Welcome, New Members: May 2021  This May, the Collierville Chamber of Commerce was excited to welcome a host of new members from a diverse range of industries. Learn about their mission, services and more here: MAY MEMBERS A Perfect Bloom Memphis Website: www.aperfectbloommemphis.com Bluff City Balloons LLC Website: https://bluffcityballoons.com John Green & Co. Realtors - David Fraser Website: www.johngreen.com/Agent/Detail/David-Fraser/25669.com Slim Chickens Inc Website: www.slimchickens.com Wells Building Supply Website: https://builders.westtnhba.com/list/member/wells-building-supply-1318.com Most importantly, make sure to give them a warm welcome by introducing yourself, testing out their services and sharing your personal experience with the Collierville Chamber. You can also view the rest [...]

An Afternoon at StoryPoint Walking into StoryPoint Senior Living, you get the refreshing sense that you’re not just at another retirement home. It’s much more than that. In spring 2021, StoryPoint opened its doors to Collierville residents. And with open doors, came open arms. Spearheaded by people like Mandi Burns, Business Development Specialist, the community cultivates intentionality in every room, from the bistro to the art studio to the movie theater. “StoryPoint is not just a place where our residents lay their heads. It’s a community where we can come together and fellowship. We have each other’s backs and [...]

5 Tips For Loving Local Behind every small business is a little character. Whether it be the lively business owners or the personal touches of an old storefront, your local small business is a reflection of the community that supports it. This week is National Small Business Week, and if there was ever a time to support your neighborhood mom-and-pop shop, it’s now. So, stroll on over to C.J. Lilly & Company for some fresh flowers, pick out a Mother’s Day gift from Brooks Collection or relax with a drink from Hook Point Brewing.  From shopping to sharing, here [...]

Lisa Clifft: Creating Crafts Tacos for a Cause Lisa Clifft has been a player in the restaurant industry since the early ‘80s. She started at McDonald’s, the world’s leading fast-food chain, and worked her way up from Crew Member to Operations Director. Operating 70 stores, Clifft spent over 30 years at McDonald's, watching the corporation evolve in price, product and size around the world. “I was just a teenager when I started at McDonald's, and at the time, I didn’t think I would be there for long. Little did know, I would spend most of my career there,” Clifft [...]

From Harvard to Home: Anna Traverse Fogle Shares Her Professional Journey Born and raised in Memphis, Anna Traverse Fogle has close ties to the people and stories behind her hometown. She attended St. Mary’s Episcopal School before going on to earn college and graduate degrees from Johns Hopkins and Harvard. Over the last three years, Fogle has led the way at Contemporary Media, Inc., the most well-known print publisher in Memphis. In 2019, her strategic initiative paid off when she was named CEO of the company. On Thursday, Apr. 22, Fogle took a step back from her role to [...]

Registration Kicks Off for Collierville Chamber Golf Tournament The Collierville Chamber of Commerce will host an in-person Golf Tournament on Monday, May 17, 2021. Each year, the tournament calls over 150 business professionals to bring their “A Game” for an afternoon of sportsmanship and networking. It also serves as a fundraiser that supports the Chamber in its effort to provide business development resources for the Collierville community. For another year in a row, FedEx will present the Golf Tournament. Lander's Ford and Joe Sarrio of State Farm will also help fuel the competition as putting green sponsors. The winner [...]

Linn Sitler AKA the "Deal Maker" Talks to Collierville Chamber For decades, colleagues have called Linn Sitler the “deal maker.” As the Memphis & Shelby County Film Commissioner, Sitler has brought movies like The Firm, Great Balls of Fire! and Walk the Line to Memphis. Her newest project is the Memphis-based reality comedy Buried by the Bernards. She told the stories behind these films at the Collierville Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Network hosted at Thomas Meat & Seafood Market on Thursday, Mar. 26, 2021. “If I sound excited, it’s because I am overjoyed to be out in the community again,” [...]

2020 Excellence in Business Awards Recipients The Collierville Chamber hosted its annual Excellence in Business Awards at Collierville First Baptist Church on Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021. Over 150 business leaders and local officials came together to honor those who make significant contributions to enhance our quality of life and make Collierville a better place to live and work. Award-winning anchor Andrew Douglas emceed the event, introducing the nominees and Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton. Sexton addressed the audience with an uplifting message that commended Collierville for its civic leadership and educational initiatives. Following Sexton’s address, Douglas returned [...]

Three reasons your business should get Knowticed! Think about it – unless your business pays, your Facebook post will probably only reach about 5% of your followers. Only about 16% of your emails are likely to be opened. But with a new platform by a local entrepreneur, you’re eligible for a free listing that will reach up to 100% of the users who follow you! What is Knowtice? Knowtice is a new smartphone app which aims to improve how individuals and businesses communicate. The Collierville Chamber of Commerce thinks all our members could benefit from a listing. Knowtice is [...]

Photo Credits: Cindy B. Thymius Photography Collierville Chamber Hosts February Monthly Meeting CEO of Memphis Tourism Kevin Kane addressed the Collierville business community today at the February Monthly Meeting. Collierville First Baptist Church hosted the sold-out crowd, who came to hear Kane speak about the future of local tourism. Collierville Chamber President Mark Heuberger kicked off the event by introducing the meeting’s sponsors, Renasant Bank and Tennessee State Representative Kevin Vaughan. Diving into the meeting, Kane recognized Renasant Bank’s contribution to the new Memphis’ Renasant Convention Center. Built in 1973, the Convention Center debuted its $200M modernization in October [...]