Black Business Association of Memphis

Job Opportunity for College Students

2011-06-01T08:07:00.000-07:00

Clerical & Administrative Support Position for the V.A. Medical Center Memphis through their Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). This is a full time position. $22,851 - $27,990 per year.
Extended until June 3rd!

Qualifications:
Currently enrolled students
Minimum GPA 2.0
Official college transcripts required before placement
Desire to work with Americas veterans

Benefits:
Relevant work experience
Flexible work schedule around academic schedule
Eligible for annual & sick leave

Requirements:
Must pass the pre-employment physical requirements
Background/ ceference checks required
Direct deposit required

Mail Your Resume to:
Anthwon Cooper
V.A. Medical Center
1030 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

R. Kelly Love Letter Tour

2011-05-19T09:30:00.001-07:00

R. Kelly Presents the Love Letter Tour at the Desoto Civic Center. This show will feature Keysha Cole and Marsha Ambrosius. Tickets are on sale now and available at all ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com and the Desoto Civic Center Box Office.

The 2011 Sisterhood Showcase

2011-05-19T09:29:00.001-07:00

The 2011 Sisterhood Showcase takes place June 4th & 5th at the Cook Convention Center.Tickets are $15 in Advance and on sale at SCHNUCKS. $20 Day of Show*Day of Show tickets on sale at Memphis Cook Convention Center only! Children 6 and under free!

2011 Block Party for Peace

2011-05-19T09:28:00.000-07:00

The Block Party for Peace is an event that was created to promote peace, empowerment, and opportunity within and surrounding the communities of Memphis, Tennessee. The Block Party for Peace makes available opportunities in employment, education, health. We provide quality family entertainment as an attraction to the residents and citizens of Memphis and surrounding communities. for more info go to www.blockpartyforpeace.com

TMSDC PRESENTS THE IMPACT AWARDS

2011-04-18T09:23:00.003-07:00

The Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council presents the Impact Awards on April 21st at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel. Awards given will be Corporation of the Year, Minority Supplier of the Year and Impact of the Year. For more information or to download a brochure, please visit http://www.tmsdc.net/downloads/IA_invite2011.pdf

CITY OF MEMPHIS PRESENTS THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES

2011-04-18T09:23:00.001-07:00

The City of Memphis Office of Contract Compliance presents the Business Development Workshop series taking place on April 28th at Blockers Soul Food Restaurant located at 3624 Austin Peay #4 in the Raleigh Oaks Plaza from 6 until 7:30pm. This event is free to the public. To reserve your seat, please call 901.636.6210.

January Membership Meeting Resheduled

2011-01-25T05:46:00.001-08:00

The Black Business Association Monthly Membership Meeting will be rescheduled on this Thursday January 27th at 6:00pm at 555 Beale Street. Refreshments will be served. Contact Myron Mays for more information at (901)526-9300 or myron@myronmays.com.

BBA Celebrates 25 years of the BENNY Awards

2011-01-18T08:59:00.001-08:00

The Black Business Association of Memphis is celebrating the 25th year of the Annual Benny Awards. This year, the awards dinner will be held on Thursday February 10, 2011at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis 3700 Central Avenue. Mr. David A. Hinson will deliver the keynote address. Hinson heads up the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Prior to joining the MBDA, Hinson, who is a St. Louis native was president and CEO of Wealth Management Network, a financial advisory boutique and has held a number of senior level and mid level management positions with such companies as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley & Company and JP Morgan Chase. Individual tickets are $100 each and $1000 for a table of ten. For more information on the 25th Annual Benny Awards, you may contact the Black Business Association of Memphis at (901) 526-9300 or by visiting the Website at www.bbamemphis.com.

Turner Construction Management Training

2011-01-06T14:32:00.000-08:00

Jump-start your new year with an exciting and interactive learning experience!

Turner Construction Company, in cooperation with the Mid-South Minority Business Council and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will present a three-week accelerated Construction Management Training (CMT) program focused on Estimating and Purchasing, Project Cost Accounting and Operations & Safety. All classes are facilitated by Turner's professional staff and will include tools and templates that you can incorporate into your business.

