by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Mar 22, 2012 | CMG News
Donna Richardson Joyner, an internationally renowned fitness expert, will be in Memphis Saturday, March 24, 2012, to workout with the participants of the Healthy Church Challenge from 10 am. to noon at Street Ministries, 1302 North Graham St.
Two weeks ago, more than 1,000 participants from 49 churches weighed in during the official launch of the 100-day weight loss challenge. Joyner is coming Saturday to coach, motivate and inspire these competitors to pursue healthy lifestyles during the two-hour workout session.
“I am expecting enthusiasm and excitement, and a good report card from their journey so far,” said Joyner, who is expecting participants of the Healthy Church Challenge to “stay focused, stay committed, stay motivated and stay in prayer!”
The church that has the greatest percentage of weight loss will win a $5,000 gift certificate to a sporting goods store and nutritional counseling. The individual who loses the most weight will receive a $500 gift certificate to a sporting goods store as well.
Joyner will return for a second appearance at the Healthy Church Challenge’s June 16 Obesity Summit at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. The event is free and open to the public.
Along with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, the Challenge is sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care, News Channel 3, Hallelujah 95.7 FM, Tri-State Defender, and the Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival.
For more information, call 901.278.0881 or visit Facebook.com/The Healthy Church Challenge.
About Donna Richardson Joyner
Joyner is a certified AFAA and ACE international fitness expert who began her fitness career as an aerobics instructor. She is an author and ESPN television sports commentator who has served under Presidents Bush and Obama on the Presidential Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. She was also inducted into the Fitness Hall of Fame.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Mar 2, 2012 | CMG News
Churches from West Tennessee are invited to Participate and Compete for Prizes
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is presenting “The Healthy Church Challenge” a 100-day weight loss competition for churches in West Tennessee. The kick-off event begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Southwest Tennessee Community College. The focus is on weight loss, healthy eating and healthy lifestyles.
Winners of the Challenge will receive prizes that will benefit their churches and health ministries. The grand prize is a $5,000 certificate for fitness equipment and nutritional counseling. There will also be an individual prize awarded to the person who loses the most weight overall.
Memphis and Shelby County has ranked in the bottom 10 percent of some studies as it relates to health, healthy eating, exercise, healthy living, life-altering disease management and prevention. The 100-day Healthy Church Challenge is designed to address these problems through area faith-based organizations and create a healthier place to live, work and play in Memphis, Shelby County and West Tennessee.
“We’re at a critical juncture in West Tennessee where so many lives are being affected because of their unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles,” said Calvin Anderson, senior vice president and chief of staff at BlueCross. “This is an opportunity for those who may be grappling with weight issues to join the challenge and lose those unwanted pounds.”
The 100-day Challenge will also include a range of ongoing activities to keep participants motivated to achieve their health goals:
- Kick-Off – 1st Weight-In Saturday, March 10
- Donna Richardson Joyner Exercise Session Saturday, March 24
- Weight-In Saturday, April 7
- Weight-In Saturday, May 5
- Weight-In Saturday, June 9
- Obesity Summit Saturday, June 16
- Finale Event/Walk at the Heritage Festival Sunday, June 17
Internationally renowned, fitness expert Donna Richardson Joyner will participate in the Challenge as an inspirational motivator and coach.
Along with BlueCross, the “Challenge” is sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care, News Channel 3, Hallelujah 95.7 FM, Tri-State Defender, and the Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival.
The Healthy Church Challenge is open to all churches in West Tennessee and limited to 100 participants per church.
For more information, call 901.278.0881 or visit Facebook.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Feb 23, 2012 | CMG News
Today, the Saint Francis Hospital Heart & Vascular Center became the first hospital in Tennessee and one of the first in the nation to use a newly approved medical device to open narrowed coronary arteries, even in heart disease patients with diabetes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved this new device –– the Resolute Integrity Drug-Eluting Stent (DES) from Medtronic.
The Resolute Integrity DES is the first and only heart stent to be FDA approved for treating patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who also have diabetes. Remarkably, the new device has been shown in a global series of clinical studies to yield consistently strong performance in CAD patients with and without diabetes. Approximately one-third of all patients[i] –– an estimated 300,000 people in the United States alone[ii] –– who receive a stent each year have diabetes.
“The Resolute Integrity Drug-Eluting Stent represents a significant advance in the interventional treatment of coronary artery disease,” said Basil Paulus, MD, Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Saint Francis Hospital. “The device’s indication for CAD patients with diabetes in particular really distinguishes it from the alternatives.”
