September kicks off our Basic Literacy & Education Month! Our first outstanding presenter was named by the Memphis Business Journal 2022 as one of the Super Women in Business.  Currently serving as the Director of Advocacy, Venita Doggett's long career in educational development is uniquely suited to inform her current role with Memphis Education Fund. […]

In remembrance of Veterans who have served our country, our presenter this week is Billie "Budman" Vinson with Wreaths Across America. Billy is the Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery here in Memphis, honoring fallen soldiers by laying wreaths on their graves during the holiday season. Billie's goal is to […]

John Lawrence is the new Director of Economic & Business Development with Memphis, Light, Gas & Water, the nation's largest public three-service energy and water distribution company. John has a unique balance of development, planning, finance, marketing, and management experience. Throughout a 25-year career as a leader in community development, his efforts have resulted in […]