuses on providing businesses with resources to hire and retain young talent.

    By Jared Boyd July 25, 2019

  • Tipping Point: Grizzlies internships aren't limited to basketball

    College students who attended a New Memphis Launch Session hosted by the Grizzlies learned there are also roles they can play in human resources, communications and IT to make the show go on.

    By Anna Cox Thompson July 24, 2019

• June 2019

  • Tipping Point: The power of pivoting

    “I was told that if I’d gone to business school I would have learned that pivoting in a business is a smart thing to do. If something isn’t working, discontinue it. ... So, technically I didn’t start and fail; I pivoted.”

    By Anna Cox Thompson June 07, 2019

• March 2019

  • Next generation of female leaders gives visions of Memphis' future

    Five emerging leaders from the biotech, arts, community organization, philanthropic and education sectors shared their perspectives and visions of how Memphis can evolve during New Memphis' "Celebrate What's Right: The Next Wave of Women" luncheon Tuesday.

    By Elle Perry March 06, 2019

• February 2019

  • Tipping Point: Corrigan finds charm, character living in Memphis

    While living in Memphis was not originally in the cards for Eustis Corrigan, the UBS financial adviser has come to love the Bluff City and all it offers.

    By Christin Yates February 20, 2019

  • Tipping Point: Worth Jones took the winding road to a career in real estate

    The road to Worth Jones’ successful real estate career was not the easiest or the most direct. From institutional bond sales to a stint as a full-time dad, his path to his professional calling has been winding and often challenging.

    By Christin Yates February 08, 2019

• November 2018

  • Tipping Point: Educators of Excellence Honoree Rebecca Bowers

    Leading by example is something Rebecca Bowers, third grade teacher at Kingsbury Elementary, lives out not just daily but hour by hour. As she encourages her students to stay curious and ask questions, she, too, endeavors to remain a lifelong learner.

    By Anna Cox Thompson November 09, 2018

• October 2018

  • Tipping Point: Educators of Excellence honoree James Johnson

    The saying goes that if you like what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. James Johnson, science teacher at Chickasaw Middle School, found his calling in the field of education, and it’s evident he truly loves what he does for a living.

    By Anna Cox Thompson October 26, 2018

  • The Tipping Point: Educators of Excellence honoree Jeffrey Veale Jr.

    There’s an old African saying to “run towards the roar.” For those unfamiliar, it means to run toward what scares you instead of away from it, for the greatest reward often comes from the greatest risk. Jeffrey Veale Jr., school director at Leadership Preparatory Charter School, “ran towards the roar” when he decided to enter the field of education.

    By Anna Cox Thompson October 12, 2018

• September 2018

  • The Tipping Point: Albano brings experience to new Shelby County Schools role

    Editor’s note: Memphis stands at the threshold of incredible possibility. In this series, New Memphis introduces innovative Memphians who are driving our city forward and forging its future success.

    By Anna Cox Thompson September 28, 2018

  • The Tipping Point: Smith follows ‘faith journey’ in launching new school

    When walking through life, there are bound to be opportunities for improvement. There are two types of people: those who simply complain about an issue and those who actively seek to change it. Ashley Smith, founder and CEO of Artesian Schools, falls into the latter camp.

    By Anna Cox Thompson September 24, 2018