Twenty years ago, @cityCURRENT started with a simple belief: when business leaders and community leaders sit at the same table, good things get powered.
This week, we carried that belief to Marion County, Florida — partnering with @the_eb_mills_foundation to launch their Signature Speaker Series at @thecountryclubofocala
The EB Mills Foundation exists to empower underserved communities and build futures, investing in solutions that foster community development across Marion County — food programs, scholarships, grants, and the human connections that turn resources into real change.
The kickoff speaker? @alden_mills . Three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander. Former Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness. Bestselling author of Unstoppable Mindset. He reminded the room that the biggest obstacle most of us face is the one between our ears — and gave leaders a framework to move past it.
The moment that captured everything this partnership stands for: the EB Mills Foundation awarded Camiah Roberts a $20,000 scholarship to AdventHealth University in Orlando. Mindset meets opportunity. Vision meets action.
Thank you to Eric, Carmen, Mr. Mills, and the entire EB Mills Foundation team for trusting us to help shape this launch. Marion County, you’re just getting started.
#PowerTheGood #cityCURRENT #EBMillsFoundation #SignatureSpeakerSeries
Just a glimpse of what we’re talking about Sunday… 🎙️
From the Miss America Opportunity to my passion for financial literacy and serving as Miss Shelby County, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss!
📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 7:00–8:00 AM
📻 98.1 The Max | 98.9 The Roar of Memphis | 103.5 WRBO | KIX 106
Set your alarms and tune in—I’ll be sharing more than what you see here 👀✨
#interview #missamerica #shelbycounty #financialeducation literacy #juniorachievement
Tune in this Sunday! 🎙️
I’m so excited to join CityCurrent CEO Jeremy Park for an exclusive interview where we’ll talk about financial literacy, service, and making an impact in our community through the Miss America Opportunity!
📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 7:00–8:00 AM
📻 98.1 The Max | 98.9 The Roar of Memphis | 103.5 WRBO | KIX 106
Can’t wait for you to listen in! ✨
#interview #radio #financialliteracy #service #finances
Tune in this Friday, May 15 at 7:30 PM on @wknotv to catch our President and CEO Leigh Mansberg featured on The SPARK with @jeremycpark for the “Start Here, Grow Here” series shining a light on the leaders, partnerships, and organizations helping move our city forward.
We’re grateful to @citycurrent for the opportunity to share our work, and we're thrilled to be in this episode alongside two incredible Junior Achievement board members, Pearson Crutcher of @soememphis and Joann Massey of @edgememphis , who are helping create growth and opportunity across our region.
The future of our region depends on preparing students to lead, contribute, and thrive right here in the Mid-South, and we’re proud to be part of that work every day.
Watch Friday, May 15 at 7:30 PM on WKNO/Channel 10 or stream live at wkno.org.
#EveryChildWorldReady #EducationForWhatsNext #StartHereGrowHere
A once-in-a-generation jewelry event is happening in Memphis. ✨
After 30 incredible years, @mednikowmemphis has closed their Atlanta store and is liquidating all remaining diamonds and fine jewelry — along with select pieces from their Memphis collection.
Now is the time to explore stunning savings on:
💍 Diamond rings
✨ Diamond earrings & pendants
❤️ Ruby & sapphire jewelry
💎 Wedding bands
🌈 Gemstone bracelets
…and so much more.
This special one-time stock reduction offers up to 70% off select pieces.
📍 Mednikow
474 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
A Proud #cityCURRENTPartner
Memphis has talent. And the 2026 @flymemphis Arts in the Airport finalists just proved it. 🎨📸
Over 100 area high schoolers and all of the photography and paintings capturing the soul of this city in ways that’ll stop you in your tracks.
Congrats to every finalist and a special shoutout to this year’s winners! Head to the link to see all the work on display at MEM and stay tuned for later this year as our @citycurrent television special airs across @wknotv / @pbs .
