An Interview with Kevin Kane We are back this week with Kevin Kane, the President and CEO of the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, who is best known for developing Memphis' music brand. Over the last 30 years, Kane has coined the phrase "Memphis – Home of Blues, Birthplace of Rock n' Roll" and used it to put Memphis on the map.
An Interview with Missy Marshall March is Keep Tennessee Beautiful Month, an initiative inspired by the nonprofit Keep Tennessee Beautiful which works toward educating and inspiring Tennesseans to improve and beautify their community. Lucky for us, Missy Marshall, the Executive Director of Keep Tennessee Beautiful, lives in Collierville and operates out of her office at the University of Memphis. In this episode, we talk to her about what steps we Tennesseans can take to encourage litter prevention, waste reduction and a greener future.
2021 Excellence in Business Awards Recipients Honored Among Governor Bill Lee The Collierville Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Excellence in Business Awards sponsored by Simmons Bank at Collierville First Baptist Church on Thursday, March 3, 2022. With a sense of pride, the crowd stood in applause as Governor Bill Lee discussed the many reasons why Tennessee is one of the best places in the nation to live, work and invest. The 2021 Excellence in Business nominees are perfect examples of people who do so. Following Governor Bill Lee, award-winning emcee Andrew Douglas returned to the stage to help [...]
An Interview with Marianne Dunavant A Voice for the Voiceless 1 in 3 Americans now lives in a state with Marsy’s Law for All in their state constitution. Thanks to one local advocate, Marsy’s Law is giving a voice to the voiceless. Today on the show we are talking to Marianne Dunavant, the Tennessee Victim Outreach Director for Marsy’s Law. Her journey with Marsy’s Law began shortly after the tragic murder of her fiancée Chris. Now, over 13 years later, she has dedicated her life to public service and victim advocacy. [...]
Nominee Narratives: Health Care Provider of the Year Presented by Simmons Banks and the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Excellence in Business Awards serves as an opportunity to recognize those that set a standard for excellence in their respected category and strive for innovation in local business. First Choice Care, Dr. Joan Allmon, and Campbell Clinic are regionally recognized for their research initiatives and patient care. They are this year’s Health Care Provider of the Year nominees at our Excellence in Business Awards. First Choice Care First Choice Care is direct in their message. Their [...]
Presented by Simmons Banks and the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Excellence in Business Awards serves as an opportunity to recognize those that set a standard for excellence in their respected category and strive for innovation in local business. Service is at the heart of nonprofits like Fayette Cares, Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy, Page Robbins Adult Day Center, and Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. We are honored to recognize them as this year's Nonprofit of the Year nominees. Fayette Cares Their name says it all. For over 35 years Fayette Cares has been the go-to [...]
Nominee Narratives: Entrepreneur of the Year Presented by Simmons Banks and the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Excellence in Business Awards serves as an opportunity to recognize those that set a standard for excellence in their respected category and strive for innovation in local business. With a vision for the future, entrepreneurs like Christian Brothers Automotive Collierville, Stakt, Thrive Hearing and Tinnitus Solutions, and The Skybox Grill keep our community growing for the bigger and better. We are honored to recognize them as this year's Entrepreneur of the Year nominees. Christian Brothers Automotive – Collierville For eight [...]
An Interview with Sabra Bledsoe Labor Shortage as a Chance to Reimagine Workforce Whether big or small, businesses across the country felt the effect of the US Labor shortage that rocked the economy in 2021. In this episode, we are calling on Sabra Bledsoe, Regional Director of the Department of Labor & Workforce for State of Tennessee, for her advice on the best practices for hiring and retaining talented professionals at a time when that is not always easy. Visit tn.gov/workforce for access to free resources, like online career courses and information [...]
Nominee Narratives: Spirit of Collierville Presented by Simmons Banks and the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Excellence in Business Awards serves as an opportunity to recognize those that set a standard for excellence in their respected category and strive for innovation in local business. As this year's Spirit of Collierville nominees, Edward Jones–Kevin Baltier, Alston Construction, State Farm – Joe Sarrio Insurance Agency, and The Skybox Grill are always on the sidelines rooting for their business community. Edward Jones – Kevin Baltier As a Certified Financial Planner since 2006 and a member of Edward Jones since 2000, [...]
Travel Leaders Partners with the Collierville Chamber of Commerce to Offer One Lucky Winner a European Getaway Beginning in 2022, the more Collierville Chamber of Commerce events you come to, the greater your chance of cruising through some of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The Collierville Chamber is partnering with Travel Leaders Collierville to offer one lucky winner and their travel companion a 7-night European getaway worth over $10,000. Ranked as a U.S. Top Ten Travel Company, Travel Leaders of Memphis is a full-service travel agency specializing in all types of travel including: cruises, tours, honeymoons, family vacations, [...]
