Unfortunately for the Memphis academic community – specifically Rhodes College – the ties that bind have proven too strong for economics professor Art Carden, who’s leaving the school after a six-year stint and moving to Birmingham, Ala., to take a … Continue reading
As the economy continues to improve – and of course how well you think that’s happening depends a lot on how your business is faring and your own economic barometer – certain things are bound to occur. Like increased sales and … Continue reading
If you’re a military veteran and interested in launching your own business, specifically a franchise of an existing successful company, then listen up: This is news you can use. A new list that includes more than 24 business categories offers … Continue reading
A year after tornadoes swept through and devastated Joplin, Mo., (including 545 businesses that were destroyed or severely damaged) and raised awareness about the need for disaster preparedness measures, many small businesses still haven’t heeded the message. A new study conducted by FedEx Corp. … Continue reading
Here we are in the middle of Memphis in May, national Small Business Week is just around the corner (it’ll kick off on Sunday, by the way) and opportunities abound for area entrepreneurs and small business owners to get better … Continue reading
Calling all Memphis area musicians: Make sure you sign up to attend tomorrow’s free workshop at the Memphis Music Resource Center, 431 S. Main in Downtown Memphis. The forum is being sponsored by the Memphis Music Foundation and it’s a … Continue reading
A week ago, Dr. Mary McDonald announced that after 35 years with the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, the last 14 of which she’s served as superintendent of Catholic Schools. Today she tweaked that narrative a bit, informing members of the Society … Continue reading
In case you aren’t aware, National Small Business Week is almost upon us (it officially kicks off on May 20) with a wealth of events slated to celebrate the entrepreneurial engines driving this country. The only problem is that this national … Continue reading
At last week’s Interactive Expedition breakfast, member Beth Sanders teased attendees with hints that her WordPress Memphis group would be hosting a phenomenal gathering soon, but she couldn’t divulge details until everything was in place. Well, now everything is in … Continue reading
Techies, unite. That’s the rallying cry behind TechCamp Memphis, a revamped version of previous Bar Camp “unconferences” that have been staged here over the past few years with the mission of promoting our local technology community. TechCamp, a technology, social … Continue reading
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