Caused by a buildup of fatty deposits, or plaque, in coronary arteries, CAD is the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death in the United States, killing almost half a million Americans each year.[iii] Research shows that people with diabetes have a two- to three-fold increased risk for CAD and two- to four-fold higher CAD morbidity and mortality rates.[iv]Historically it’s been difficult to treat CAD patients with diabetes because they tend to have smaller coronary arteries and persistently elevated blood-sugar levels, which can increase the rate of procedural complications and long-term safety risks.
A stent is a tiny mesh cylinder designed to prop open a narrowed artery. A drug-eluting stent is coated with medication that is designed to prevent the artery from narrowing again; the drug elutes from the stent and into the arterial wall.
More information about the Resolute Integrity DES is available online at www.medtronicstents.com.
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.
[i] Aronson, D; Edelman, E.R. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2011.
[ii] Market research data on file, Medtronic.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Feb 22, 2012 | CMG News
The first and only general aviation terminal in the world to achieve a LEED® Platinum certification was designed by the Chattanooga team of Allen & Hoshall. Today at an event hosted by The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority, it was announced that the Fixed Based Operation (FBO) General Aviation Terminal managed by Wilson Air Center received the coveted certification. This prestigious award was given by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
LEED, an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the USGBC’s leading rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings.
The CMAA FBO General Aviation Terminal is a fine example of Allen & Hoshall’s commitment to quality architecture and engineering. “Our team at Allen & Hoshall is delighted that our work has garnered national attention and a LEED Platinum certification for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority’s general aviation terminal,” said Rick Boeving, AIA, Vice President. Boeving is architect of record for this project.
The team of Allen & Hoshall also designed and managed the construction project for the CMAA’s Aircraft Hangar Building, which achieved LEED GOLD certification.
Glen Heath, Vice President, Allen & Hoshall, served as the project manager. “The 9,000 sq. ft. aviation terminal is a project that we take pride in. This was a team effort, and I commend the team at Allen & Hoshall for their high-quality performance, contribution to the project, and the LEED Platinum certification,” said Heath.
Other members of the Allen & Hoshall staff and team who worked on General Aviation Terminal and Hangar include: Norman Sneed, Kyle Adams, Michel Lebel, Stevie O’Neal, Adam Coats, James Simpson, Jeremy Scallion, Jason Needham, Rob Herd, Watson Consulting Engineers, Kersey Wike and Artech Interior Furnishings in Chattanooga.
The CMAA FBO General Aviation Terminal was designed to achieve LEED certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. LEED verifies environmental performances, occupant health and financial return. It was established for market leaders to design and construct buildings that protect and save precious resources while also making good economic sense.
“The strength of USGBC has always been the collective strength of our leaders in the building industry,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “Given the extraordinary importance of climate protection and the central role of the building industry in that effort, the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority demonstrates their leadership through their LEED certification of its FBO General Aviation Terminal.”
For over a decade, Allen & Hoshall has designed and overseen construction projects for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. John Naylor is the Vice President of Planning and Development with CMMA and is very pleased with Allen & Hoshall’s quality of work. “The Allen & Hoshall team led by Glen Heath, PE, and Rick Boeving, AIA, has exceeded our expectations for this project, bringing the buildings which were not only beautiful but within a very tight budget and time constraints,” said Naylor. “Their professionalism, technical expertise and client service is exceptional.”
About Allen & Hoshall
Allen & Hoshall, founded in 1915, is recognized as a premier design firm dedicated to their clients. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, with locations in Nashville, TN, Jackson, TN, Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Jackson, MS and Tunica MS, Allen & Hoshall has more than 100 professionals on staff and holds registrations in most of the 50 states, allowing them to provide services nationwide. Their projects can be found throughout the United States as well as in Europe, Africa, Asia, Central America and the Middle East.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Feb 2, 2012 | CMG News
A local businessman with more than 30 years experience in architecture, construction, project and program management has been invited to the White House to discuss job creation, economic recovery and ways the Obama Administration can partner with the Memphis business community to restore the nation’s economy.
Juan R. Self, a founding principal of Self Tucker Architects, Inc., was ecstatic when he received the invitation in January to participate in The White House Business Council and Business Forward’s meeting with Administration officials on Friday, February 3, 2012.
