2010 Society of Entrepreneurs inductees: Patrick Neely, Neely’s Bar-B-Que

February 8, 2010

By James Dowd
Friday, February 5, 2010
Patrick Neely is all about family, and it’s a devotion to his own that led him to open a little barbecue place once upon a time.
A couple decades and a bustling restaurant and media empire later, Neely is being honored by the Society of Entrepreneurs. He will be formally inducted [...]

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2010 Society of Entrepreneurs inductee: Denise Burnett, OR Nurses

February 8, 2010

Thirty-some-odd years ago, a six-week mission trip to Nairobi not only altered Denise Burnett’s career path, but it subsequently changed her life.
Following that excursion, the then 20-year-old college student switched her major from journalism to nursing and embarked upon a journey of healing that has continued to this day.
“During my time in Kenya, our group [...]

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Society Member, Don Hutson, featured in Memphis Business Quarterly

January 25, 2010

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Posted by John Branston on January 1st, 2010 No Comments Printer-Friendly

Don Hutson has enjoyed a 40-year run of more than 5,000 speeches and programs that has taken him from the University of Memphis to the top of The New York Times bestseller list of business books with The One Minute Entrepreneur, coauthored with Ken [...]

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Society of Entrepreneurs Member Fred Jones to be Recognized

January 25, 2010

Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones has been chosen to receive the Authur S. Holmon Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Memphis Black Student Association.
The award will be presented in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Feb. 2 in the school’s Michael D. Rose Theatre.
The award ceremony opens the U of M’s celebration of Black [...]

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Entrepreneurs Roundtable Lunch and Discussion with Jerre Freeman, MD, President, MECA, Memphis Eye & Cataract Associates

January 14, 2010

Physician and entrepreneur Dr. Jerre Freeman, is Founder of Memphis Eye and Cataract Associates (MECA), Founder and Chairman of EagleVision, and Founder of the World Cataract Foundation.
A pioneer in the areas of cataract surgery, lens implant surgery and laser vision correction surgery, Dr. Freeman is the designer of several lens implants and the Punctum Plug, [...]

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Luminetx, Buckman chosen as 2009 Global Business honorees

November 5, 2009

From The Commercial Appeal
Luminetx and Buckman have been selected 2009 Global Business Award recipients by the Greater Memphis Chamber International Business Council.
Luminetx, a bioscience technology company, and Buckman, manufacturer of specialty chemicals, will be recognized at the council’s annual fall meeting from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Hilton Memphis, [...]

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Lunch and Discussion with Spence Wilson, President, Kemmons Wilson, Inc.

October 29, 2009

As President of Kemmons Wilson, Inc., Spence Wilson knows entrepreneurship quite well, having spent a lifetime with one of the city’s most well known – his father. He understands and embodies the importance of blending creative energy and vision, initiative and innovation, and he has worked to turn Kemmons Wilson, Inc. [...]

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Spence Wilson shares keys to business success

October 23, 2009

By James Dowd, The Commercial Appeal
For Spence Wilson, there are two basic building blocks for successful entrepreneurship: passion and perception.
To prove his point, he need look no further than his father, Kemmons Wilson, who founded the Holiday Inn chain and enjoyed a long and successful career.
“My dad was a great example of someone who [...]

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Don Hutson on Image Variability

September 17, 2009

For more than 30 years, Don Hutson has been in the business of making people believe they can do better and giving them the skills to do it. He energizes audiences into action and is known for delivering real solutions for business professionals.
Audiences are captivated and entertained by Don’s personal anecdotes, used to drive home [...]

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Southern Heritage Classic founder basks in 20 years of success

September 11, 2009

By Marlon W. Morgan (529-2792), Memphis Commercial Appeal
Friday, September 11, 2009
With the 20th edition of the Southern Heritage Classic approaching, staff reporter Marlon W. Morgan sat down with founder Fred Jones Jr. to talk about all things SHC. Here are excerpts from the conversation:
Q: What is it about the Classic [...]

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