by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Oct 6, 2012 | CMG News
Accion, NYSE Euronext, and Yelp Bring The Big StartUp to Local Entrepreneurs
EmergeMemphis, 6:00PM-8:00PM
On October 9, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NYX), Accion, and Yelp will bring the NYSE Big StartUp “Small Business Connections: Marketing Meets Microfinancing” nationwide workshop tour to Memphis. The seventh stop on the Small Business Connections tour, the event will provide local small business owners with social media marketing know-how and access to capital.
Yelp’s Manager of Local Business Outreach, Darnell Holloway, will explain how entrepreneurs can work with major social media platforms such as Yelp, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to both engage with customers online and navigate the world of online reviews. Additionally, Regional Market Manager Nathanial Owen of small business lender Accion, which has provided over $2.6 million in loans in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Tennessee since 2011, will discuss how to access capital and finance marketing costs with an Accion microloan. Both Yelp business outreach staff and Accion loan officers will be present to answer questions and offer personalized consultations to participants.
Additionally, Accion client Daniel Watson of Visions Enterprise, LLC will describe how his $5,000 microloan helped shape his business. The owner of a B2B dry seasonings and breaders business, Daniel used his capital to purchase inventory and develop e-commerce on his website, bringing in more sales. “This Small Business Connections workshop addresses the specific issues and needs of business owners in a fast-paced digital world,” Daniel testifies. “I’m excited to learn more about new ways to integrate my business strategy within an online customer market. Through programs like this, hopefully we can turn this economy around one small business at a time.”
“Small Business Connections” is the first small business event tour from the NYSE Big StartUp, a nationwide job creation and business growth initiative that connects small businesses with established corporations, such as Yelp. Launched in March 2012, the NYSE Big StartUp program also integrates the Accion-NYSE Job Growth Fund. This program was started with a $1.5 million commitment by NYSE Euronext, which will provide small businesses and startups with the capital and support they need to grow.
The Small Business Connections tour has proven to be a high-impact resource for local small business owners. Attendees from previous tour events report learning an average of three new marketing techniques. Participants met an average of three other small business entrepreneurs who could help them expand through new channels.
Event Details
EmergeMemphis
516 Tennessee Street
October 9, 6:00-8:00pm
Registration: http://yelpmemphis.eventbrite.com/
About Yelp
Yelp (NYSE: YELP) connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Singapore. Yelp had a monthly average of 78 million unique visitors in Q2 2012 (source: Google Analytics). By the end of Q2 2012, Yelpers had written more than 30 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. Yelp’s mobile application was used on 7.2 million unique mobile devices on a monthly average basis during Q2 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.yelp.com/ or send an email to press@yelp.com.
About Accion
As the only nationwide micro- and small business lending network in the United States, Accion connects small business owners with the accessible financing and advice it takes to create or grow healthy businesses. Accion Texas Inc. is the largest member of the Accion U.S. Network and manages the largest microloan portfolio in the U.S. In Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Accion Texas Inc. offers business loans between $500 and $250,000, and up to $5 million in Texas, along with training, networking and other support services for hardworking entrepreneurs. Historically, Accion Texas Inc. has made more than 12,400 loans totaling more than $125 million. For more information, visit www.acciontexas.org.
Since 1991, the five members of Accion’s U.S. Network have collectively made over 44,000 loans, totaling over $320 million. Additionally, over 400,000 business owners across the nation have turned to Accion for financial and business advice via workshops, online tools, and one-on-one consultations. Globally, Accion (www.accion.org) is a pioneer in microfinance, reaching millions of individuals through its international network of partners. For more information on Accion in Boston, please visit www.accionusa.org.
About NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext (NYX) is a leading global operator of financial markets and provider of innovative trading technologies. The company’s exchanges in Europe and the United States trade equities, futures, options, fixed-income and exchange-traded products. With approximately 8,000 listed issues (excluding European Structured Products), NYSE Euronext’s equities markets – the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Euronext, NYSE MKT, NYSE Alternext and NYSE Arca – represent one-third of the world’s equities trading, the most liquidity of any global exchange group. NYSE Euronext also operates NYSE Liffe, one of the leading European derivatives businesses and the world’s second-largest derivatives business by value of trading. The company offers comprehensive commercial technology, connectivity and market data products and services through NYSE Technologies. NYSE Euronext is in the S&P 500 index. For more information, please visit: http://www.nyx.com.
