Sat05252013

Business

In the bank: A conversation with Johnny B. Moore Jr.

Johnny B. Moore Jr. is the president and CEO of SunTrust Bank-Memphis. When he took on that position on June 1, 2009, he became the first African American to reach that level at SunTrust.

Putting African-American females in the executive pipeline

Many African-American women who aspire to one day furnish an executive corner office are faced with a “double outsiders” status in today’s organizations.

Registration looms for ‘How Sweet the Sound Gospel Celebration’

Registration is now open for the 2011 Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound Gospel Celebration.

For Wanda Russell, that’s a ‘wrap’ means job well done

Wrapzody is not a franchise. Customers often come in and inquire.  So, I am now working with my attorney to make it happen!

General contractor for Mitsubishi facility sets date for construction/contractor fairs

O’Neal, Inc., General Contractor for the construction of a new facility for Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. in Memphis, is looking for local construction companies and contractors for the project.

Honors on tap for 13 at annual African American Legacy Awards

The North Memphis District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will honor 13 heroes of the civil and human rights movement during the Fifth Annual African American Legacy Awards to be held Friday, April 8.

<br />Midtown Piggly Wiggly becomes Cash Saver on April Fool’s Day

The recession has hit Rick James’ customers in the wallet, where it hurts the most. Families that put national brands in the grocery cart a few years ago are picking up generic brands today to save money.

Lucy Shaw to set sail with new ministry

Lucy Shaw says it took “years and years of prayerful preparation” and now she is ready. She is launching her ministry on April 17.

<br />Carolyn Hardy lands another big deal

Hardy Bottling Company – the largest minority, woman-owned contract packaging facility in Tennessee – is selling its manufacturing facility to a La Crosse, Wisc., brewery, Hardy’s CEO, Carolyn Hardy, said on Tuesday.

PR go-getter focused on the positive

Impactful marketing is critical to the success of your business, and in the arena of public relations Jennifer Littlejohn is a go-getter with a flair for new media and positioning.

Undeniably talented & going places

 

Aeron Glover and Kaliv Parker drew upon ingenuity, drive and personal experience in formulating a business idea that won a national competition, and led them to Wall Street in New York City.

Japan jokes bad business for rapper 50 Cent and others

Rapper 50 Cent  took to his Twitter account where he unleashed a barrage of shocking tongue-in-cheek jokes about the disaster in Japan.

Supervisor Stan McKenzie: Made for his mission

Memphis and the entire 13th District of the AME Church showed some love to Supervisor Stan McKenzie, the husband of Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, last week.

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Detroit

DUGGAN OUT THE RACE?

The Michigan Chronicle

Today the election commission will gather at 2:30pm to decide the fate of mayoral candidate, Mike Duggan. This week mayoral candidate Tom ...

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Shinola Brings Manufacturing Back to Detroit

The Michigan Chronicle

ALEX STCHEKINE, bicycle production and special projects, affixes the name plate to a Bixby model bicycle at Shinola's Detroit facility.- J...

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Chicago

Parents File Suit After Son Mistakenly Pronounced Dead

The Chicago Defender

CHICAGO (CBS) – The parents of a disabled boy have filed suit against the Chicago hospital where he was mistakenly pronounced dead.

 

Jaylen Dorsey was ...

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New Ill. House Gun Bill Has More Restrictions

The Chicago Defender

A compromise allowing the carrying of concealed weapons backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan and agreed to by the General Assembly's leading gun-ri...

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Pittsburgh

Shale drillers shafting NAACP? Parker upset with lack of support

The New Pittsburgh Courier

 

CONNIE PARKER

 

by Christian Morrow

Courier Staff Writer

Back when steel ruled the local economy and Pittsburgh boast multiple corporate headquarters, th...

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WAMO100 announces new general manager

The New Pittsburgh Courier

GARY GUNTER

 

PITTSBURGH, PA--WAMO100, owned by Martz Communications Group, recently named Gary Gunter general manager of WAMO100.

Prior to this new appo...

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