Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman's Circle

The Chairman’s Circle Business Climate Task Force hosted a conversation with TN State Rep. Karen Camper and TN State Rep. John Gillespie. They talked about the budget challenges states face following the expiration of federal Covid funding, strong economic growth in TN, and the importance of aligned priorities for West TN. Meeting attendees also heard about the importance of two annual Chamber events with legislators: MEM2NASH and the D.C. Fly-in and the latest on the new I-55 bridge. Thank you to host David May, Regions Bank. #MakingMemphisGreater #InvestedInMemphis #MovingMemphisForward

Chairman’s Circle investor and former CC Chair, Daphne Large, and the team at Data Facts are celebrating a milestone 35 years. The Greater Memphis Chamber was proud to help mark the occasion with a ribbon cutting. Data Facts is 100% women-owned. A walk around the offices shows the team works hard but likes to have fun (love the in-house gym, games and relaxation area, all with a Memphis theme.) Thank you for #MakingMemphisGreater #InvestedInMemphis

Congratulations to Chairman’s Circle investor Kevin Woods and the team at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee on the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their new offices in the beautifully restored Commonwealth building in Downtown Memphis. #MemLeaders #InvestedInMemphis #MovingMemphisForward #MakingMemphisGreater

Chairman's Circle Investors and prospective investors had an opportunity to socialize in the Grand Ballroom of The Peabody Memphis after our recent Power Summit. Conversation focused on how robust infrastructure is powering economic development in the Memphis Region. #MemLeaders #InvestedInMemphis #MovingMemphisForward #MakingMemphisGreater

During the recent Chairman's Circle Power Summit, Ted Townsend, Greater Memphis Chamber shared "Reliable power is what makes new initiatives possible. The future of Memphis is being built electron by electron." Power Panelists included Jeff Lyash, Tennessee Valley Authority; Cynthia Williams, Ford Motor Company; and Doug McGowen, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW). #MemLeaders #MovingMemphisForward #InvestedInMemphis #MakingMemphisGreater

How power is powering economic development in the Memphis region was the subject of our Chairman's Circle Summit. The panel featured Jeff Lyash, Tennessee Valley Authority; Doug McGowen, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW); and Cynthia Williams, Ford Motor Company. Ted Townsend, President & CEO, Greater Memphis Chamber said, "Power infrastructure is not just a utility. It's a strategic asset." #MemLeaders #MovingMemphisForward #InvestedInMemphis #MakingMemphisGreater

Barry Alan Yoakum, FAIA, archimania, is among the newest investors in the Chairman’s Circle. Milk carton flats and his third-grade teacher set him on the path to becoming an architect. What most excites him about Memphis? "It's really on the rise. I'm excited about where we can go." #MemLeader #MovingMemphisForward #InvestedInMemphis #MakingMemphisGreater https://lnkd.in/eZxakGff

Another Chairman's Circle Investor company is growing and moving to a new, larger space in Memphis. Congrats to Mike Tutor, Radians, Inc. #MemLeader #InvestedInMemphis #MakingMemphisGreater #MovingMemphisForward https://lnkd.in/exwhBDxv

Congratulations to Chairman's Circle Investor Karl Schledwitz and the team at Monogram Foods. They've have outgrown their East Memphis location and are moving to a new space in Crosstown. It's a win-win-win. #MemLeader #InvestedInMemphis #MakingMemphisGreater #MovingMemphisForward https://lnkd.in/esiEqYcP

Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman's Circle events never disappoint! The theme of yesterday was power - not the kind that is abused, but the kind that keeps our #memphis businesses going. Thanks to Ted Townsend and his amazing panel - Doug McGowen of Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), Jeff Lyash of Tennessee Valley Authority, and Cynthia Williams of Ford Motor Company. The highlight of the afternoon for me was reconnecting with Ermal Faulkner. Ermal, we can't wait to welcome you back to Christian Brothers University to speak with our students again about the exciting things happening at #BlueOval City. I might even have another mug to give you! Jamilica Burke, MS, PMP, it is always great to see you, super star. Okenwa Okoli, PhD CEng CSci, it was nice to finally meet you in person (and I found my car on the first try!). Lastly, it was great to connect with both Judy Lansky over coffee in the morning and Jared Barnett at the Chamber event to learn more about the innovative and data-driven methods Slingshot Memphis is using to fight poverty. Interested? Check out their website: https://lnkd.in/e75gdrYV Thanks again, The Peabody Memphis, Greater Memphis Chamber, Nancy Coffee and Lisa Lovell Ayres for a great event!