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A Conversation with Chad Lindsay

A Conversation with Chad Lindsay Chad Lindsay is Vice President and General Manager of Alston Construction in Collierville, TN. A Tennessee native and graduate of the University of Memphis, Chad acquired a degree in architectural engineering to build the foundation for his career in construction. Recognizing the close connection between construction and the global economy, Chad was drawn to construction to contribute to the growth of his own community. He has assembled a strong team of experts he considers to be family, bound together to deliver exceptional results to each and every client. To him, [...]

A Conversation with Chad Lindsay2023-03-20T08:35:01-06:00

Night of Glamour and Fun for Collierville Chamber’s Business Awards

Night of Glamour and Fun for Collierville Chamber's Business Awards Event celebrated a year of progress and much success for Chamber and its members; Keynote speaker Ermal Faulkner of Ford Motor Company spoke praises to the area Full Photo Gallery Here The Chamber celebrated last year’s achievements at the 2022 Excellence in Business Awards. Sponsored for the second year in a row by Simmons Bank, the prestigious event returned to the Hilton Memphis. With a record number of Gold Sponsors (The Bank of Collierville, Campbell Clinic, IMC Companies, MLGW, Orgill, OrthoSouth, Southern Security Federal Credit Union), premium sponsors (TN [...]

Night of Glamour and Fun for Collierville Chamber’s Business Awards2023-03-16T13:41:48-06:00

A Conversation with Dr. Gary Lilly

A Conversation with Dr. Gary Lilly Gary Lilly has been an educator for 29 years.  He has held a variety of roles, including teacher, curriculum specialist, technology coordinator, attendance and transportation director, and principal.  He has served as a superintendent for the past 14 years.  This is his fourth year serving as superintendent of the Collierville School System.

A Conversation with Dr. Gary Lilly2023-03-07T10:07:48-06:00

Nominee Narratives 2022: Entrepreneur of the Year

NOMINEE NARRATIVES 2022: Entrepreneur of the Year In our final Nominee Narrative series, the Entrepreneur of the Year Nominees all share an amazing purpose and mission in the Collierville business community. Hamby Auto Concierge, Hook Point Brewing, Lost Pizza Co.- Collierville, and Simply Done Catering are all fantastic honorees for this category. Hamby Auto Concierge  Mike Hamby has been in the car business his entire career. He took on the role of being an ‘Auto Concierge’ for people in the community a few years ago and has taken off ever since. Joy and respect are some characteristics every [...]

Nominee Narratives 2022: Entrepreneur of the Year2023-03-06T10:57:04-06:00

Nominee Narratives 2022: Health Care Provider of the Year

NOMINEE NARRATIVES 2022: Health Care Provider of the Year The Health Care Provider of the Year Nominees Eye Specialty Group Eye Specialty Group has “been in the Memphis community for 54 years, but moved to Collierville seven years ago,” explains Thomas Brown, CEO of the company. This location has been successful ever since. “We are able to serve a population not in Memphis with this location, explains Thomas. For example, there is better access to those in Lakeland in Northern Mississippi. Care in this area is vitally important as Memphis is part of the ‘glaucoma belt,’ an eye [...]

Nominee Narratives 2022: Health Care Provider of the Year2023-02-28T10:42:39-06:00

Nominee Narratives 2022: Spirit of Collierville

NOMINEE NARRATIVES 2022: Spirit of Collierville The Spirit of Collierville Nominees all embody a deep sense of community involvement. Alston Construction, Collierville Funeral Home, Southern Security Federal Credit Union, and State Farm-Joe Sarrio all understand the importance of giving back. Alston Construction Alston Construction is a nationwide company whose reach stretches from coast to coast. The company prides itself on excellent client relationships (almost 80% of its work comes from repeat clients) along with its outstanding projects creating, refurbishing, and extending buildings from its 23-nationwide office network. As a national company, they impacted 30+ charitable organizations and donated [...]

Nominee Narratives 2022: Spirit of Collierville2023-02-22T09:44:07-06:00

A Conversation with Jimmy Turner

A Conversation with Jimmy Turner Jimmy Turner, along with his wife Mary, is the owner of Christian Brothers Automotive – Collierville. He is a graduate of Ole Miss University following in his brother’s footsteps. He has done several things in his career, including personnel and safety management in manufacturing, commercial laundry management, franchise owner support for a ServiceMaster brand and, presently, owner of Christian Brothers Automotive- Collierville. He’s lived in Collierville for over 25 years and is very involved with the community as past president of the Rotary Club of Collierville and current Chairman of the Chamber’s [...]

A Conversation with Jimmy Turner2023-02-20T08:41:28-06:00

The Drayage Meeting with Katie George Hooser

The Drayage Meeting with Katie George Hooser Hooser is Chief Marketing Officer of IMC Companies, the largest marine drayage company in the US The Chamber’s February Monthly Meeting welcomed Chief Marketing Officer Katie George Hooser of IMC Companies. The meeting kicked off with its typical three-part introduction. First, Pastor Sam Nichols of Collierville First Baptist Church thanked everyone for attending on such a dreary day.  Second, Eddie Bromley of Collierville United Methodist delivered the invocation. And, finally, Alderman Missy Marshall led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Afterward, Mark Heuberger, President and CEO of the Chamber, took the [...]

The Drayage Meeting with Katie George Hooser2023-02-17T10:19:35-06:00

Nominee Narratives 2022: Nonprofit of the Year

NOMINEE NARRATIVES 2022: NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR We are excited to share more information about this year’s Business Award Nominees with our nominee narratives series. The first stories are those of the nonprofit nominees: The Collierville Balloon Festival, Collierville Citizen’s Police Association, Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief, New Day Children’s Theatre, and Page Robbins Adult Day Center. These five organizations are true bright spots in our community. There is a strong sense of camaraderie among the nominees, as each expresses a fond appreciation for all nonprofits in the community. They couldn’t do what they do without each [...]

Nominee Narratives 2022: Nonprofit of the Year2023-02-21T15:53:39-06:00

A Conversation with Chief Dale Lane

A Conversation with Chief Dale Lane Chief Dale Lane has over 34 years of public safety experience, 18 of those in senior leadership/command positions in law enforcement, emergency management, and transportation. Chief Lane began his career in 1987 as a patrol officer with the Millington Police Department. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Memphis Metropolitan Association of Chiefs of Police, and the FBI National Academy Associates. Chief Lane holds a Master of Science in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Crichton College, [...]

A Conversation with Chief Dale Lane2023-02-06T08:45:43-06:00

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