Contacts:
Accion
Laura Kozien
lkozien@accion.org
Yelp
Kristen Whisenand
kristen@yelp.com
NYSE Euronext
Judy Shaw
jshaw@nyx.com
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Oct 4, 2012 | CMG News
Accion, NYSE Euronext, and Yelp Bring The Big Start Up to Local Entrepreneurs
EmergeMemphis, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
On October 9, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NYX), Accion, and Yelp will bring the NYSE Big StartUp “Small Business Connections: Marketing Meets Microfinancing” nationwide workshop tour to Memphis. The seventh stop on the Small Business Connections tour, the event will provide local small business owners with social media marketing know-how and access to capital.
Yelp’s Manager of Local Business Outreach, Darnell Holloway, will explain how entrepreneurs can work with major social media platforms such as Yelp, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to both engage with customers online and navigate the world of online reviews. Additionally, Regional Market Manager Nathanial Owen of small business lender Accion, which has provided over $2.6 million in loans in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Tennessee since 2011, will discuss how to access capital and finance marketing costs with an Accion microloan. Both Yelp business outreach staff and Accion loan officers will be present to answer questions and offer personalized consultations to participants.
Additionally, Accion client Daniel Watson of Visions Enterprise, LLC will describe how his $5,000 microloan helped shape his business. The owner of a B2B dry seasonings and breaders business, Daniel used his capital to purchase inventory and develop e-commerce on his website, bringing in more sales. “This Small Business Connections workshop addresses the specific issues and needs of business owners in a fast-paced digital world,” Daniel testifies. “I’m excited to learn more about new ways to integrate my business strategy within an online customer market. Through programs like this, hopefully we can turn this economy around one small business at a time.”
“Small Business Connections” is the first small business event tour from the NYSE Big StartUp, a nationwide job creation and business growth initiative that connects small businesses with established corporations, such as Yelp. Launched in March 2012, the NYSE Big StartUp program also integrates the Accion-NYSE Job Growth Fund. This program was started with a $1.5 million commitment by NYSE Euronext, which will provide small businesses and startups with the capital and support they need to grow.
The Small Business Connections tour has proven to be a high-impact resource for local small business owners. Attendees from previous tour events report learning an average of three new marketing techniques. Participants met an average of three other small business entrepreneurs who could help them expand through new channels.
Event Details
EmergeMemphis
516 Tennessee Street
October 9, 6:00-8:00pm
Registration: http://yelpmemphis.eventbrite.com/
About Yelp
Yelp (NYSE: YELP) connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Singapore. Yelp had a monthly average of 78 million unique visitors in Q2 2012 (source: Google Analytics). By the end of Q2 2012, Yelpers had written more than 30 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. Yelp’s mobile application was used on 7.2 million unique mobile devices on a monthly average basis during Q2 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.yelp.com/ or send an email to press@yelp.com.
About Accion
As the only nationwide micro- and small business lending network in the United States, Accion connects small business owners with the accessible financing and advice it takes to create or grow healthy businesses. Accion Texas Inc. is the largest member of the Accion U.S. Network and manages the largest microloan portfolio in the U.S. In Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Accion Texas Inc. offers business loans between $500 and $250,000, and up to $5 million in Texas, along with training, networking and other support services for hardworking entrepreneurs. Historically, Accion Texas Inc. has made more than 12,400 loans totaling more than $125 million. For more information, visit www.acciontexas.org.
Since 1991, the five members of Accion’s U.S. Network have collectively made over 44,000 loans, totaling over $320 million. Additionally, over 400,000 business owners across the nation have turned to Accion for financial and business advice via workshops, online tools, and one-on-one consultations. Globally, Accion (www.accion.org) is a pioneer in microfinance, reaching millions of individuals through its international network of partners. For more information on Accion in Boston, please visit www.accionusa.org.
About NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext (NYX) is a leading global operator of financial markets and provider of innovative trading technologies. The company’s exchanges in Europe and the United States trade equities, futures, options, fixed-income and exchange-traded products. With approximately 8,000 listed issues (excluding European Structured Products), NYSE Euronext’s equities markets – the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Euronext, NYSE MKT, NYSE Alternext and NYSE Arca – represent one-third of the world’s equities trading, the most liquidity of any global exchange group. NYSE Euronext also operates NYSE Liffe, one of the leading European derivatives businesses and the world’s second-largest derivatives business by value of trading. The company offers comprehensive commercial technology, connectivity and market data products and services through NYSE Technologies. NYSE Euronext is in the S&P 500 index. For more information, please visit: http://www.nyx.com.
Contacts:
Accion
Laura Kozien
lkozien@accion.org
Yelp
Kristen Whisenand
kristen@yelp.com
NYSE Euronext
Judy Shaw
jshaw@nyx.com
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Sep 18, 2012 | CMG News
Since its move from the old fairgrounds in Memphis to Southaven, MS, the Mid-South Fair kicks off its fourth consecutive year at the Landers Center. This year the fair will be held September 21- 30, 2012, with the theme “Making Memories.” Since the move to Southaven, traditional Mid-South fairgoers continue to attend the annual event. There is also a new group of attendees that we hope will create some new memories with their friends and family.
Mid-South Fair President Mike McGee says the organization is planning a great fair. “You can expect great entertainment, plenty of rides and wonderful food and fun,” said McGee. “Our 59th annual Youth Talent competition, which is the oldest amateur youth talent competition in the United States, only gets bigger and better. On the main stage, we are excited to showcase a lot of local talent this year.” Some other acts include motor cross racing and wrestling.
The Mid-South Fair will also continue its history of “giving back” to the community by supporting some very worthy causes in our community.” The Memphis Child Advocacy Center will receive brand new teddy bears and the Mid-South Food Bank will receive canned goods. Local area churches who participate in bringing a current weekly bulletin or offering envelope, with the church name and address, will receive $1 off a single adult admission. The Fair will then donate $1 back to their church youth program at the culmination of the fair.
Gates open weekdays at noon so you can take advantage of the “Come Have Lunch at the Fair” hours. Admission and parking will be free from noon – 2 p.m. Visit the website at www.midsouthfair.com for full details of hours, pricing and entertainment.
Some of the sponsors of this year’s Mid-South Fair include Epic Solutions, Captain D’s and The Commercial Appeal.
About The Mid-South Fair
The original and still the best, the Mid-South Fair has entertained families since 1856. As a non-profit organization, we exist to create a cultural and entertainment experience that exposes people in our community to items and events they might not otherwise encounter. The Fair is governed by a board of directors, operated by a full-time staff and funded by sponsorships and donations. Since 2001, the Fair has given out $64,000 in educational scholarships for excellence in Youth Talent, Creative Arts, and Agriculture. For more information about the Mid-South Fair, visit our website at www.midsouthfair.com
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Sep 18, 2012 | CMG News
The Mid-South Fair is partnering with the Memphis Child Advocacy Center to help them restock their teddy bear wall again this year. Last year’s opening day was so successful because of the support from the Mid-South community.
On opening day Friday, September 21, we are asking you to again help kids served at the Child Advocacy Center by bringing a brand new medium-sized teddy bear to the Mid-South Fair. Make sure the bear still has its tags or store packaging. When you donate a brand new teddy bear at the Mid-South Fair, you’ll get $3 off a single adult admission—and you’ll help a hurting child in need.
The motto of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center is “helping victims become children again.” The MCAC mission is to help children who are victims of sexual abuse. The center provides counseling for sexually abused kids, and every child can choose a brand new teddy bear from the Child Advocacy’s wall of bears. The bear becomes a trusted and comforting companion as the child finds justice and healing after being sexually or physically abused.
The center treated 1,200 children last year. At least 2,000 bears are needed this year to make sure every child gets a bear during their time at the center.
“When they come in and see this big bear wall full of teddy bears, it’s a loud message for them that this is a safe place for kids,” says Virginia Stallworth, the center’s associate director.
“The Mid-South Fair is very excited to partner once again with the Memphis Child Advocacy Center to restock their teddy bear wall,” says Mid-South Fair President Mike McGee. “We have provided for youth in the Mid-South for many years. When there is a need in our community, the Mid-South Fair wants to respond to the need in a way that will make an impact. We hope to assist the center with overflowing the wall.”