“It is a great honor for me to be invited to the White House to represent the Memphis business community. I’m delighted to be able to discuss job creation, the economy and relevant topics that will help small business owners,” said Self, a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, who made his home in Memphis more than 30 years ago.
Since April 2011, The White House Business Council has held over 500 meetings with business and civic leaders in all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. The meetings are called to elicit feedback on what the Administration can do to support job creation and ensure that local business leaders are aware of the Administration programs and resources that can help them grow and succeed.
Feedback from the meetings will help the President in his plan to create jobs, tax cuts for business owners, hiring incentives, access to a ready and trained workforce and BusinessUSA, a website that will provide companies with federal resources for business and exports.
A White House tour is planned that morning and the meeting will take place in the afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. EST. Self will also get the opportunity to discuss with White House officials ways in which Memphis can grow and thrive.
About Juan Self
Juan Self is an architect with extensive experience with schools, churches, child-care facilities, single and multi-family housing, medical facilities, civic/government facilities, and commercial spaces. He received his degree in Architecture from Howard University School of Architecture and Planning in Washington, DC. He has served on various boards including the AIA Memphis Board of Directors, and currently serves as Chairman of the Memphis/Shelby County Building Code Advisory Board.
About Self Tucker Architects
Self Tucker Architects is a full-service firm offering architecture, interior design, planning and urban design expertise. It was established in 1995 with a mission to “design a better Memphis.” The firm’s body of work includes architecturally and socially significant projects such as Stax Museum, Stax Music Academy, FedExForum, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Memphis Bioworks Innovation Center, and more.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Jan 26, 2012 | CMG News
WITHERS GALLERY LAUNCHES NEW MEDIA PRODUCTION PROGRAM ON THURSDAY NIGHT WITH A DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE
The Withers Collection Museum and Gallery will present a Benefit launching of a new media production program on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the museum, 333 Beale St. in Memphis. The Memphis BIO DOC Productions program, a multi-media training program designed to offer individuals professional training in Media Production (Still and Video), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and You Tube) and Computer Basics (PowerPoint, Word and Email) will begin operations at the Beale Street location.
Rosalind Withers, President/Board Chairman of the organization says “The new program was created to help individuals in the public and private sector develop more effective and efficient communications skills. With the evolution of digital and internet technology, it is extremely important that Memphians have access to professional training that will allow us to better utilize 21st century technology.” She states the program is relevant to the Withers Collection Museum and Gallery’s mission of “providing cultural and educational information and support to the Memphis community.” The organization is chartered as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit foundation. Withers is the daughter of the late photographer/ historian Dr. Ernest C. Withers, Sr., a world renowned civil rights photographer whose works are displayed at the museum facility.
A premiere showing of a biographical documentary entitled “Quarterback,” a short film that looks at the life of Withers will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Produced and Directed by veteran television producer, Chuck O’Bannon, the film reveals some of Withers experiences during his early career in the 1950’s and 60’s through live interviews taped before his death in 2007. His personal experiences with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., along with photographs and insight into the lives of Rock and Roll legend, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Al Green are also highlighted in the production. O’Bannon, a former Memphian and long time friend of Ernest Withers, will also be the Director of the Memphis BIO DOC Productions program.
The Memphis Bio Doc Productions program is supported through contributions and grants to the Withers foundation. Additional information will be offered at the event. The event is open to the general public.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Jan 26, 2012 | CMG News
The Withers Collection Museum and Gallery will present a Benefit launching of a new media production program on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the museum, 333 Beale St. in Memphis. The Memphis BIO DOC Productions program, a multi-media training program designed to offer individuals professional training in Media Production (Still and Video), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and You Tube) and Computer Basics (PowerPoint, Word and Email) will begin operations at the Beale Street location.
Rosalind Withers, President/Board Chairman of the organization says “The new program was created to help individuals in the public and private sector develop more effective and efficient communications skills. With the evolution of digital and internet technology, it is extremely important that Memphians have access to professional training that will allow us to better utilize 21st century technology.” She states the program is relevant to the Withers Collection Museum and Gallery’s mission of “providing cultural and educational information and support to the Memphis community.” The organization is chartered as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit foundation. Withers is the daughter of the late photographer/historian Dr. Ernest C. Withers, Sr., a world renowned civil rights photographer whose works are displayed at the museum facility.