These courses provide more intensive instruction and delve more into the course topics than previous CMT sessions. If you've previously attended CMT, send your key personnel who manage these areas. As Ben Franklin said, "an investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."

As a general contractor, subcontractor or vendor serving the construction industry this is a valuable training opportunity designed to help you excel.

Register for one course for $50 or all three for a discounted rate of $125! The MMBC registration fee includes course materials, meals and parking. To register, click here to download the registration form and return to Yolanda Dillard by Friday, January 7, 2011.

Shelby County Schools Bid Due November 23, 2010

2010-11-12T08:08:00.000-08:00

Shelby County Schools is recieving bids for Communications Devices. The public opening for this bid will be not later than 11:00am on Tuesday November 23. Please visit their website for details. http://purchasing.scsk12.org

MMBC Presents The Robert R. Church Awards

2010-11-12T08:06:00.000-08:00

Shelby County Schools Bid

2010-10-06T11:03:00.000-07:00

Shelby County Schools will receive bids for Teaching Supplies (Non-Paper). There will be a public opening of this bid not later than 2:00 P.M., Central Time, Wednesday, October 20 2010, Conference Room, Purchasing Department, Building C, 2800 Grays Creek Drive, Arlington, Tennessee 38002. View the bid here: http://purchasing.scsk12.org/Bids/Sep/FY110010.pdf

Diversity Procurement Opportunity Webinar

2010-09-16T08:34:00.000-07:00

A Diversity Procurement Opportunity Webinar sponsored by the Committee on House Administration (CHA) takes place on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 9.00am to 2.00pm.
This webinar will explain how to qualify for small and minority business contract lists and provide information on how to navigate the Federal contracting and bidding processes.

The presenters are:
Mr. Lawrence Toperoff,
Procurement Management Office of the Chief of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
U.S. House of Representatives.

Mr. Thaddeus D. Hammond
Business Development Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Ms. Shaunta Johnson
Director Small Business Utilization Center
General Services Administration (GSA)

Mr. David Ferguson
Representative
Architect of the Capitol

In order to participate, please visit the CHA website at http://www.house.gov/cao-opp/cha-webinar.shtml . Simply click the “Diversity Procurement Webinar” banner located in the upper right-hand corner. Businesses can also access information about the session prior to September 22nd. It is not necessary to register for this Webinar. If you have any questions or problems logging on to the session, please call Janice Crump at the Committee at (202) 225-2061.

Fred Jones Gets Brass Note!

2010-08-31T07:32:00.001-07:00

The latest inductee into the Beale Street Brass Note Walk of Fame is Fred Jones, Jr., longtime concert promoter and founder of the Southern Heritage Classic. The note for Jones will be unveiled on Friday, September 10, at 5:00 pm in front of the Historic Daisy Theater at 329 Beale Street.

BBA MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING THIS THURSDAY

2010-08-17T09:23:00.001-07:00

Building Your Relationships & Your Business With Integrity-Based Communications

AUGUST 19, 2010

555 BEALE STREET, 6PM

Join us for our August membership as we welcome Shelly Page Baur, author of the book Integrity-Based Communications. Ms. Baur has extensive experience in leadership, corporate marketing, field sales, communications training & development. She will also speak on the following six behaviors:

Tell your truth, quicker & faster

Ask for what you want

Ask questions

Pay attention

Keep your agreements

Be accountable

City of Memphis DDI Speaker Series

2010-05-21T07:04:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Economic Development Fair

2010-04-02T13:16:00.000-07:00

James Lowry, Sr. Advisor

Boston Consulting Group

(Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 7:30 am)

EDF Seminars

CEO/Presidents Roundtable

Strategic Fits At Work:

Optimizing Community Assets

The Tipping Point:

Attaining Equilibrium in the Marketplace

Innovative Growth Strategies II:

Where Innovation and Opportunity Intersect

2GMBE:

Bridging Memphis Youth with the World

Exhibit Hall

Sponsored By Sparco.com

Minority & Women Owned Businesses can power network with top corporate procurement executives
Corporate procurement decision makers can connect with diverse suppliers
Mini-Seminars on the exhibit hall floor
Great Door Prizes
Special Guest Appearances and much more!

