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

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

Young Collierville Scientists Attend Robotics Conference

Young Collierville Scientists Attend Robotic Conference Sycamore Elementary Students Tara Oaks Elementary Students Collierville Chamber of Commerce Helps with Grant Dollars It’s easy to be encouraged about the future of science when you look into the faces of the robotics students from Collierville’s Sycamore and Tara Oaks Elementary schools. Assisted by the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s $4,000 grant, students from both schools were able to attend the VEX Conference and Competition held in Dallas in mid-May. The 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship, presented by Northrop Grumman Foundation and the REC Foundation, brought over 3,000 teams [...]

Young Collierville Scientists Attend Robotics Conference2022-06-13T12:23:36-06:00

Meet Collierville Chamber Member Carrie Higgins of The Space Defined

Meet Chamber Member Carrie Higgins of The Space Defined Defining and Refining Spaces Carrie Higgins knows there is a growing need for The Space Defined. She and her team offer a professional organizing company designed “to serve clients in a personal way, by helping them find joy and rest in their own spaces, while respecting their history and memories.” In business for only two short years, Higgins’ staff has grown from two (including herself) to nine. Higgins learned about “seasons of change” as a Navy Labor and Delivery Nurse, always being there to help families navigate some of the [...]

Meet Collierville Chamber Member Carrie Higgins of The Space Defined2022-05-20T07:23:32-06:00

Meet Collierville Chamber Member Diane Heyman of DHM Consulting

Meet Chamber Member Diane Heyman of DHM Consulting Diane Heyman is in the people business. Through her DMH human resources consulting business, she brings a depth of experience to help companies align their personnel’s experience with the company’s business culture. It’s not just business. It’s about people. Prior to forming her sole proprietorship consulting business, Heyman served as Senior Vice President of Global Compensation and Benefits for a major hospitality industry corporation, as well as serving as the Chief People Officer for ALSAC for seven years. These days she enjoys working with small to medium sized businesses in a [...]

Meet Collierville Chamber Member Diane Heyman of DHM Consulting2022-04-28T14:06:22-06:00

Collierville Chamber of Commerce Hosts Sold-Out Event at Monthly Membership Meeting

Collierville Chamber of Commerce Hosts Sold-Out Event at Monthly Membership MeetingChief of Police Dale Lane offers insight into Collierville Police DepartmentThe Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s April Monthly Membership Meeting broke attendance records at a sold-out event featuring Collierville Chief of Police Dale Lane. Collierville First Baptist Church hosted the event on Wednesday, April 13.Prior to Lane’s presentation, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Heuberger recognized several dignitaries in attendance, including current town, county and state officials as well as several attendees who are vying for local office in upcoming elections. Additionally, Heuberger welcomed a host of new Chamber members.Hallie Ross, [...]

Collierville Chamber of Commerce Hosts Sold-Out Event at Monthly Membership Meeting2022-04-18T13:02:06-06:00

Nominee Narratives: Health Care Provider of the Year

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 [...]

Nominee Narratives: Health Care Provider of the Year2022-02-25T12:11:12-06:00

Nominee Narratives: Nonprofit 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. 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: Nonprofit of the Year2022-02-17T15:08:00-06:00

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