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Pork rind toss, blind-folded gift wrap contest key Memphis Made Games at Walmart

By , Daily Memphian Published: December 10, 2018 11:14 PM CT
<strong>Beverly Dean with Impact Innovations teams up with WREG weatherman Tim Simpson in the cupcake decorating competition during the Memphis Made Games at the Winchester Road Walmart on Dec. 6, 2018, to benefit the Salvation Army. Walmart came up with the games to showcase products from four Memphis-area companies sold in its stores: Brim's Snack Foods, American Plastic Toys, Rich's (desserts and icing), and Impact Innovations (gift wrap).</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Beverly Dean with Impact Innovations teams up with WREG weatherman Tim Simpson in the cupcake decorating competition during the Memphis Made Games at the Winchester Road Walmart on Dec. 6, 2018, to benefit the Salvation Army. Walmart came up with the games to showcase products from four Memphis-area companies sold in its stores: Brim's Snack Foods, American Plastic Toys, Rich's (desserts and icing), and Impact Innovations (gift wrap). (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

If you buy a tub of whipped topping, a plastic toy, fried pork rinds or gift wrap at Walmart, you may be contributing to a paycheck for a Memphis-area worker.

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Wayne Risher

Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.

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