Black Enterprise CEO says Memphis black-owned firms can solve ...
By Kevin McKenzie of The Commercial Appeal Updated: Yesterday 3:50 p.m. 1 Earl “Butch” Graves Jr., chief executive of New York-based Black Enterprise, offered tough-love advice today to minority-owned businesses seeking government contracts in Memphis. “You can solve many of your own challenges by simply reinvesting in yourselves,” Graves told an audience of more than 300 who signed up for the City of Memphis' “We Mean Business” symposium. Graves, son of the founder of Black Ent..>> view originalBoyle files for permit for $20M project in E. Memphis
By Thomas Bailey Jr. of The Commercial Appeal Updated: Yesterday 6:19 p.m. 0 Memphis developer Boyle Investment Co. today filed documents showing plans for a $20.1 million building in an East Memphis area that draws the most demand for office space in the region. Representatives for Boyle could not be reached Tuesday evening. But its application for a building permit shows plans for construction at 949 S. Shady Grove, at the southwest corner of Shady Grove and Briarcrest. The de..>> view originalRating Agencies, State Comptroller Tout Improved City of Memphis ...
VOL. 131 | NO. 149 | Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Rating Agencies, State Comptroller Tout Improved City of Memphis Finances By Bill Dries Updated 2:18PM The most outspoken critic of the city’s financial condition said Monday, July 25, that Memphis leaders have made a “remarkable achievement.” “Just three years ago there was a serious question about whether the City Council would take the necessary steps to control its budget and determine Memphis’ future,” Tenne..>> view originalHopson: 123 teachers still needed for Memphis schools before Aug. 8
With less than two weeks until the school year begins, Shelby County Schools needs to fill 123 teaching jobs but expects to have almost all of its classrooms staffed when the first bell rings. Over half of those positions opened up during the last two weeks, and most are for elementary and special education. Superintendent Dorsey Hopson offered the staffing update during a back-to-school report to the school board Tuesday evening. He said many teachers who were considering retiring waited unt..>> view originalProtesters push Memphis business leaders to close economic gap ...
Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Protesters demanded more jobs and opportunities for African-American people. "Poverty itself is an illness, man. It's a scarcity that's infected this city and these two agencies, in particular, have perpetuated that," Al Lewis said. Group leaders said the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of the city's top CEO's called "Memphis Tomorrow" have the power to fix economic problems they said are plaguing the blac..>> view originalMemphis Baby Boomers Seek Support Of Local Organizations to ...
VOL. 131 | NO. 149 | Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Guest Column Memphis Baby Boomers Seek Support Of Local Organizations to Age in Their Homes By KEITH ALLEN Updated 2:13PM Advancements in technology and medicine have contributed to an increased lifespan and adults are living well beyond retirement years. As baby boomers reach retirement age, AARP predicts that the population of adults older than 65 will surpass 70 million people by 2030. Memphis is experiencing ..>> view originalMemphis Grizzlies announce preseason schedule
× Memphis Grizzlies announce preseason schedule MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies will kick off the 2016-17 year at home, with the first three of their preseason games to be played at the FedExForum. The Orlando Magic will come to the Bluff City Oct. 3, followed by the Atlanta Hawks Oct. 6 and the Philadelphia 76ers Oct. 11. The Grizzlies will then hit the road to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder Oct. 13 in Tulsa, the Houston Rockets Oct. 15 and the Minnesota Timberwolves Oct..>> view original
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