Register for the 2010 EDF online today!

http://www.mmbc-memphis.org/

Procurement Fair Presented By Congressman Cohen

2010-03-26T11:15:00.000-07:00

Congressman Steve Cohen

Federal Procurement Fair

Monday, March 29, 2010

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

FedEx Institute of Technology at The University of Memphis

365 Innovation Drive - Memphis, TN 38152-3115

Doing Business with the Federal Government: Connecting Businesses with Opportunities

Become your own best advocate for government contracting by discovering resources available to help you gain a competitive edge in this lucrative but competitive market. Memphis small business owners will have an opportunity to learn about the federal government contracting process. If you are new to the federal contracting process and want to know the basics on how to do business with the federal government, this fair will add clarity to the process. Vendors ready to apply for government contracts will be given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with procurement officials who will share specific information about their procurement needs.

Please RSVP on the GSA Website:

www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/eventView.do?viewType=DETAIL&eventId=5880&occurId=2832

For more information, please contact Michael Fulton in Congressman Cohen’s office at (202) 225-3265 or cohen.procurement@mail.house.gov

Diversity Developer Incubator

2010-03-09T10:39:00.000-08:00

2010 Benny Award Winners

2010-03-01T08:13:00.001-08:00

2010 Benny Award Winners

2010-03-01T08:06:00.000-08:00

2010 Benny Award Winners

2010-03-01T07:59:00.000-08:00

Community Involvement Award

Olivet Baptist Church/BAMM

Corporate Involvement Award

Fed Ex Corporation

Outstanding Business Purchasing Award

Methodist Healthcare

Outstanding Business Development Award

Memphis Light Gas & Water

Outstanding Woman-Owned Business Award

Chism-Hardy Enterprises

Outstanding Business Facility Award

Renaissance Business Center

Outstanding Professional Service Award

Pete Mitchell & Associates

Outstanding Service Provider Award

McDonald Plumbing

Outstanding Business Professional Award

Charles Whitsy, Accountant

Outstanding New Business of the Year Award

Total Control Logistics

Outstanding Business of the Year Award

Taylor Brown Apothecary

Nominate someone for a Benny Award!

2010-01-26T11:25:00.000-08:00

The 24^th ANNUAL BENNY AWARDS DINNER & GALA

Saturday February 20, 2010 – University of Memphis Holiday Inn

For its 2010 event, the Black Business Association of Memphis is looking for outstanding service and retail businesses

corporations and business professionals who have reached new heights, provided exemplary service, business opportunities or leadership to further the vision of minority entrepreneurship, empowerment, business development or community service.

Wanna nominate someone for a Benny Award? Email Myron Mays at myron@myronmays.com to have a ballot emailed back to you. Just put "Benny Ballot" in the subject line!

Spirit of Memphis Pep Rally

2010-01-26T09:31:00.000-08:00

The Spirit of Memphis is a Pep Rally for the City of Memphis that will turn the tide of the self-esteem of our citizens. The Pep Rally events and movements will help citizens become ambassadors and fall in love with their City again.

Join us for our kickoff event and information session!

January 29, 2010

1:00- 3:00 PM

The University of Memphis Holiday Inn

RSVP by 1/27/10 to spirit@spiritofmemphis.org

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2010-01-12T09:30:00.000-08:00

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Author Don Hutson Speaks at this years Benny Awards

2010-01-08T09:57:00.000-08:00

Author and speaker Don Hutson will speak at this years Benny Awards on February 20, 2010. His client list includes over two-thirds of the Fortune 500 Companies and he is featured in over 100 training films. He is Chairman & CEO of U.S. Learning and makes some 75 speaking appearance per year. You may have seen him on national television where he is regularly featured on both PBS and TSTN. He is author of nine books including the New York Times bestseller, The One Minute Entrepreneur which he co-authored with Ken Blanchard.

