The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Small Business Council introduces a series of how-to’s from subject matter experts.
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Manufacturing Council Update | August 2019
Meet the Chairman’s Circle: Bill Seely
Bill Seely is the President of Varsity Spirit, the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance teams and, most recently, band and performing arts. Varsity Spirit outfits over 750,000 athletes annually, administers over 5,000 camps in 50 states each summer and hosts 600 competitions across the country each year, including 20 premier championship events.
Improving Your Website’s Accessibility and Inclusive Design
When designing a website, people often focus on aesthetic and user experience – two of the most important factors. However, most companies design sites for what the everyday customer will want. They don’t always consider how functional their site is to those with disabilities. This exclusion can be a big deal from a customer and legal standpoint. It is important that any new business consider the accessibility and inclusivity of their site during the design phase.
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Welcome, New Chamber Members: August
The Greater Memphis Chamber is excited to introduce our new Chamber members who joined during the month of August. We continually strive to connect you to one another and to the community at large. Please welcome them by visiting their website, sending them an email or stopping by to introduce yourself. The personal touch will help our chamber continue to grow and thrive.
Ribbons: Barton’s Home Improvement
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 Barton’s Home Improvement on their new location.
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Ribbons: Terez Wilson State Farm Insurance Agency
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 Terez Wilson State Farm Insurance on their grand opening.
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Chamber Recap | Week of Sept. 9
The week of September 9th was eventful for the Greater Memphis Chamber. We welcomed members and non-members with an inside view at Chamber 101, held our second Women’s Business Council focus group meeting and talked with Fenton E. Wright, VP & Executive Director of The Consortium MMT and Alan Gumbel, Interim Executive Director of Greater Memphis Alliance for a Competitive Workforce (GMACW) on our show Memphians On The Move.
Prospero Health announces new operational headquarters in Memphis
Mark Muro to Keynote at UpSkill901 Workforce Summit
The Greater Memphis Chamber is pleased to announce Mark Muro as keynote speaker at the UpSkill901 Workforce Summit taking place at the University of Memphis University Center October 22.
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Blue Carpet Tour Returns to Memphis
The Chamber’s Economic Development team hosted the second Blue Carpet Tour of 2019 last week. The Chamber team welcomed four consultants to Memphis for a two-day sales pitch on why the Bluff City is the right place for business relocation and expansion.
University of Memphis Stimulates Economic Growth in University District
The University of Memphis Office of Economic Development and Government Relations is stimulating economic development in the University District. As chief economic development and government relations officer for the UofM, Ted Townsend shared a presentation mentioning that this division is focused on creating pathways for students so they have exciting, dynamic careers after graduation.
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