The Tip Sheet
The latest in Memphis business news
April 2012
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04/27/12Brother International Recognized by U.S. Department of EnergyBrother International Corporation has been awarded the Energy Star rating for its 1.6 million square foot facility in Bartlett, as one of only twelve facilities in the state to earn the prestigious distinction. The largest commercial facility of the group, Brother’s certification has doubled the total amount of Energy Star square footage in Tennessee. Energy Star certification is provided by the Environmental Protection Agency in cooperation with the Department of Energy, to indicate that a product or building meets the very highest standards in energy efficiency that ultimately reduce energy costs. Yesterday’s event was hosted by the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of the corporation’s achievement and dedication to sustainability in... |
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04/24/12Nonprofit Conference Coming up FastThe Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence is slated to hold its 7th annual conference Wednesday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Clark Opera Memphis Center. This year's theme is "Powerful Networks: Nonprofits, Social Media, and Community." Marnie Webb, co-CEO of the nonprofit TechSoup Global in San Francisco, is the keynote speaker. She will talk at 9 about "Making Change in the Digital World." After that, Laura S. Quinn, founder and executive director of Idealware of Portland, Maine, will discuss "Unleashing Innovation." The following breakout sessions will take place during the daylong conference: Beyond the Web: 10:45-11:45 a.m., "Building a Mission-Delivery Engine: Moving Your Website Beyond the Web," Carlo M. Cuesta,... |
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04/19/12St. Jude Researcher Elected for Prestigious Fellow HonorDr. Brenda Schulman of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Structural Biology Department is now a 2012 fellow and foreign honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Schulman, who joined St. Jude in 2001, is being honored because of her lab's work on understanding cell regulation and division, which can go awry when disrupted and lead to cancer. The AAAS is an honorary society and independent policy research center founded in 1780. Some of its members have included George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, and Winston Churchill. Current members include more than 250 Nobel laureates and more than 60 Pulitzer Prize winners. In addition to her lab work, Schulman also co-directs St. Jude's Molecular Oncology Program and is a... |
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04/16/12Lewis Appointed Chair of Access to Justice CommissionGeorge T. "Buck" Lewis of Baker Donelson is now chair of the state Supreme Court's Access to Justice Commission, which seeks to make legal representation more accessible. Lewis is a shareholder in the Memphis office of the law firm and served as president of the Tennessee Bar Association from 2008 to 2009. During that time, he launched the "4ALL" campaign for people who otherwise could not afford legal services. The campaign resulted in rule changes and an increase in attorneys offering services for free. Since his time as TBA president, Lewis also has overseen the launch of OnlineTNJustice.org. The website allows visitors to get free legal advice from volunteer attorneys. It is a joint effort between the TBA and the Tennessee Alliance for Legal... |
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04/11/12Crenshaw Dubbed 'Entrepreneur of the Year'Kenny D. Crenshaw, owner and president of Herbi-Systems Inc., is the Bartlett Area Chamber's latest "Entrepreneur of the Year." The award, which is in its sixth year, recognizes someone who has contributed to the local economy and who makes a difference in the way business is conducted, according to the chamber. Crenshaw has been a chamber member since 2001 and has served in leadership roles there. Herbi-Systems has been operating since 1984. It is now the second-largest lawn care service in greater Memphis after ServiceMaster's TruGreen. The company's billboards and other ads are well-known in the local area, with the slogan, "Lemme Kill Your Weeds" appearing with a photo of Crenshaw. Since its inception, Herbi-Systems has grown to include... |
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04/05/12Aerotropolis Conference Slated for TuesdayAnyone interested in air traffic as a regional economic generator should mark their calendars for Tuesday, when the Mid-South Aerotropolis Conference will be held at the University of Memphis' University Center. The day-long event is a joint effort between the Greater Memphis Chamber and the university's Intermodal Freight Transportation Institute. At the conference, attendees will gain a better understanding of the local Aerotropolis Economic Development Strategy and how similar strategies have been deployed elsewhere. Speakers will include Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander; Amy Liu, co-director and senior fellow of the Metropolitan Policy Program at Washington's Brookings Institute; and... |
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04/02/12SBA Loan Deadline: April 20April 20 is the deadline for any nonprofit organizations in Tennessee to submit Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration. The loans are being made available because of severe weather that struck between June 18 and 24, 2011. The SBA offers these loans to help nonprofit agencies meet operating expenses, regardless of whether their buildings were damaged by high winds or flooding. Loan amounts can be up to $2 million with 3 percent interest. Loan terms can extend to 30 years. Examples of eligible, non-critical organizations are soup kitchens, homeless shelters, museums. libraries, community centers, and colleges. To apply for an SBA loan, call 800-659-2955 or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Applications also are available at... |
