Member Advice with Sean Blankenship
In the Mix Recap: Venue 901
in the mix | venue 901
In the Mix events are a great way to meet and connect with other local business leaders in a casual atmosphere, bringing together hundreds of fellow members and non-members alike at hotspots around the city. This quarter’s hotspot was the new Venue 901 by Corky’s. It’s the ideal space to hold intimate events with a seated capacity of 80 and 100 standing.
Partnership will Align Training Programs with Employer Needs
The Chamber and the Division of College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) of Shelby County Schools are teaming up for a partnership that aims to align training programs in the state’s largest public school system with the needs of local employers. The goal of the partnership is to ensure that the types of training programs available in the school system directly connect to career opportunities available in the regional market.
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Member Advice with Susan Mealer
It takes hard work, dedication and sometimes good old fashion luck to build a strong, profitable business. One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and emerging business owners is to get smart insights from people who have been there before.
See what Susan Mealer, CEO of Answering Advantage LLC has to say on how she keeps her business growing.
Asking The Right Questions of Your Clients
I’m convinced that in another life, I was a chef. I love to work with whole ingredients, laboring through culinary processes to make a final product that is magical. I’m building my personal recipe bank, learning new techniques along the way. Right now, I’m ever-so-gently dipping my wooden spoon into the world of sauces.
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Power Transport Breaks Ground on New Headquarters in Whitehaven
Meet the Chairman’s Circle: Jerry Martin
Jerry Martin has 37 years of experience within the Y movement. In January 2017 he was named the new President & CEO for the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South leading overall community impact through our 11 branches, 46 program sites, and 25 summer camps.
Member Advice with Laurita Jackson
Ribbons: Phoenix Assurance
Here at the Greater Memphis Chamber we love to celebrate business growth and development! There’s nothing like standing beside you as you open the doors to your new business or reveal your new expansion. That’s why we offer our members our expertise and assistance with hosting grand opening and expansion ceremonies. Thank you to our Ribbon Cuttings sponsor, Paragon Bank for helping us support local businesses like you.
We’re happy to celebrate Phoenix Assurance on their grand opening.
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Investor Spotlight: Sonji Branch
Sonji Branch is the CEO of Communities In Schools of Memphis (CIS of Memphis) and is All in for Kids. CIS of Memphis is part of the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization, empowering students to succeed in school and achieve in life. Operating in more than 2,300 schools in the most challenged communities of 25 states and the District of Columbia, Communities In Schools serves 1.5 million young people and their families each year. Based directly inside schools, Communities In Schools connects students and their families to basic and critical educational and community-based resources, tailored to each student’s specific needs.
Ribbons: BDO
Here at the Greater Memphis Chamber we love to celebrate business growth and development! There’s nothing like standing beside you as you open the doors to your new business or reveal your new expansion. That’s why we offer our members our expertise and assistance with hosting grand opening and expansion ceremonies. Thank you to our Ribbon Cuttings sponsor, Paragon Bank for helping us support local businesses like you.
We’re happy to celebrate BDO on their grand opening.
Why Memphis? Why this location?
BDO’s Memphis practice helps clients handle their fast-changing business needs. With a global footprint that spans 162 countries, BDO has more than 100 years of experience delivering assurance, tax, and advisory services to publicly traded and privately held companies throughout the United States. BDO is poised to address your immediate service needs and is ready to leverage our capabilities to support you for the long term — where you need us, when you need us. Our Memphis leaders are on the ground ready to serve you.