McGee gives credit to Mid-South Ford Dealers for assisting the Mid-South Fair with making a difference in the lives of children at the Memphis Child Advocacy Center.
About The Mid-South Fair
The original and still the best, the Mid-South Fair has entertained families since 1856. As a non-profit organization, we exist to create a cultural and entertainment experience that exposes people in our community to items and events they might not otherwise encounter. The Fair is governed by a board of directors, operated by a full-time staff and funded by sponsorships and donations. Since 2001, the Fair has given out $64,000 in educational scholarships for excellence in Youth Talent, Creative Arts, and Agriculture. For more information about the Mid-South Fair, visit our
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by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Sep 13, 2012 | CMG News
Award demonstrates Saint Francis Hospital’s commitment to quality care for heart attack patients.
Accepting our Mission Lifeline Award from the American Heart Association representative, Paula Feather (center), is Michelle Britton, Director of Cardiovascular Services (left) and Donna Rye (right) Cardiac Research Site Manager.
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a high standard of care for heart attack patients. It is the only hospital in the Memphis area to receive this recognition.
Each year in the United States, nearly 300,000 people have a STEMI, or ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, the most severe form of heart attack. A STEMI occurs when a blood clot completely blocks an artery to the heart. To prevent death, it’s critical to immediately restore blood flow, either by surgically opening the blocked vessel or by giving clot-busting medication.
Hospitals involved in Mission: Lifeline are part of a system that makes sure STEMI patients get the right care they need, as quickly as possible. Mission: Lifeline focuses on improving the system of care for these patients and at the same time improving care for all heart attack patients.
As a “STEMI Receiving Hospital,” Saint Francis Hospital meets high standards of performance in quick and appropriate treatment of STEMI patients to open the blocked artery. Before they are discharged, patients are started on aggressive risk reduction therapies such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, aspirin, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers and they receive smoking cessation counseling if needed. Hospitals must adhere to these guidelines-based measures at a set level for a designated period of time to be eligible for the achievement awards.
“Saint Francis is dedicated to making our Heart & Vascular Center among the best in the country, and the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program is helping us accomplish that by making it easier for our professionals to improve the outcomes of our cardiac patients,” said Dave Archer, CEO. “We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in cardiac care, and I am very proud of our team.”
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 519-bed full service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, Tenn. The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. In 2011, the American Heart Association presented the Gold Performance Achievement Award to Saint Francis for Heart Failure and Cardiovascular Disease in their “Get With The Guidelines” program. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Sleep Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Surgical Services, Diabetes Center, and Women’s Center.
Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. To learn more about Saint Francis Hospital, visit www.SaintFrancisHosp.com.
About Mission: Lifeline
The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program helps hospitals and emergency medical services develop systems of care that follow proven standards and procedures for STEMI patients. The program works by mobilizing teams across the continuum of care to implement American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology clinical treatment guidelines. For more information, visit heart.org/missionlifeline and heart.org/quality.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Sep 12, 2012 | CMG News
Aspire Public Schools is happy to announce new team members for the Memphis region, who will be working closely with community leaders, parents, students and teachers over the upcoming year. Aspire plans to open 2 schools in Memphis in 2013.
“We are so excited about our new team,” said Allison Leslie, Executive Director of the Aspire Public Schools Memphis Region. “Being on the ground and working within the community this year allows us the flexibility to work together to create and implement creative plans for each school that will speak to the needs of that specific community.”
The team includes: Kahlmus Eatman, Katie Kling, Saree Mading, Nickalous Manning, and Caroline Vance.
Kahlmus Eatman -Managing Director of Business & Operations
Eatman has been tapped to serve as the Director of Business and Operations. He worked for Aspire as an Operations Manager in 2008. After his time with Aspire he relocated to Los Angeles to work with Pacific Charter School Development, where he managed the development of new school facilities. During his time at Duke University as an undergraduate, Eatman co-founded an organization called Black Male Outreach and Education that supported African American young men during high school and college to realize their goal of being first in their family to graduate from college. He found his way into the charter school world after working with The Bridgespan Group in San Francisco and Boston.
