An estimated 3,000 people visit Crosstown Concourse each day, most of them working for or a customer, client or patient of one of the building’s tenants. There are also more than 260 apartments on the property as well as a high school that just opened its doors for its first class of 125 freshmen.
In addition to all the people who visit Crosstown daily since it opened in August 2017, there is also a steady stream of people showing up to do freelance assignments or to work remotely from their employer’s or home office.
Shannon Little left her job in marketing with the Huey's restaurant chain in Memphis to start her own solo marketing and social media venture. Such ventures at first glance might seem like a dime a dozen, leaving her with a task that had to be addressed before meeting with her first client.
She now handles marketing and social media efforts for several small businesses and is able to juggle all the tasks that go with that because she took the time to form a plan for herself at the very beginning.
"Define your target audience, your offerings and what value those offerings can bring to that audience," Little said, "My business became stronger, and my processes more streamlined, when I was able to define those terms."
Good morning, Memphis! Summer officially arrives Thursday with the solstice (aka the longest day of the year). Celebrate by taking in an evening Redbirds game or outdoor movie – or head indoors for one of nearly a dozen chamber music concerts. Here’s what else you need to know about in The Week Ahead...
And we're off! We're in full swing of cookouts and lightning bugs and being just sunburned enough to love it. Because we know you're busy having the summer of your lives, we've gathered the best events in Memphis this weekend for you to explore. From serving the community to getting your literary juices flowing to enjoying delicious local food, this weekend is packed with good times. We suggest starting at the 6th Annual Good People Good Beer Gala where you can taste beers, play games and raise money for an incredible organization.
Revolutions Bicycle Co-Op, the educational partner of Memphis’ new Explore Bike Share system will host a series of free bike safety classes throughout the summer.
Beginning this week, Revolutions is offering three different classes around the city “to give riders the confidence” to “navigate our city.”
In Bike Share 101, participants will learn how and when to access Explore Bike Share’s fleet, and about riding distances, time, and calorie burning as well.
