WHAT'S GOING ON- Calling All Innovators: Inside Memphis Business has been recognizing the top thinkers and doers in the city for several years. Our seventh annual IMB Innovation Awards issue is coming in September and we want your nominations for these people and organizations that are at the forefront of evolution — tinkerers, questioners, visionaries — who keep the machine of commerce oiled. Last year’s winners covered a range of areas, from medicine to music, education to civics. When you send us your nominations of the best and brightest candidates, please include any pertinent biographical or business information, and why the person, business, or organization should be recognized as a leader among innovators. Email your nomination to sparks@insidememphisbusiness.
NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES- TV news in Memphis is in the midst of an unprecedented and abrupt shakeup: each of the city's five TV news channels will be under new ownership before the start of 2020. Read Chris Davis’ extensive report in the Memphis Flyer here.- On Saturday, the Graceland Exhibition Center opens with more than 200,000 square feet of entertainment, exhibition, and dining space. It’s a big, family friendly deal for Graceland, the neighborhood, and the city. Read Wayne Risher’s story in the Daily Memphian here.- Upgrading Regional One is a priority for Shelby County, which is calling for a health services assessment and recommendations study. Read Jason Bolton’s story in the Memphis Business Journal here.- Leadership Memphis is honoring 40 movers and shakers. Read The Commercial Appeal’s story here. UPCOMINGWine Down for BizTown: Junior Achievement’s event tasks teams of participants to blind-taste-test various vintages to see which style of wine is the most popular among the crowd. Food and live music are also available at the event. Proceeds go toward Junior Achievement of Memphis. June 14, 6 to 9 p.m. Junior Achievement, 307 Madison Ave. $30/person. juniorachievement.org THE HOT SHEET
Who's getting promoted? Who's closing big deals? Who's getting awards? Inside Memphis Business magazine's Hot Sheet has the latest on milestones in Memphis.- Elise C. Denneny was named as president of the Tennessee Medical Association.- Baker Donelson elected Jackie Prester to its board of directors.- A team of investigators at UTHSC were awarded a $3.1 million grant to develop a unique model for nicotine addiction research. IMB Power Player Robert Williams will lead the team looking to explore mechanisms that contribute to the addiction-enhancing drug menthol.- Moore Tech elected four representatives to its board of trustees: Farrar Schaefer Vaughan, Belinda Anderson, Pastor James E. Kirkwood, and Willis T. Yates. The board also elected Ben Wingfield (pictured) as chairman.
POWER PLAYER
Inside Memphis Business magazine publishes a list of local Power Players every year. These are the movers and shakers in more than 30 categories who get things done in their respective fields. IMB’s April issue has the complete list. We also publish individual categories in other issues throughout the year, and we feature individual Power Players in our weekly Tip Sheet.This week’s Power Player is Nail Task, general manager, Big Cypress Lodge. In 2016, moved to Memphis from Chicago to oversee hotel as part of Bass Pro Shops Hospitality Division in the Memphis Pyramid. Graduated from the Swiss Hotel Management School in Switzerland and took several positions worldwide to assist in the opening and managing of new hotels. Previous positions include The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley and the Titanic Deluxe Resort in Turkey.For the complete list of Inside Memphis Business Power Players, go here. QUOTABLE“The collapse of the news ecosystem creates an undue burden by assuming television is going to take over [the loss of coverage by newspapers]. It's unrealistic for us to expect they can do that."- Penelope Muse Abernathy, author of The Expanding News Desert. She is quoted in the Memphis Flyer here.
NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES- TV news in Memphis is in the midst of an unprecedented and abrupt shakeup: each of the city's five TV news channels will be under new ownership before the start of 2020. Read Chris Davis’ extensive report in the Memphis Flyer here.- On Saturday, the Graceland Exhibition Center opens with more than 200,000 square feet of entertainment, exhibition, and dining space. It’s a big, family friendly deal for Graceland, the neighborhood, and the city. Read Wayne Risher’s story in the Daily Memphian here.- Upgrading Regional One is a priority for Shelby County, which is calling for a health services assessment and recommendations study. Read Jason Bolton’s story in the Memphis Business Journal here.- Leadership Memphis is honoring 40 movers and shakers. Read The Commercial Appeal’s story here. UPCOMINGWine Down for BizTown: Junior Achievement’s event tasks teams of participants to blind-taste-test various vintages to see which style of wine is the most popular among the crowd. Food and live music are also available at the event. Proceeds go toward Junior Achievement of Memphis. June 14, 6 to 9 p.m. Junior Achievement, 307 Madison Ave. $30/person. juniorachievement.org THE HOT SHEETWho's getting promoted? Who's closing big deals? Who's getting awards? Inside Memphis Business magazine's Hot Sheet has the latest on milestones in Memphis.- Elise C. Denneny was named as president of the Tennessee Medical Association.- Baker Donelson elected Jackie Prester to its board of directors.- A team of investigators at UTHSC were awarded a $3.1 million grant to develop a unique model for nicotine addiction research. IMB Power Player Robert Williams will lead the team looking to explore mechanisms that contribute to the addiction-enhancing drug menthol.- Moore Tech elected four representatives to its board of trustees: Farrar Schaefer Vaughan, Belinda Anderson, Pastor James E. Kirkwood, and Willis T. Yates. The board also elected Ben Wingfield (pictured) as chairman.POWER PLAYERInside Memphis Business magazine publishes a list of local Power Players every year. These are the movers and shakers in more than 30 categories who get things done in their respective fields. IMB’s April issue has the complete list. We also publish individual categories in other issues throughout the year, and we feature individual Power Players in our weekly Tip Sheet.This week’s Power Player is Nail Task, general manager, Big Cypress Lodge. In 2016, moved to Memphis from Chicago to oversee hotel as part of Bass Pro Shops Hospitality Division in the Memphis Pyramid. Graduated from the Swiss Hotel Management School in Switzerland and took several positions worldwide to assist in the opening and managing of new hotels. Previous positions include The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley and the Titanic Deluxe Resort in Turkey.For the complete list of Inside Memphis Business Power Players, go here. QUOTABLE“The collapse of the news ecosystem creates an undue burden by assuming television is going to take over [the loss of coverage by newspapers]. It's unrealistic for us to expect they can do that."- Penelope Muse Abernathy, author of The Expanding News Desert. She is quoted in the Memphis Flyer here. 
