Since 2003, a movement has been building in Memphis to tap into the potential of our best and brightest citizens. As an organization, the Memphis Urban League Young Professionals (MULYP) has been committed to playing an integral role in supporting and retaining young agents of change in our community who are willing to actively contribute [...]
The arts are booming in Memphis!. We are fortunate to have a wide array of art producing organizations and individual citizens that embrace their creative sides and furnish the city with a thriving artistic community. Recently Memphis made Flavorwire’s list of 8 best cities for young artist, and we would like to offer you the [...]
There has been a lot of talk in Memphis recently about attracting top talent and becoming a city of choice. For years Memphis has watched its most talented young professionals migrate to other markets, seeking better career opportunities, and an overall better quality of life. Many of us know how great the city is and [...]
Al Bright currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Memphis/Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine (“EDGE”). A joint project between Mayors Luttrell and Wharton, EDGE collects several existing programs under one roof, including the city-county Office of Economic Development, the city-county Industrial Development Board, the city-county Port Commission, the city-county Depot [...]
In support of the University of Memphis’ Green Campus Initiative, the 4th annual Tiger Blue Goes Green will be held on Tuesday, October 4th. The goal of Tiger Blue Goes Green 2011 is to encourage environmental awareness, inquiry, and activism. The Center for Biofuel Energy & Sustainable Technologies is spearheading this event to display sustainable, [...]
Beginning in October, Lifeblood donors can double their community impact by participating in the blood center’s gift surrender program. Through this initiative donors may elect to give up their thank-you gift, typically a T-shirt, in favor of having a financial contribution made in their honor to one of four local nonprofit agencies whose constituents depend [...]
Project Green Fork contributes to a sustainable Mid-South by helping reduce environmental impacts, with a focus on strengthening homegrown restaurants. Loving Local Fall Fundraiser Sunday, October 2 at Central Station 3-6pm; $30 per ticket Enjoy local food, local beer, organic wine, a live and silent auction, and local merch from Victory Bicycle Studio, Apothecary Fairy [...]
For the third time MemphisConnect is partnering with LaunchMemphis – & our newest co-host Bioworks – for an evening of enlightenment, inspiration, and just plain entertainment. Join us for Ignite Memphis 3 Thursday, November 10th at Memphis Bioworks Auditorium(20 S. Dudley). Got a topic you’re passionate about sharing, and up for the challenge of a [...]
Johnny is a majority owner of the largest, locally owned insurance agency in the Mid-South US, Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, LLC. Born and raised in Memphis, Johnny attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1973, graduated high school from Memphis University School in 1976, graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1980. He shares with [...]
On Sunday, October 2, the Memphis Botanic Garden’s My Big Backyard will be transformed into the first ever Cookie Carnival benefiting the FedExFamilyHouse. For only $5 a ticket, this cookie extravaganza will be fun for the whole family. From 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, you kids will be able to enjoy all of these [...]
