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.
Rashana Lincoln January 18, 2011 No Comments
The Leadership Academy launches the 2011 Celebrate What’s Right Luncheon series with a timely panel discussion featuring confirmed panelists: Michelle Armstrong – Middle College High School Jamal McCall - KIPP Memphis Mike McIntyre – Germantown High School Jim Pohlman – Memphis Catholic High School Bill Taylor – St. George’s Independent School Moderated by - Tomeka Hart, MCS [...]
The University of Memphis Young Alumni Committee will be hosting the True Blue 5k on Friday, November 5th at 7:00 pm. Registration will be available through the day of the race, but the cheapest registration is before November 2nd, when the cost will jump from $25 to $30. All proceeds will go to support the [...]
Rashana Lincoln September 8, 2010 No Comments
A Conversation with 5 Remarkable Women The Leadership Academy is celebrating trailblazers in the fields of Business, Social Entrepreneurship, the Arts, and Faith as we continue the 2010 Celebrate What’s Right Luncheon series, generously sponsored by the First Tennessee Foundation. Please join us for an inspiring conversation with: Rabbi Katie Bauman, Assistant Rabbi, Temple Israel Mei Ann Chen, Music Director, [...]
Recently, participants had lunch at the award winning Memphis Zoo for Leadership Training with Mayor AC Wharton. After Mayor Wharton’s enthralling speech, participants shared their impressions of the events, as well as thoughts on how the mayor impacted their view of the city.
This upcoming Tuesday, June 8, The Leadership Academy will be kicking off their Memphis-Summer Experience program with a welcome reception on the Madison Hotel’s rooftop from 5:30pm-7:30pm, sponsored by Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation. The event will kick off the summer long program which gives college students, graduates and interns a chance to learn about Memphis [...]
Rashana Lincoln May 24, 2010 No Comments
On Tuesday, May 25th from 5:30-7:30pm the Grizzlies Foundation will host a Happy Hour gathering at Neely’s Bar-B-Que at 5700 Mt. Moriah in order to talk and answer questions about why and how people can inspire a young person as a mentor. Food will be provided and we will draw for some Grizzlies prizes as [...]
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!