Chamber News

Driven to Perform: Cars and Careers Offer an Evening to Remember UofM Global’s Dr. Richard Irwin speaks to the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s Ascend for young professionals. Dr. Richard Irwin, Executive Dean, Global & Academic Innovation (UofM Global) at the University of Memphis, did double duty this month for the Collierville Chamber of Commerce. Not only did he address the general membership at the monthly luncheon, but he delivered an informal talk to members of Ascend, the Chamber’s group for young professionals. It was a meeting not to be forgotten as a crowd of up-and-comers gathered at Collierville Art [...]

Keep Tennessee Beautiful’s Missy Marshall Addresses Women’s Leadership Network Attendees hear an inspirational message of personal growth and professional development Missy Marshall, Executive Director of Keep Tennessee Beautiful Commission and wife, mother and Collierville resident, brought an inspiring message of personal growth and professional development to attendees of the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Leadership Network luncheon on Thursday, November 21. The meeting was held at Simply Done Catering off the historic Collierville Town Square. Tracing her journey from a challenging East Tennessee childhood to college days and into professional ranks of state employment, Marshall delivered an inspiring talk [...]

Mark Heuberger Addresses Collierville Rotary Club Mark Heuberger, President/CEO of the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, spoke to members of the Collierville Rotary Club on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Simply Done Catering and Events. Heuberger provided an overview of the Chamber’s mission and spoke of the primary driving forces of the organization’s vision. “We want to be known for excellence and efficiency. Additionally, we want to be a credible advocate on behalf of our business community and to be a strategic asset for the town. But, most important,” he continued, “we want the Collierville Chamber of Commerce to be [...]

Collierville Chamber of Commerce Hosts Monthly Members Meeting Dr. Richard Irwin of UofM Global Offers a Glimpse into expanding online learning programs Dr. Richard Irwin, Executive Dean, Global & Academic Innovation (UofM Global) at the University of Memphis, introduced the university’s innovative global learning opportunities to Collierville Chamber of Commerce members and guests at the organization’s monthly membership luncheon, held at the Ridgeway Country Club on Wednesday, November 13. Disregarding frigid temperatures, the crowd filled the room to hear Irwin’s presentation and to participate in the monthly networking and educational opportunity. Collierville Chamber President and CEO Mark Heuberger took [...]

2019 Business Expo Celebrates Collierville Business Community 100 Vendors and Thousands of Visitors Enjoy a Wide Array of Services and Merchants In what has become an annual showcase for community businesses and services, the Collierville Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2019 Business Expo at the H.W. Cox Community Center on Thursday, October 24. One hundred vendor booths presented opportunities for visitors to browse and talk with business owners and representatives from a host of industries, service-based companies, retailers and non-profits organizations. The event opened officially at 9:00 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as Mayor Stan Joyner wielded the scissors. Mark [...]

Collierville Chamber of Commerce Hosts Monthly Members Meeting Judge Lee Ann Dobson offers overview of the Collierville Municipal Court The Collierville Chamber of Commerce invited members and guests to the Ridgeway Country Club on Wednesday, October 9, for a luncheon/networking opportunity and a chance to hear Municipal Court Judge Lee Ann Dobson discuss the town’s Municipal Court functions. Judge Dobson provided the audience a general overview of the functions of the court, which hears both municipal cases involving laws of Collierville, as well as cases falling under state law. Dobson stated that she is “committed to running an orderly [...]

Not all Networking Events are Created Equally Collierville Chamber of Commerce Hosts Party on the Patio The Collierville Chamber of Commerce hosted an overflowing crowd at its Party on the Patio event on Thursday October 3. Unseasonably warm weather prompted attendees to enjoy cool refreshments and great food but didn’t seem to faze their enthusiasm for the networking event. An estimated 325 were in attendance. Commenting on the event and the Chamber’s new energy, Chad Lindsay, Vice President and General Manager of Alston Construction, the Presenting Sponsor of the event, noted, “I love the direction of the Chamber. It’s [...]

Collierville Chamber’s September Luncheon Features “Grow with Google” Communications consultant, author and national speaker Dave Delaney, an official speaker with “Grow with Google,” addressed an overflow crowd at Ridgeway Country Club at the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon meeting on September 11, 2019. Delaney offered a casual, but in-depth, presentation to Chamber members about maximizing their marketing reach through better use of Google. Reminding the audience that 85% of all business transactions happen in local stores, he provided valuable insight into the hidden power of Google and the importance of understanding the changing nature of purchasing decisions. “It’s [...]

Collierville Chamber of Commerce Launches Ascend Program The Collierville Chamber of Commerce launched their new Ascend program at the Bank of Collierville on Tuesday August 27. A full house of young professionals listened to Jeremy C. Park, CEO of cityCURRENT, discuss the personal, company and societal benefits of giving back to the community. “It’s a matter of hard work and heart work” he reminded attendees. “Our Ascend program is designed especially for young professionals and is designed to equip the next generation of business leaders with networks and resources needed to transition to leadership roles in business and the [...]

Collierville Chamber of Commerce and SCORE to offer educational lunch-and-learn series in 2020 The Collierville Chamber of Commerce and the Memphis Chapter of SCORE have created a unique relationship to provide expanded educational programs for new business owners and entrepreneurs in the Collierville community. An exciting new series of lunch-and-learn events will begin in 2020. This new venture represents a rare opportunity for community businesses to benefit from the experience and proven expertise of the experienced professionals represented by SCORE. SCORE is a nonprofit arm of the Small Business Administration, comprising of more than 275 chapters nationally with more [...]