Fred Jones, Jr. Honored

2010-01-08T09:38:00.000-08:00

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, (January 8, 2010) –After 20 years of promoting the Southern Heritage Classic, Fred Jones Jr. will be the twentieth recipient of the Authur S. Holmon Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented by the University of Memphis Black Student Association on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre.

The Award Ceremony begins the University of Memphis’s month long celebration of Black History Month. During the ceremony, the 2010 Black History Month poster will be unveiled, along with the month’s official calendar of events. The program will be immediately followed by the Annual Black History Month Opening Reception featuring music from Trio Plus in the Rose Theatre Lobby. Both are free and open to the public.

BAMM January 2010

2010-01-07T09:48:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year and Happy New You! Start 2010 off right by making a commitment to support Black-owned businesses in our community. Join B-A-M-M! in supporting The New Olivet Baptist Church Credit Union at 3084 Southern Avenue 38111. This special B-A-M-M! is going on now and lasts through Monday, January 11th. See hours at right. Thank you for your faithful support to this ministry and to our community. We raised almost $60,000 for Black-owned businesses in the Memphis area last year. Let's make 2010 even more successful!

THE NEW OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH CREDIT UNION

Now - January 11, 2010

Owners: Share Holders

In order to support TNOBC Credit Union, you must fill out an application and pay a $5.25 fee. This B-A-M-M! is unique in that you are able to support yourself by putting savings in your own account.
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday 9:30-5:00, 6:00-6:25
Thursday 9:30-5:00
Friday 9:30-5:00
Saturday 9:30-1:00
Sunday after Morning Worship
Monday 10:00-3:00

Southern Heritage Classic 2010

2010-01-07T09:44:00.000-08:00

Stax Music Academy Winter Concert with Candi Staton Dec. 5th!

2009-12-02T06:41:00.000-08:00

"HEY SISTA, SOUL SISTA: A salute to the Divas of Soul, Jazz, Pop, & R&B"

Featuring all ensembles of the Stax Music Academy

With Special Guest Candi Staton!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Germantown Performing Arts Center

7 - 9 p.m.

$10 Reserved Seating - $5 Stax Museum Members with Membership Card

Tickets now on sale at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music or by calling 901-946-2535.

For more details, visit

http://e2ma.net/go/2629123467/2395667/89053519/9208/goto:http:/www.staxmuseum.com/programs-events/detail.asp?id=98

To learn more about Candi Staton, please visit

www.candi-staton.com

Too see a GREAT video of Ms. Staton singing her 1975 Disco Anthem

"Young Hearts Run Free," visit

http://e2ma.net/go/2629123467/2395667/89053521/9208/goto:http:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pzLTBCw99E

Starry Nights at Shelby Farms

2009-11-30T08:48:00.000-08:00

Shelby Farms Park reintroduces Mid-South's favorite holiday light show. Starry Nights 2009 will feature more than a million and a half environmentally friendly LED lights illuminating dozens of all-new displays along with some of your old favorites. Check out the Starry Nights Web site for more details: http://www.starrynightsmemphis.org/. Starry Nights is a holiday light show like no other. Bring your family and drive the mile and half long, winding road through serene Shelby Farms Park to see the dazzling displays come to life. You can visit the Starry Nights Village at the end of the show to purchase the Starry Nights 2009 holiday cd, official merchandise, hot cocoa and more!

Mayor Wharton Shares Vision for City!

2009-11-18T08:40:00.000-08:00

The Leadership Academy and Leadership Memphis held a breakfast this morning with Mayor AC Wharton. Mayor Wharton shared his vision for leadership our city. He covered crime and safety, education as well as minority business advancement.

General Mills Honors Local Heroes

2009-11-18T08:34:00.000-08:00

General Mills, Inc. honored three local heroes at the Feeding Dreams Community Champions Luncheon and Awards Ceremony this Tuesday at the Hilton Memphis. Those honored were BBA member Chauniece Conner of Ballet on Wheels Dance School, which teaches dance to children of all ages and races; Linda Guy of Hope House, one of only 10 agencies nationwide that provides services to those affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS and Ekundayo Bandele of the Hattiloo Theatre Camp Awareness, which teaches local children Each was honored for their dedication to their communities.

