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Transportation & Logistics
“The sky’s the limit” is a recurring theme in conversations among students, faculty and administrators of a school for aircraft mechanics in the shadow of FedEx Express’ Memphis world hub. -
Business
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. -
Business
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. -
Business
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. -
Business
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. -
Business
Diversity is promoted organically at Regional One Health
Before moving to Memphis in 2010, Dr. Reginald Coopwood had a successful private practice as a general surgeon and later moved into administration as the chief medical officer at Nashville General Hospital at Meharry in 2005. Since joining Regional One Health in March of 2010 as president and chief executive officer, Coopwood has made it his mission to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. -
Business
Memphis Theological Seminary battling budget problems, with new president Susan Parker guiding the way
Memphis Theological Seminary is working to bridge a budget deficit during the first of a three-year financial solvency plan under the guidance of its interim president, Susan Parker, Ph.D. -
City of Memphis
Tom Lee Park remake goes beyond park borders
The remade Mississippi River Park with its own “River Garden” opens in a week. The River Line trail running along the east side of Wolf River Harbor to Big River Crossing will debut the same day. Mud Island River Park is closed until the spring after a season of experiment and minor tweaks. -
Financial Services
First Horizon restructures consumer, wholesale banking divisions
First Horizon National Corp. is restructuring the leadership of its wholesale and consumer banking divisions in a move the company says will advance its long-term objectives. -
Business
Convention Center bids come in below $175 million target
The rebidding of the renovation of the Memphis Cook Convention Center has come in below the $175 million the city has to spend on the project. -
Business
Strickland backs regionalism in new economic development push
An emerging plan for a better local economic development strategy will include a healthy dose of regionalism, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says, and adhere closely to recommendations from ad hoc groups calling for better research, closer management of companies looking at Memphis and setting and sticking to goals for pursuing specific industries. -
Guest Columnists Who inherits when you die without a will? Part 2
Editor's note: Part two in a three-part series. -
Guest Columnists Rays of Wisdom: Combining finances
Ray’s Take: When you enter into marriage or a serious relationship, the decision on whether you should combine your finances is an important one and should be thought through carefully and planned out appropriately. -
Business
River Parks Partnership selects firms to lead Tom Lee Park redevelopment
The Memphis River Parks Partnership has chosen two firms to lead the redevelopment of Tom Lee Park. -
Business
New health insurance company enters Memphis market
Oscar Insurance Corp. has expanded its Tennessee footprint to include residents in the Memphis metro counties of Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Lauderdale and Haywood. -
Shelby County U of M gets $5M to study ‘breaches’ in Memphis aquifer
The University of Memphis’ Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research has been awarded a five-year, $5 million contract to conduct extensive research on the water quality of the Memphis aquifer. -
Suburbs
Latest tenants at Lake District bring retail presence to more than 100,000 square feet
The Lake District has secured six more tenants, effectively boosting its committed retail presence to more than 100,000 square feet. -
Business
Olive Branch Airport looks to new era of city ownership
The city of Olive Branch completed the purchase of Olive Branch Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 31, ending a 45-year run of private ownership of one of Mississippi’s busiest airports. -
Healthcare
Smartphone app creates variation on workplace wellness
A local tech company is harnessing the power of data and gamification to improve employee wellness and reduce smartphone distraction in the workplace. Memphis-based Extracon Science LLC recently announced the launch of EngageMode, an app which has been in beta testing and is rolling out with current customers. -
Guest Columnists
The Daily Traveler: Exploring Christmas in New York
New York City at Christmas borders on a real-life fantasyland decked out with every holiday movie cliché, from ice skating under massive trees to visiting Santa at the Macy’s in Herald Square. -
Business Movers & Shakers
Susan Hadley Maynor, vice president of economic development for the Greater Memphis Chamber, was named president of the Tennessee Economic Development Council for 2018-2019. -
Business
Big contractor fills need in U of M neighborhood
The construction firm building the University of Memphis’ $35 million pedestrian bridge, parking garage and plazas this week completed a small project – free of charge – that solves a problem for the adjoining neighborhood. -
Business
Target site in Cordova won’t stay vacant long, experts believe
With more than 57,000 vehicles a day passing by on Germantown Parkway and a Walmart Supercenter next door, Target’s soon-to-be-vacated Cordova store shouldn’t stay empty for long, real estate experts say. -
Criminal Justice
Memphis attorney Marvin Ballin dies at 87
Memphis attorney Marvin Ballin, founder of a criminal defense law firm that includes his son, daughter and grandson, died Tuesday morning. -
Business
Concourse starts work on Church Health YMCA swimming pool
The planned swimming pool for Church Health YMCA and Crosstown Concourse will be 2,569 square feet and offer a separate spray/splash area, a deck for lounging, a lift and steps to make the pool accessible, four swim lanes, starting blocks at the deeper end, and an accessory building that houses bathrooms, an office, storage and check-in counter.
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