News for Chamber

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ANNOUNCES RWE AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF JA INSPIRELeading renewable energy company fuels hands-on career exploration event for Mid-South 8th graders  Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South recently announced that RWE, a leading renewable energy company in the U.S., has graciously committed to serve as presenting sponsor of the nonprofit’s one-of-a-kind career ...read more

Hollywood Feed University Presents Online Course on Heartworms in Pets: Everything You Should Know & How to Prevent Them Hollywood Feed recently hosted a free virtual class, entitled “Heartworms in Pets: Everything You Should Know & How to Prevent Them” taught by board member of the American Heartworm Society, Angele Bice. This course was part of Hollywood Feed’s free pet wellness education ...read more

Dedicated Board Guides Vibrant Trezevant Community Trezevant, a continuing care retirement community located in the heart of Memphis at 177 North Highland, recently held its annual board reception to honor current and former members of the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Bruce Hopkins was named the new Chairman of Trezevant’s Board of Directors, taking over the role from Immediate Past Board ...read more

Baby Grand is a Memphis creative agency specializing in brand strategy, design, and content. To help start new businesses, create jobs, and stimulate economic impact in under-resourced areas, the agency is launching Baby Grants. The program provides initial seed funding and brand design for under-resourced entrepreneurs in Memphis. Selected applicants receive up to $1,500 in grant funds plus a ...read more

Hollywood Feed University Presents Online Course on The Healing Journey: Helping Children Understand & Process Pet Loss Hollywood Feed recently hosted a free virtual class, entitled “The Healing Journey: Helping Children Understand & Process Pet Loss” taught by Certified Pet Loss Professional, Coleen Ellis. This course was part of Hollywood Feed’s free pet wellness education resource known as ...read more

Chris Hope Foundation Partners with The Financial ActAffiliation will help families financially burdened by cancer and chronic illness rebuild credit scores MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 28, 2021 – The Chris Hope Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization providing financial and social support services to families of children diagnosed with pediatric cancer and other childhood illnesses, today ...read more

ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT  WHAT: Eclectic Eye presents "Spirit Animal" by Karen MulfordWHEN: February 16, 2018 – April 11, 2018WHERE: Eclectic Eye showroom 242 South Cooper St. Midtown Memphis        INFO: The “Spirit Animal” series features wildlife portraits and silhouettes captured by acrylic paint on canvas. The color scheme and style vary from piece to piece, making this series representative of ...read more

Memphis, Tenn., November 1, 2017 – Eclectic Eye, a Memphis destination for optometry services and stylish eyewear needs, today announced a special anniversary sale in celebration of 15 successful years in business.  Since opening the store in the heart of Midtown, Memphis, Eclectic Eye has pioneered the local optometry provider model and truly defined how small businesses contribute to the ...read more

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT  WHAT: Francis Klein Trunk Show at Eclectic EyeWHEN: Saturday, September 23, 2017, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.WHERE: Eclectic Eye, 242 S. Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104EVENT INFO Join us September 23 as we host a Francis Klein Trunk Show! Dixie Klein, daughter of the designer, will be in attendance. Francis Klein originated in Paris, so it's no secret that the designs are influenced ...read more

MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 30, 2017 – Lehman-Roberts Co., a leader in the highway paving, construction and aggregate industry, today announced two of its plants have earned Diamond Achievement Commendation by the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA). Plant 10 in Byhalia, Mississippi and Plant 7 in Batesville, Mississippi were honored with the Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence ...read more

MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 16, 2017 – Lehman-Roberts Co., a leader in the highway paving, construction and aggregate industry, has hired Michael Frizzell as Project Manager and Izaac Robinson as Safety Coordinator. Frizzell reports to John Paul Finerson, Vice President of Northern Operations, and Robinson reports to Harold Edwards, Safety Officer.  “Michael’s experience and extensive knowledge of our ...read more

MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 10, 2017 –  Fisher Phillips has been recognized by BTI Consulting Group for having Leading Collaboration across the law firm. The firm was one of 54 chosen nationally to receive this recognition. BTI’s “Law Firms with the Best Collaboration 2017” is based on in-depth telephone interviews with leading legal decision makers at large organizations with $1 billion or more in ...read more

MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 3, 2017 – Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB) today announced the promotion of Sanjay Dave as Assistant Vice President, Banking Center Manager and Security. Dave reports to Senior Vice President, Carol McConkey, and Chief Financial Officer, Lewis Perkins.  “Sanjay has made incredible strides within our company, and we’re honored to have a team member who is as dedicated as he is ...read more

inferno, a full-service advertising, public relations, design and digital marketing firm, has appointed Lauren Berry as public relations account coordinator and Von Ralls as web developer. Berry reports to Beth Wilson, public relations manager, and Ralls reports to David Zachry, interactive manager.  “Lauren’s journalism background makes her an excellent addition to our PR department, and we look ...read more

Jeff Weintraub, regional managing partner of Fisher Phillips in Memphis, has been selected to the "Top 100 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys" in the United States by Human Resource Executive magazine.   The list of influential employment attorneys was compiled on the basis of curriculum-vitae analyses, evaluations by clients and peers and reporting by the staff of Lawdragon, a media company and ...read more

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 16, 2017 – The Seam, a commodities trading and agribusiness software provider, today announced it is expanding operations in the Memphis area and will move to 3400 Players Club Parkway, part of the Southwind Office Plaza. The transition comes after the company’s announcement in January that it is working with IBM and cotton industry leaders to create a blockchain-based ...read more