New Chicago CDC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

2009-11-16T08:54:00.000-08:00

The New Chicago Community Development Corporation held their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of its new Affordable Housing Development located at their first location at 1042 Manassas. This project was developed with the support of the City of Memphis, Division of Housing and Community Development, The Non-Profit Housing Center, The Shelby County Government Homestead Program and Cadence bank.

NOVEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

2009-11-06T08:37:00.000-08:00

Join us on November 12th as we hold our monthly membership meeting as we discuss the 2010 Value Proposition for Membership in the Black Business Association.

We will also be discussing the “One Memphis” Program which includes membership in the following organizations.

The Greater Memphis Chamber

The Black Business Business Association of Memphis

The Hispanic Business Alliance

The Mid South Minority Business Council

The National Association of Women Business Owners

Join us at 555 Beale Street at 6:00pm. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at robyswilliams@hotmail.com. For more information contact us at 901.526.9300.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2010 BENNY AWARDS

2009-10-16T06:50:00.000-07:00

The Black Business Association of Memphis (BBA) invites you to join us for the 24th Annual BENNY Awards Dinner & Gala on Thursday, February 20, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis.

B-E-N-N-Y is an acronym for “Black Entrepreneurship Networking Needs You.” Our objective is to promote the creation, expansion and development of black, minority and woman-owned businesses through networking, procurement opportunities, training, mentoring and information sharing.

During the 2010 event (black-tie optional), we will recognize outstanding individuals, M/WBEs and corporate supporters for their contributions and achievements in 12 award categories, including Outstanding Business of the Year. Tickets are $100 each and $1000 for a table of ten. To purchase tickets please call 526-9300.

BBA SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING

2009-09-11T11:17:00.000-07:00

Join us for our September membership meeting as we welcome Mr. Ricky Tucker with Rix International and Natasha Bowen with The Growth Coach as they share ideas on you can grow your business as well as raise your level of professionalism. Join us at 555 Beale Street, September 17, 2009 at 6:00pm. You may RSVP at robyswilliams@hotmail.com. Refreshments will be served.

BUST A MOVE MONDAY (BAMM) SEPTEMBER 14th, 2009

2009-09-11T11:15:00.000-07:00

BUST A MOVE MONDAY (BAMM) is an initiative of The New Olivet Baptist Church. New Olivet Pastor Dr. Kenneth T. Whalum Jr. is the CEO.

A chosen black-owned business in the Memphis community is patronized by B-A-M-M! supporters. While B-A-M-M! recipients are black-owned businesses, B-A-M-M! embraces the community at large. The ultimate goal is to create wealth in the African-American community and make a favorable impact on the overall stability of the Memphis economy.

Bust-A-Move-Monday, an initiative to bolster black-owned businesses in the Memphis community, will B-A-M-M! the Tri-State Defender on Monday, Sept 14.

The Tri-State Defender is located at 203 Beale St., Ste. 200. B-A-M-M! staff and volunteers will be outside to aid supporters. Newspaper staff also will be on hand to greet passersby.

MMBC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FAIR

2009-08-12T09:29:00.000-07:00

The Mid South Minority Business Council is holding its Annual Economic Business Fair August 26^th-28^th at the Cook Convention Center. Early registration is open until July 31^st. You may visit www.mmbc-memphis.org for more information or contact them at 901.525.6512.

VISIT THE BBA BOOTH WHILE YOUR THERE!!!

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

2009-08-06T09:03:00.001-07:00

Have your membership lapsed? Need to become a new member? Renew today to remain a member of the BBA which gives you membership in the Greater Memphis Chamber’s One Memphis program. The One Memphis Program gives you inclusion in the BBA, the Hispanic Business Alliance (HBA), The Mid South Minority Business Council (MMBC) as well as the National Association of Women Owned Businesses (NAWBO). If you have any questions regarding memberships or any of our events, please contact Myron Mays at 526-9300.

BBA IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!

2009-08-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

The Black Business Association of Memphis continues to expand its online presence. If you are on Facebook, please join the Black Business Association Group! By joining this group you will receive information on our upcoming business start up classes and others.