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05/27/22

Chairman’s Circle head: ‘We are preparing people for careers, not jobs’

As Regions Bank’s top executive in commercial banking for the seven-state area, David May’s job has taken him away from home three nights a week for 30 years. His side gig now makes that seem like cake. May is leading the corporate executive side of a massive regional effort to improve the workforce as it…

05/27/22

Airport Authority anticipates nearly 27% increase in revenue

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s board of commissioners voted Thursday, May 19, to approve the 2023 budget, including $143.8 million for operations and maintenance. According to the airport authority, the new budget represents a return to traditional pre-pandemic budgets, reflecting recent passenger levels that are more than 90% of 2019 traffic. “The MSCAA staff has…

05/27/22

‘Transformational:’ LeMoyne-Owen president, Lowe’s CEO talk about school’s $1M gift

Awhile back, Olympic gold medalist and LeMoyne-Owen College track and field coach Rochelle Stevens, Ph.D., told the school’s president, Vernell Bennett-Fairs, Ed.D., that she wanted to introduce her to someone: Marvin Ellison, the president and CEO of home improvement retailer Lowe’s. Stevens already knew Ellison, and she had raved to him about Bennett-Fairs’ vision, and…

05/13/22

Memphis announces renovation plan for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Memphis has plans for a $150 million to $200 million renovation to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, the school announced on Thursday. The main elements of the renovation will be to transform the west side of the stadium, which will include what the Tigers called “innovative premium seating options.” The project will also create a hospitality…

05/13/22

Memphis cements generous reputation during pandemic

Memphis already had a reputation for being one of the nation’s most generous cities. But during the pandemic, giving per capita soared, moving Memphis from No. 16 to No. 8 on the annual Columbus Survey of giving through local community foundations. All told, the 1.1 million people in the greater Memphis area gave the equivalent…

05/05/22

YO GOTTI ANNOUNCES RETURN OF BIRTHDAY BASH IN MEMPHIS

 Yo Gotti is reviving an old tradition. The CMG boss is bringing back his annual birthday bash in Memphis from its COVID-19 hiatus. The Yo Gotti & Friends Birthday Bash is set to return on July 15 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis. “Birthday Bash is back and it’s going to be better than ever,” Yo Gotti said in…

05/05/22

Another Medical District multifamily project is in the works

Another housing development is coming to the Medical District. A project at 757 Court Ave. will add 48 new units along with commercial space to a growing housing market in the Medical District, according to filings with the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment. The development group is 757 Court LLC, which includes members…

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