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Friday, February 14, 2025
Leadership Collierville Plans 30th Anniversary Celebration for April 2025
Collierville, TN—On Saturday, April 26, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Ridgeway Country Club, 9800 Poplar Ave, Germantown, TN 38139, Leadership Collierville will host a Derby Party to celebrate the organization’s 30th anniversary and honor the 2025 graduating class. In addition, this year’s H.R. Houston Community Leadership ...read more
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER
Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South recently named business and community leader Mike Humes to the nonprofit’s board of directors.
Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Humes holds a business and economics degree from St. Thomas University and a Master's in Sports Administration from Concordia University. With more than 25 years of ...read more
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
INTUNITY HOMES RECEIVES THDA CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT
Intunity Homes recently received a capacity building grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). This grant will support strategic planning and growth for the West Tennessee-based nonprofit focused on providing affordable housing for persons with disabilities and older adults.
“We’re so grateful for our partnership with ...read more
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Thursday, February 06, 2025
HI-SPEED INDUSTRIAL SERVICE ADDS TWO NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS
Hi-Speed Industrial Service, an industry leader dedicated to keeping clients up and running via superior repair and sales of top-notch electro-mechanical equipment, recently added two new professionals to its leadership team:
Rick Halsted joined Hi-Speed as the Director of Sales. In this role, he provides leadership and support ...read more
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Thursday, February 06, 2025
Hollywood Feed University Presents Online Course on Understanding & Managing Periodontal Disease in Pets
Hollywood Feed recently hosted a free virtual class, entitled “Understanding & Managing Periodontal Disease in Pets” taught by veterinarian Dr. Barden Greenfield. This course was part of Hollywood Feed’s free pet wellness education resource known as Hollywood Feed University.
Dr. Greenfield's ...read more
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Wednesday, February 05, 2025
ELIZABETH AMODEO JOINS MARX-BENSDORF, REALTORS®
Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS® recently welcomed the addition of experienced REALTOR® Elizabeth Amodeo. In addition to her years of expertise in real estate, Elizabeth has an extensive media background which translates into exceptional marketing skills that benefit her clients.
Elizabeth earned her undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in ...read more
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
EXPANSION CONTINUES FOR HOLLYWOOD FEED WITH NEW SOUTH CAROLINA LOCATION
After recently announcing several a major store expansion in Charleston and a new store in Summerville, Hollywood Feed today announced the site of its next location at 2926-2940 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC 29803. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer’s new location, set to open in 2025, will be approximately 4,200 ...read more
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Monday, January 27, 2025
MARX-BENSDORF, REALTORS® RECOGNIZED BY TNECD FOR DOING BUSINESS IN TN FOR 100+ YEARSMarx-Bensdorf, REALTORS®, the oldest real estate firm in Memphis, was recently recognized by Tennessee's Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) as part of the State's effort to highlight businesses that have been in operation for 100 years or more in the Volunteer State.
Last year, Tennessee ...read more
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
INTUNITY HOMES ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Memphis, TN) – Intunity Homes, a nonprofit dedicated to providing low-income housing for the disabled, recently named Earle Schwarz as the organization’s full-time executive director.
A founding board member of Intunity, Schwarz is an attorney by trade. He has practiced with the law firms of Waring Cox, PLC and Glankler Brown, PLLC in addition to ...read more
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
FAMILIES MATTER ADDS NEW TEAM MEMBERS
(Memphis, TN) - Families Matter recently welcomed the addition of four new team members who have joined the local nonprofit in the following roles:
Joi Hibbler has joined Families Matter as Fatherhood Strengthening SpecialistLawrence Johnson has joined Families Matter as Community Resource Compliance ManagerEric Thompson has joined Families Matter as ...read more
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
REED FAMILY DENTISTRY CELEBRATES 75 YEARS
Reed Family Dentistry, a third-generation family-owned dental practice, recently celebrated 75 years of treating people, not just teeth. To mark the occasion, the community joined in an open house celebration at Reed Family Dentistry’s Millington Office located at 8020 Highway 51 North in Millington, Tennessee.
“Our 75th anniversary celebration was a ...read more
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
HOLLYWOOD FEED CONTINUES STORE EXPANSION TREND BY NEARLY DOUBLING SIZE OF TEXAS AND TENNESSEE LOCATIONS
After recently unveiling sizeable expansions at stores in Memphis, TN and Charleston, SC, healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer Hollywood Feed today announced significant expansions at locations in Colleyville, TX and Nashville, TN.
Hollywood Feed’s Lion’s Head store, located ...read more
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Wednesday, November 01, 2017
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
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