Katie Kling – Memphis K-5 Math Instructional Coach
Kling has been a member of the Aspire team since 2004. She joined as an elementary schoolteacher at Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School in California. In 2010, Kling became a K-5 Math coach, serving multiple schools across Aspire, and this fall she will begin her work to support Memphis by spending the majority of the school year working with teachers to revise and align assessments, pacing guides and curriculum to the common core.
Saree Mading -Managing Director of Student Services, HR & IT
Mading has most recently served in the role of Director of Student Services for Aspire and is the President of the Ravenswood City School Board. Upon relocating to Memphis, Mading will support student services in Memphis, and manage HR and IT. Mading joined Aspire in 2001 as a middle school social studies and science teacher. She became a vice principal in 2006 and started her school board work in 2008. Currently, her experience as president of the school board has inspired her interest in expanding her work to include operations.
Nickalous Manning- Community Outreach & Partnerships Manager
A native of Memphis, graduate of Melrose High School in Orange Mound and former principal of Lanier Middle School in the Whitehaven area of Memphis, Manning will serve as Community Outreach and Partnership Manager. He is a graduate of the New Leaders program, and earned his Master‟s in Educational Leadership and his Doctorate while serving as a principal.
Caroline Vance -Memphis K-5 Literacy Coach
Vance is a graduate of Rhodes College. After her undergraduate studies, she joined Teach for America in Houston and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to work for RISE. After a few years, she decided she wanted to return to the classroom and became a founding teacher at Aspire ERES Academy. In Memphis, Vance will serve in as the K-5 Literacy Coach, which will be extremely important when reviewing the option of adding Pre-K to the educational program in Memphis.
About Aspire Public Schools
Aspire Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that currently operates 34 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving 12,000 students in underserved communities across California and will open schools in Memphis, TN in fall, 2013. Aspire is one of the highest-performing public school systems in California, delivering a rigorous „College for Certain‟ education to students in grades K-12. An unrelenting focus on college preparedness led to 100 percent of graduating Aspire seniors being accepted to four year colleges or universities in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Aspire offers a high-quality education in six cities throughout California: Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto and East Palo Alto. Visit Aspire Public Schools at www.aspirepublicschools.org.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Sep 12, 2012 | CMG News
In an effort to create awareness in the Memphis community about Aspire Public Schools-Memphis Region (APS), the organization will kick-off a series of Listening Tours to engage parents, guardians and community leadership in September and October.
“We are excited about the opportunity to enhance educational experiences in the city of Memphis,” said Nick Manning, Community Outreach & Partnerships Manager. “I want to say thank you for the support that we have received thus far. It is refreshing to live in a city that leads the nation in education reform. These listening tours will help us continue our mission of educating the community on what we stand for and how we are here to help.”
The entire Memphis community is invited to attend. Teachers, parents, guardians and students are urged to bring their questions and concerns.
Listening Tour Stops:
Thursday, September 13th
The Orange Mound Community Center
2572 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38114
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Thursday, September 20th
The MAM Grizzlies Center
2107 Ball Road, Memphis, TN 38114
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M
Thursday, September 27th
Whitehaven Library
4120 Millbranch Road, Memphis, TN 38116
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M
Thursday, October 11th
The Ed Rice Community Center
2907 North Watkins Street, Memphis, TN 38127
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M
Aspire Public Schools was selected by the Achievement School District to transform 10 schools over the next five years.
About Aspire Public Schools
Aspire Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that currently operates 34 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving 12,600 students in underserved communities across California and will open schools in Memphis, TN in fall, 2013. Aspire is one of the highest-performing public school systems in California, delivering a rigorous ‘College for Certain’ education to students in grades K-12. An unrelenting focus on college preparedness led to 100 percent of graduating Aspire seniors being accepted to four year colleges or universities in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Aspire offers a high-quality education in six cities throughout California: Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto and East Palo Alto. Visit Aspire Public Schools at www.aspirepublicschools.org or call (901) 205-9443.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Sep 12, 2012 | CMG News
Since its move from the old fairgrounds in Memphis to Southaven, MS, the Mid-South Fair kicks off its fourth consecutive year at the Landers Center. This year the fair will be held September 21- 30, 2012, with the theme “Making Memories.” Since the move to Southaven, traditional Mid-South fairgoers continue to attend the annual event. There is also a new group of attendees that we hope will create some new memories with their friends and family.
