Business

Free Small Business Class offered at Memphis Public Library

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 11:28am

Business Networking

This class is designed to help business owners understand networking as a form of advertising with a purpose. During the class, attendees will learn how to properly network and with whom to network.

Presenter: Beverly Anderson, Founder and President of the National Home-Based Business Chamber of Commerce.

Organization: Memphis Chapter SCORE

When: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Where: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 3rd floor

Time: 6:00 pm

For more information, call Business and Sciences Department 901-415-2734.

Information provided by Memphis Public Library and Information Center

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Leadership Memphis to Dedicate New Headquarters

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, 9:49am

Information provided by Leadership Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN – (February 10, 2012) -- Leadership Memphis joins the growing ranks for non-profit organizations that call the South Main district home, when it dedicates its new headquarters at 365 S. Main at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 16. The two-bay space at 356 S. Main will house offices as well as gallery and meeting space.

“We are already getting requests from various groups and organizations interested in using our gallery and meeting space,” said David Williams, president & CEO of Leadership Memphis. “We are thrilled with our new location and pleased that it is available for meetings between our class members, Leadership Memphis alumni and community groups.

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Farmer's Market in Cordova to Open Soon

Submitted by Krista Pennie Myers, News Producer

Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 6:20pm

The empty Schnucks store on Germantown Parkway in Cordova will be filled soon!

The owners of the Winchester Farmer's Markets plan to renovate the empty building and convert it into the Cordova Farmer's Market International.

The sign is already up on the building, and crews are already working inside.

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Free business classes at Memphis Public Library

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012, 2:43pm

The Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library will host small business classes that include information on everything from steps to starting and maintaining a business, to legal aspects of owning and operating a small business.

Small Business Start Up: Laws and Taxes

The class will cover the basics of starting a business including legal aspects, incorporation, taxes, and employee issues.

Presenter: Mark Taylor, Senior Counselor, Memphis Office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Centers.

When: Thursday January 19, 2012

Time: 6:00pm

Where: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 3rd floor

For more information contact, Business and Sciences Department 901-415-2734

How to Value and Purchase a Small Business Successfully

This program is designed to help the potential business owner learn how to purchase a business hassle and scam free.

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National Pancake Day Returns to IHOP

Submitted by Chris Payne on Sunday, January 8th, 3:53 pm

IHOP’s seventh annual National Pancake Day will be back on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. All day long, IHOP restaurants will give each guest a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in the hope that they will donate what they would have paid, or more, to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities. This year, the restaurant chain aims to raise $2.7 million for charity, the most ambitious goal to-date.

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Free tax preparation at your local library

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 8:11am

It’s tax season! Free filing services are available at your local library branch.

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Eco Expo!

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, January 6th, 12:50 pm

The hugely successful Eco Expo is back with even more exhibitors showing us how to treat our earth more gently with green products, materials, services, and organizations.

Exhibitors will be offering ideas and information, and some will be selling their products and services.

The Expo is Sunday February 5th, 2012 from 11am until 3pm at Temple Israel--1376 East Massey Road...Memphis, TN.

For kids and adults of all ages, there’s something for everyone!

Learn, eat, explore, or just visit with some really nice people.

Remember the proverb, “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.”

We are working together with our fellow community leaders and congregations of all faiths to help save the planet.

E-mail TIMemphisEcoExpo@msn.com or call Linda Kaplan 482-6473 for more information.

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