A premiere showing of a biographical documentary entitled “Quarterback,” a short film that looks at the life of Withers will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Produced and Directed by veteran television producer, Chuck O’Bannon, the film reveals some of Withers experiences during his early career in the 1950’s and 60’s through live interviews taped before his death in 2007. His personal experiences with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., along with photographs and insight into the lives of Rock and Roll legend, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Al Green are also highlighted in the production. O’Bannon, a former Memphian and long time friend of Ernest Withers, will also be the Director of the Memphis BIO DOC Productions program.
The Memphis Bio Doc Productions program is supported through contributions and grants to the Withers foundation. Additional information will be offered at the event. The event is open to the general public.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Jan 24, 2012 | CMG News
The Triangle Noir Redevelopment Project area has the potential to become a major tourist attraction devoted to African-American history and culture. The City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development is hosting a public meeting on Monday, January 30, 2012, from 4p.m. – 7p.m., to discuss best usage concepts for this 20-block area. The meeting or “charrette” will be held at the Bridges, 477 North 5th Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Building on the rich cultural history associated with Memphis — including music, arts, civil rights, and cultural history — the Triangle Noir Project will include a great deal of Memphis African-American history. Some of the current historic assets in the area include the: National Civil Rights Museum, WLOK Radio Station, Tri-State Bank and Clayborn Temple. The goal is to make this area financially sustainable and a major tourism destination. The area is bordered by Riverside Drive on the west, Crump Street on the south, East Street on the east and Washington Avenue on the north.
“The residents, businesses, and communities included in the project area are integral to this city and its overall well-being,” said Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. “As we continue to develop it into a vibrant and thriving tourist destination, visitors will be better able to experience the unique spirit and soul of Memphis.”
Self + Tucker Architects, Inc. and The Carter Malone Group, LLC are coordinating the meeting. For more information contact Deidre Malone at 901.278.0881.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Jan 17, 2012 | CMG News
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Memphis February meeting will feature Kimberly Medlock, CEO of Productive Matters, as the speaker for the networking luncheon. She will speak on Smarter Time Management for Really Busy People. This meeting will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Avenue, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The luncheon costs $25. It is open to the public and to register go online to http://nawbomemphis0212.eventbrite.com. Or for more information, contact NAWBO-Memphis chapter President Natasha Bowen at 901-328-8842.
Kimberly Medlock is a Productivity Expert who consults and works with organizations that want happier, healthier and more productive employees and workplaces. She is widely known as the productivity expert of choice because of her down-to-earth, real-world solutions and delivery. She is a Registered Corporate Coach, Certified Professional Organizer, Microsoft Outlook Specialist and most importantly a parent to three amazing kids! She speaks with enthusiasm about the amazing power of organization for your time, your mind, your spaces and your information and its profound impact in all aspects of professional and personal lives.
You can learn more about Kimberly Medlock and why and how she does it at www.kimberlymedlock.com.
About NAWBO:
The National Association of Women Business Owners, a non-profit and one of 80 chapters across the U.S., propels women business entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power.
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by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Dec 29, 2011 | CMG News
Daycare students watched while Pat and Gina Neely, who co-hosts the Food Network’s “Down Home with the Neelys” spoke to them and delivered bags of gifts to the children.
If the glowing faces and twinkling smiles of 200 children signified anything, they were signs that Gina and Pat Neely, hosts of the Food Network’s “Down Home with the Neelys” successful cooking show, had accomplished their mission.
“Seeing the kids’ faces… that’s precious,” said Gina Neely, who, along with Pat Neely, made a grand entrance Thursday afternoon (December 22) and brought with them bags of toys to present to the children at The New Glory Preparatory & Learning Daycare in the South Memphis community.
“Gina and I are so excited to give back,” said Pat Neely, who wore a Santa hat along with Gina and dropped off seven red, blue and green bags filled with toys. The words “Santa’s Sack” were imprinted in white letters on the four red bags – an indication no doubt that the Neelys were, at that moment, South Memphis’ Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
The Neelys arrived in an SUV filled with the big bags. Gina, Pat, their daughters and staff attended the event as well. Pat Neely referred to them as elves. They wore red and green pointed felt hats for the occasion.“The kids are excited, but not as excited as we a
re,” said Pat Neely, adding that he and Gina plan to keep the spirit of giving alive throughout the year.
“Over the past few years, we felt we hadn’t given enough,” he said.
Henry Brooks, owner of the daycare, said he and the Neelys have been friends since they were students at Melrose High School.
“They are celebrities and haven’t changed since high school,” he said.
