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Business
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. -
Public Safety
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. -
Health Care
Baptist Women’s Health offers mammograms on the go
Though it may resemble a truck from the outside, the interior of Baptist Women’s Health Center’s new mobile mammogram unit is something else entirely. -
State Government
Lee’s a political ‘outsider,’ but his company does plenty of government work
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee presents himself as a political “outsider.” He’s never run for public office, and he says he’s “never worked for the government.” -
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. -
Business
DCA, Morris Marketing take top honors at 2018 VOX Awards
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Memphis awarded creative communications consulting firm DCA its “Best in Show” honor during the organization’s 25th annual VOX Awards. -
Business
Elmwood Cemetery fundraiser ‘Soul of the City’ rises
If you want to know the origins of Memphis, a good place to start is historic Elmwood Cemetery, where much of its history rests. -
Collierville
Wet weather doesn’t hamper attendees or exhibitors in Collierville Business Expo
Despite a steady rain, more than 100 vendors and an estimated 1,500 attendees turned out for the annual Collierville Business Expo and Holiday Market at the H.W. Cox Community Center on Wednesday. -
Business
Three initiatives help First Tennessee Bank achieve diversity and inclusion
For First Tennessee and its president of banking, David Popwell, the organization has three areas of focus when it comes to diversity and inclusivity. -
Downtown
Clayborn Reborn envisions the future of historic Downtown Temple
In a sanctuary once desolate, hope floats. More than 200 visitors from across the city attended an open house at Clayborn Temple, where they listened and learned what could be next for the historic Downtown landmark. -
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
Beverly Robertson tapped as interim leader of Greater Memphis Chamber
For at least a year, the Greater Memphis Chamber will be led by an African-American woman whose deep roots in the city are matched by a stellar track record in business and nonprofit worlds. -
Business
Community Foundation commemorates MLK50 by awarding six grants to nonprofits
The celebration of MLK50 has been a pivotal movement in Memphis’ history and a point of advancing the city forward into the future. -
Business
Movers & Shakers
Cindy Cleveland has joined Diversified Trust, an independent comprehensive wealth management firm, as principal and chief talent officer. In that role, she is responsible for talent development and working closely with executive management in the development of internal practices that align with the firm’s strategic priorities and culture. Cleveland has more than 19 years’ experience in human resources. Prior to joining Diversified Trust, she served as vice president of talent management and leadership development at First Tennessee Bank. -
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
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
J.R. ‘Pitt’ Hyde retiring from AutoZone board of directors
The founder of Memphis-based AutoZone Inc. is retiring from the company’s board of directors. -
Business
Civil Axe Throwing lands on Broad, brings unique sport to Memphis
A new sport has set up shop next to the Rec Room adding to the area’s eclectic social scene. Civil Axe Throwing, owned by Jorge and Erin Lima, is Memphis’ first axe throwing venue. After opening locations in Chattanooga and Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama, Lima expanded to Memphis with an official opening last week. -
Business
Low-speed, high-fun Moke hits the road in Memphis
Take a spin Downtown in an all-electric Moke and you’ll undoubtedly notice the double-takes from passersby. Clever and compact, this ride is so fresh it fairly begs a second glance. “Is that a cutdown Jeep?” a construction worker asked as we passed by. Fair enough. It’s got an open-air ride and sporty grill, not to mention bold paint options (think bubblegum pink and canary yellow). -
Business
Supreme Court affirms employee waiver of class action
The last 20 years have seen a dramatic rise in employee class-action lawsuits against employers. Hoping to mitigate the trend, employers increasingly use mandatory arbitration provisions in employment contracts, often requiring employees to waive their right to pursue claims as a class if a dispute arises. -
Business
Let’s Grow: Be ‘that department’
Which department acts like a lightening rod within your organization? You know that if they are called to participate in a meeting it will be both productive and enjoyable. You smile anticipating the meeting, even leaving your smartphone and laptop on your desk because you know it will be completely engrossing. -
Business
Cordelia’s Market evolves with new words, paint and selections
The grocery store and gathering spot that has served Harbor Town for 20 years will celebrate its renovation and rebranding on Saturday. -
Business
Elephants, wolves and dogs, oh my! Canine trainers converge on Memphis
Elephants and wolves were very much part of the conversation among 300 dog trainers gathered at the Memphis Cook Convention Center this week. -
Business 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. -
Business
Death of a retail icon
It began on a winter day in 1886, when a retail jeweler in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, received a package of watches that had been shipped to him by a Chicago company. The jeweler refused the package. He did not order the watches, and he had no interest in them.
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