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TREZEVANT NAMES BOARD MEMBERS Trezevant has recently named the following as officers for the nonprofit’s board of directors: John Ivy, chairman; Shade Robinson, vice chairman; Estella Mayhue-Greer, secretary; David "Casey" Bowlin, immediate past board chairman. Returning board members include: Bruce Hopkins; Cyndi Couri, Board President of Mary Galloway Home; Matt Crow; The Right Rev. Don ...read more

OIS RELOCATES OFFICES  (Memphis, TN) - Ohio Intermodal Services (OIS), a member of the IMC Companies family of brands, is moving its Cincinnati offices in from a 600-square-foot space at 1425 Ledlie Street to a 2,300-square-foot facility at 2801 Spring Grove Avenue. With offices in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, OIS is focused on providing container drayage for clients in the Ohio Valley. ...read more

HI-SPEED INDUSTRIAL SERVICE NAMES NEW CFO Hi-Speed Industrial Service recently named B. J. Curtis as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his new position, he owned and oversaw operations for two Arkansas-based ACE Hardware locations as well as Curtis Lumber Company, Inc. In his new role, he will oversee financial strategy, economic analysis and compliance for Hi-Speed. Curtis earned ...read more

AGAPE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES ANNOUNCES NEW TEAM MEMBERS, BOARD AND PROMOTIONS Agape Child & Family Services recently named Lori Humber operations director of the nonprofit's Powerlines Community Network that provides community-based services to families where they live. She most recently served as volunteer services director for the organization. In her new role, Humber will oversee Agape's ...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

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 31, 2017 – Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB) has hired Sean Waybright as Vice President and Business Development Officer. Waybright reports to Charles Yorke, President of the Paragon Bank Small Business Capital Group, and is based in the group’s Denver office.  “With his commitment to the industry and desire to expand the small business community, Sean was an instant asset to the ...read more