Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Job Opportunity for College Students

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

Thursday, May 19, 2011

R. Kelly Love Letter Tour

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

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

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

Monday, April 18, 2011

CITY OF MEMPHIS PRESENTS THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES

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.

TMSDC PRESENTS THE IMPACT AWARDS

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

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

January Membership Meeting Resheduled

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.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

BBA Celebrates 25 years of the BENNY Awards

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.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Turner Construction Management Training

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.