Mid-South Fair President Mike McGee says the organization is planning a great fair. “You can expect great entertainment, plenty of rides and wonderful food and fun,” said McGee. “Our 59th annual Youth Talent competition, which is the oldest amateur youth talent competition in the United States, only gets bigger and better. On the main stage, we are excited to showcase a lot of local talent this year.” Some other acts include motor cross racing and wrestling.
The Mid-South Fair will also continue its history of “giving back” to the community by supporting some very worthy causes in our community.” The Memphis Child Advocacy Center will receive brand new teddy bears and the Mid-South Food Bank will receive canned goods. Local area churches who participate in bringing a current weekly bulletin or offering envelope, with the church name and address, will receive $1 off a single adult admission. The Fair will then donate $1 back to their church youth program at the culmination of the fair.
Gates open weekdays at noon so you can take advantage of the “Come Have Lunch at the Fair” hours. Admission and parking will be free from noon – 2 p.m. Visit the website at www.midsouthfair.com for full details of hours, pricing and entertainment.
Some of the sponsors of this year’s Mid-South Fair include Epic Solutions, Captain D’s and The Commercial Appeal.
About The Mid-South Fair
The original and still the best, the Mid-South Fair has entertained families since 1856. As a non-profit organization, we exist to create a cultural and entertainment experience that exposes people in our community to items and events they might not otherwise encounter. The Fair is governed by a board of directors, operated by a full-time staff and funded by sponsorships and donations. Since 2001, the Fair has given out $64,000 in educational scholarships for excellence in Youth Talent, Creative Arts, and Agriculture. For more information about the Mid-South Fair, visit our website at www.midsouthfair.com
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Sep 11, 2012 | CMG News
In an effort to create awareness in the Memphis community about Aspire Public Schools-Memphis Region (APS), the organization will kick-off a series of Listening Tours to engage parents, guardians and community leadership in September and October.
“We are excited about the opportunity to enhance educational experiences in the city of Memphis,” said Nick Manning, Community Outreach & Partnerships Manager. “I want to say thank you for the support that we have received thus far. It is refreshing to live in a city that leads the nation in education reform. These listening tours will help us continue our mission of educating the community on what we stand for and how we are here to help.”
The entire Memphis community is invited to attend. Teachers, parents, guardians and students are urged to bring their questions and concerns.
Listening Tour Stops:
• Thursday, September 13th @ The Orange Mound Community Center
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
2572 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38114
• Thursday, September 20th @ The MAM Grizzlies Center
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M
2107 Ball Road, Memphis, TN 38114
• Thursday, September 27th @ Whitehaven Library
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M
4120 Millbranch Road, Memphis, TN 38116
• Thursday, October 11th @ The Ed Rice Community Center
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M
2907 North Watkins Street, Memphis, TN 38127
Aspire Public Schools was selected by the Achievement School District to transform 10 schools over the next five years.
About Aspire Public Schools
Aspire Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that currently operates 34 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving 12,600 students in underserved communities across California and will open schools in Memphis, TN in fall, 2013. Aspire is one of the highest-performing public school systems in California, delivering a rigorous ‘College for Certain’ education to students in grades K-12. An unrelenting focus on college preparedness led to 100 percent of graduating Aspire seniors being accepted to four year colleges or universities in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Aspire offers a high-quality education in six cities throughout California: Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto and East Palo Alto. Visit Aspire Public Schools at www.aspirepublicschools.org or call (901) 205-9443.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Aug 22, 2012 | CMG News
The City of Memphis Division of Planning and Development is hosting a series of “listening tours” for business and community leaders in the designated Memphis Aerotropolis area. The three meetings are scheduled for August 22-23, 2012. Business and community stakeholders will have an opportunity to give their opinion on economic development, business development and future land use.
The Memphis Aerotropolis Project Manager is Chad Bowman. “We are extremely excited to begin this process by listening to our neighborhood and business leaders,” said Bowman. “We have scheduled three meetings this week and more will be scheduled in the future.”
The meetings are:
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Whitehaven Library
4120 Millbranch Street
Memphis, TN 38116
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Noon
Cherokee Library
3300 Sharpe
Memphis, TN 38111
Thursday, August 23, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Whitehaven Library
4120 Millbranch Street
Memphis, TN 38116