/arts-in-the-airport-2026
Before the doors opened to the world on May 1, Memphis leaders got a first look at something truly special. cityCURRENT had the privilege of taking CEOs and community leaders behind the scenes of @bvoexp led by Marvin Stockwell and the photos by Matthew Hayes say everything we can say without giving away the magic.
An immersive world of art, technology, and storytelling built right here on Mud Island in Memphis.
More footage coming soon. Tickets are live now:
#ilovememphis #choose901 #BVO #MudIsland #technology #Memphis
Memphis Nonprofit Spotlight: Economic Opportunities (EcOp)
When we talk about creating real change in Memphis, it starts with opportunity and that’s exactly what Economic Opportunities, or EcOp is all about.
EcOp is a Memphis-based nonprofit focused on transforming the lives of justice-impacted and under-resourced adults, helping individuals overcome barriers and step into sustainable careers and brighter futures.
Through workforce development, training, and support, EcOp doesn’t just offer a second chance—they help people build a new path forward, connecting them with opportunities that lead to long-term stability and success.
Their impact goes beyond individuals—it strengthens families, fuels economic growth, and creates a ripple effect across the entire Mid-South community.
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This video was created by #cityCURRENTPartner, V2 Media
This morning, @cityCURRENT partners gathered at @varsityspirit for our April Executive Roundtable — a private, executive-level conversation about what's happening across Memphis businesses and how we can move this city forward together.
Thank you to @billseely , President of Varsity Spirit, and John White with BSN Sports for hosting and setting the tone for a powerful morning of connection and collaboration.
These roundtables exist to give senior leaders a seat at the table to shape strategy, share challenges, and strengthen the partnerships that make cityCURRENT work.
If your business isn't a cityCURRENT Partner yet, we'd love to explore a partnership with you!
Today's companies represented included Varsity Spirit, @v2media_memphis , @skillwaycompany , @productiononeav , @volunteerodyssey , @higginbotham_ins , @creationstudios.io , @annestasis , and special guest @memphishabitat
The @edgememphis Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) works to create opportunity through strategic investment, business growth, and community-focused partnerships. By connecting public resources with private sector momentum, EDGE helps attract major employers, strengthen critical infrastructure, and support entrepreneurs at every stage of growth.
This work utilizes large-scale economic development tools, such as incentives and industrial asset management, as well as neighborhood-serving initiatives like the small business loans that help revitalize commercial corridors across Memphis. EDGE also leads key regional assets, including the International Port of Memphis and Foreign Trade Zone 77, strengthening the city’s role as a global hub for trade and logistics.
EDGE's efforts have earned national recognition, including a 2025 Corporate Investment & Community Impact (CiCi) Award from Trade & Industry Development magazine for transformational corporate investment in Memphis and the 2024 Distinguished Local Development Finance Agency award from the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA). Led by President and CEO Dr. Joann Massey, an honoree of the Memphis Business Journal’s Power 100, Super Women in Business, PRSA Memphis’ 2026 Communicator of the Year, and our recent Legacy honoree with The SPARK Awards, EDGE continues to expand its impact across Memphis and Shelby County.
Through initiatives like Entrepreneurship City and the Small Business Loan Program, EDGE is helping ensure that growth is both visible in neighborhoods and accessible to local founders. At its core, EDGE is committed to #PoweringProgressThroughPartnerships that strengthen communities and expand economic opportunity for all.
Learn more by visiting and please join us in welcoming EDGE Memphis as a cityCURRENT partner.
EOS Worldwide is a simple, practical framework that helps business owners and leadership teams align everyone in the company around a shared vision.
It provides tools and disciplines for improving focus, accountability, and results, so leaders can spend more time working on the business instead of constantly putting out fires.
Sophia Cole helps entrepreneurs and their leadership teams gain clarity on where they’re going, how they’ll get there, and who’s responsible for making it happen.
So, when you are working with Sophia, you’re getting real-world, experience-based, proven tools and disciplines that are helping thousands of entrepreneurs around the world get what they want from their business.
Her website is /sophia-cole. Please join us in welcoming Sophia Cole with EOS Worldwide as a new cityCURRENT partner.
