There are as many versions of Memphis as there are Memphians. We have something for everyone… and a soul like no other city’s.
Take a look through MemphisConnect and you’ll understand why the 100+ diverse voices represented are all inspired to call Memphis home.
Indie Memphis. B side. Flipside. Whatever the moniker, we know that our city has a distinct soul shaped largely by our irrepressible creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, by a determination to forge a new path. After all, cultural icon FedEx was once a startup, Elvis an upstart. And even the New York Times knows it. In [...]
Memphis Bioworks Business Association Luncheon “Exploring Technology Transfer: The Engine of Bioscience” Panel Discussion Moderator: Steve Bares, Ph.D., MBA President & Executive Director Memphis Bioworks Foundation Panel Participants: * Kevin Boggs, Ph.D., MBA, University of Memphis * Walter G. Chambliss, Ph.D., University of Mississippi * J. Scott Elmer, JD, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital * [...]
Want to know the hottest happenings in the Bluff City this weekend? Below is our latest list of recommendations, directly from the locals: ECMathews @MemphisConnect I’ll be going to @VoicesofSouth ‘s J&K Self-Rising Cabaret WKNO_FM @MemphisConnect WKNO Performance Club Opera Memphis for Orpheus heatherleanne @MemphisConnect Comedy show at Generations bar tomorrow night at 8 featuring [...]
The Spirit of Memphis is a Pep Rally for the City of Memphis that will turn the tide of the self-esteem of our citizens. Pep Rally events and movements will help citizens become ambassadors and fall in love with their City again. Join them for their kickoff event and information session (we’ll be there!): We [...]
MemphisConnect January 19, 2010 One Comment
Did you set a goal to lose weight this year? Obesity is an issue we as a city need to tackle. The key to avoid overeating is to find ways to feel full.
Want to know where to be this weekend? Below is our latest set of recommendations for a busy Memphis weekend, straight from the locals: CMOM @MemphisConnect @CMOM will give a portion of every admission this weekend to Haiti relief-& HUGE MLK bday party on Mon http://tiny.cc/ZzKMu ddmemphis @MemphisConnect Tell your followers to come to our [...]
The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence offers another valuable workshop for nonprofit CEOs and executive directors, Board members and those interested in serving on nonprofit boards: Engaging Your Board in Mission Focused Planning As a Board member or CEO, you have committed your valuable time to work on behalf of an important nonprofit organization in the [...]
MemphisConnect January 12, 2010 No Comments
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton and his wife Ruby, are seeking nominations for the Ruby R. Wharton Award to honor exceptional women who have made outstanding contributions to in the Greater Memphis community. The awards will be presented by Mayor Wharton during the Eight Annual Tea and Talk at the Top on Sunday, February 14, [...]
MemphisConnect January 11, 2010 No Comments
The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) invites you to help tackle hunger by participating in MIFA’s 2010 Souper Bowl of Caring. Every day, MIFA feeds over 2,000 seniors. The Souper Bowl is an opportunity for youth to get involved in helping our neighbors who struggle with hunger. What it is The MIFA Souper Bowl of Caring [...]
Want to know the hottest weekend events in the Bluff City? Ask the locals! Below is the latest set of recommendations for a very cold Memphis weekend: ArtsMemphis @MemphisConnect Playhouse on the Square Community Celebration on Sunday from 1 – 5 for new building! mandasuzy That would be Saturday night. RT @mandasuzy: @MemphisConnect Going to [...]
MemphisConnect is a partnership between The Leadership Academy, MemphisED and Simple Focus. We provide a gathering place for diverse Memphians to share the opportunities, initiatives and activities that inspire them to make Memphis home.
MemphisConnect is always looking for people who are passionate about Memphis and want to help move our community forward. Get in touch if you have a story for us to share, of if you want to write for us!