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."
The FedEx Institute of Technology has announced its partnership with pharmacy services company Good Shepherd Pharmacy to develop new blockchain-based infrastructure to help cancer patients get medications, news outlet Commercial Appeal reported July 6.
Building on the success of EthMemphis, a hackathon for enterprise blockchain solutions, and the recent announcement that two new blockchain startups will base their operations in Memphis, the FedEx Institute of Technology will partner with Good Shepherd Pharmacy to build a new blockchain infrastructure in Memphis.
Anyone in the technology sector knows there is a national shortage for qualified enterprise-level developers.
According to research earlier this year from The App Association, there are 223,000 job openings for software developers in the U.S. alone. The same report detailed the key factors that hiring managers cite in their inability to hire qualified developers – lack of experience, lack of both hard/technical skills and soft skills/workplace competencies, lack of formal engineering education, and salary expectations.
It’s summer in Memphis. It’s sunny and beautiful, and we can’t think of a better time to get dressed up and enjoy the city that we love. July in the Bluff City is packed full of events to show off your summer looks. Whether it’s Fourth of July parties, outdoor concerts or charitable events, you should always dress to impress, and we’re here to make that easy for you!
Overton Square wraps up the Chimes Square Movie Nights series with a screening of “The Sandlot” Thursday, June 28, at 8 p.m. on the outdoor screen in the Chimes Square courtyard at Trimble Place. Folding chairs and blankets welcome; no outside coolers or alcohol. Visit overtonsquare.com.
A true "midnight movie" is not determined by the face of the clock but by the faces of its audience.
Delight, shock, disbelief: Such expressions signal that such distinctive, subversive, irreverent and offbeat films as "Pink Flamingos," "Night of the Living Dead" and the violent symbolic Western "El Topo" are worthy of word-of-mouth endorsement, repeat viewings and cultish devotion. At the very least, the movies are good for a few laughs and moans with a like-minded community of late-nighters.
I've always liked the idea of a fine Cuban cigar better than actually smoking one. So, when Michelle Laverty, "Lav" to one and all, over at Babalu, slid a creation called a Cuba Cigar across the bar, I was intrigued. A single massive square of ice swimming in Bacardi Gran Reserva Rum with Havana, hyde and smoked bitters, with an orange slice. It is a solid drink, with the bitters supporting, not hiding the rum. And here it was, that smoky, leathery ideal of a cigar without the reality of it. Which is good, because in reality I'm allergic to tobacco.
It’s estimated that 30 million people live as slaves in the world today, and more than 100 cases of sex trafficking of both minors and adults have been reported in Shelby County. Restore Corps exists to empower survivors, equip communities and seek justice through systemic change, all in an effort to eradicate human trafficking. It does that work here in Memphis, serving the West Tennessee region.
While we all know that the siren song of air conditioning can be tough to resist, these bright summer days are also the perfect time to step outside and get your nature fix. Although there are plenty of fun outdoor activities to enjoy without any equipment or experience (everyone loves a stroll through the park), if you’re seeking a bit more adventure, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking to pick up a new hobby, treat yourself to some updated equipment, or casually forsake civilization to try your luck in the untamed wild, check out these three locally owned shops to get geared up.
Ah, summer. Longer days that offer ample opportunity to relax and just enjoy a slightly slower pace. It’s such an enjoyable shift from the rest of the year, isn’t it? And as such, it makes sense that you may just want to try your hand at a new recipe or two. We have some delicious ideas below that we’ve pull from our recipe archives. Five amazing pie recipes — there’s something for every palate and skill level, too. Spend a lazy summer Saturday whipping up one of these pie recipes, and you can bring it with you to your next summer gathering with friends or family. Enjoy!
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...
