MemphisConnect.com asks: What should Memphis’ New Year’s resolution be for 2012? We’ve asked a number of Memphians to share their thoughts below. Got one of your own? Add a comment to let us know. In 2012, Memphis should resolve to add more recycling bins in various areas of the city. Personally, I’d love to see [...]
Santa Paws Donation Drive While you’re out doing your holiday shopping, don’t forget the dogs and cats at the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County! Take part in our Santa Paws donation drive by selecting any of the items below to put under our Christmas tree for our animals: • dog and cat treats • collars [...]
Are you a Memphian who has never been to Graceland? Do you have relatives coming in for the holidays who you need to show around town? Are you an Elvis-junkie who jumps at the opportunity to go to Graceland whenever you can? Want to go, for free? Thanks to the Greater Memphis Chamber, MemphisConnect.com has [...]
YPConnect: Interactive Social Networking for Young Professionals YPConnect is a monthly networking session of Memphis Urban League Young Professionals, this month at Bleu at 221 South Third on Tuesday, December 13 from 6 – 8:30pm. This FREE event offers a truly unique networking experience as it will be Memphis’ first digital event. Enjoy an evening [...]
Agape’s Secret Santa Toy Drive! This year through the efforts of Agape, Christmas will be brighter for more than 400 children in the Memphis community. In order to meet this need, AGAPE need your help! They have wish lists ready to distribute. Please join Agape in the spirit of giving to those in need. For [...]
Memphis’ 3rd Annual Downtown Dining Week takes place November 14 – 20, 2011! Enjoy three-course dinners or special offers at some of your favorite Downtown restaurants all week. View menus at participating restaurants click here. In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 14th- 18th, Launch Memphis is hosting a full schedule of events to promote [...]
The Riverfront Development Corporation (RDC) wants YOU to fill one of their three available board positions, but you must act quickly- applications are due THIS FRIDAY! The RDC is a non-profit organization with a mission to implement a master plan for the development of the Memphis riverfront which includes green space, public amenities, private development [...]
For the past few months, the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau (aka, the place where I work) has been working on an iPhone app that makes it easy to find all of the great things in Memphis. I’m really excited to announce that it’s finally done. The app features an event calendar loaded with things [...]
Please join the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) for a series of public meetings November 7th -10th to give feedback and input as they reveal potential service scenarios designed to improve public transportation in the Memphis area. All meetings are from 5PM- 7PM. For more information contact Karen Moore at karen@trustmkt.com. Monday, November 7, 2011 [...]
Join Facing History and Ourselves, Thursday, November 3 at the Peabody Hotel for their 15th Annual Benefit Dinner. Wes Moore, MSNBC Correspondent, New York Times bestselling author, youth advocate, and Army combat veteran, will be the featured speaker. This years dinner will also honor Memphis Upstanders featured at the current Choosing to Participate exhibit at [...]
