Collierville Chamber of Commerce Gains “Washington Perspective” Congressman David Kustoff Offers Insight on National, Local and World Affairs U.S. House of Representatives’ David Kustoff, Republican Representative from TN 8th District, addressed a packed room for a breakfast meeting on May 5 at the Tournament Players Club at Southwind. The Meeting was sponsored by Southern Security, a premier partner of the Chamber. The company’s president and CEO, Dawn Graeter, introduced Kustoff to the crowd and provided background about the congressman’s achievements, including his tenure as a private practice attorney to his service as U.S. Attorney for West Tennessee (2006 – [...]

Women’s Leadership Network Group Encouraged to Develop Advocacy Skills Mollie Walker, Simmons Bank VP and Managing Director of Business Development, Addresses Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Network Mollie Walker, VP and Managing Director of Business Development for Simmons Bank in Collierville, addressed a sold-out crowd of 80 women at the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s April Women’s Leadership Network luncheon, held April 21 at the Ridgeway Country Club. While Walker’s topic was “Developing the Advocate Within,” she focused on her personal experiences dealing with infertility and developing an advocacy group on behalf of women and men struggling with the disease and its [...]

Meet Chamber Tiffany Boyd of A Perfect Bloom Less than a year after opening A Perfect Bloom in Collierville, Tiffany Boyd has already begun expanding the store. “Collierville has been great. People are visiting us,” Boyd comments with a smile. Prior to coming to Collierville, A Perfect Bloom was housed in warehouse space in a nearby town. While the business certainly has grown over the years, it’s really blossomed in Collierville. “Now we have a visible space,” Boyd comments of her Hwy 72 E. location. With a professional background in home health, Boyd is now a veteran in the flower [...]

We are Hiring: Special Events & Program Coordinator REPORTS TO: President PAY STATUS: Full-time HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday ABOUT: The Collierville Chamber of Commerce is a member organization of business and community leaders dedicated to building community through business by growing jobs, advocating for a business-friendly environment, and helping businesses thrive. We are currently seeking a Special Events & Program Coordinator, with strong communications skills, to spearhead the Collierville Chamber’s special events, member programs, and sponsorship opportunities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Identify and cultivate strategic and beneficial sponsorship opportunities for members. Communicate with internal and [...]

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. [...]