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International Paper Announces Leadership Moves

2013-05-21 08:31:14

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced the retirement of a senior leader and three other leadership moves. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO ) Maximo Pacheco, senior vice president, president IP Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) to retire Jean-Michel Ribieras elected senior vice president, president, IP EMEA, based in Brussels, Belgium Glenn Landau named president, IP Latin America, based in Sao Paulo,...

Boz Scaggs Appearing On "Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon" May 23rd Rock/Blues Legend Will Sit In With The Roots And Perform Classic Songs And Cuts From New Album "MEMPHIS"

2013-05-20 08:23:05

"MEMPHIS" Recently Debuted @ #17 On Billboard Top 200 Maintains @ #1 On Billboard Blues Chart SANTA MONICA, Calif., Mary 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Grammy Award winning rock legend Boz Scaggs is celebrating one of his best chart debuts with his latest studio album titled MEMPHIS with an extensive tour and a confirmed appearance sitting in with The Roots on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on May 23(rd). The critically acclaimed project entered the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at...

Local Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Chapter Awards Ten New Scholarships

2013-05-15 23:34:11

Through the gift of a smile, Dr. Benjamin Burris and team are changing the lives of ten deserving youth in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri Jonesboro, AR (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization that provides orthodontic care to individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to acquire assistance. Launched in 2008, the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation aims to reach individuals with financial challenges, special...

International Paper Declares Dividend

2013-05-14 08:37:24

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share for the period from April 1, 2013, to June 30, 2013, inclusive, on its common stock, par value $1.00. This dividend is payable on June 14, 2013, to holders of record at the close of business on May 24, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO ) Today the company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share for the...

The ServiceMaster Company Reports Preliminary First-Quarter 2013 Financial Results

2013-05-14 08:23:03

- First-quarter operating revenue decreased 7.1% to $608 million MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The ServiceMaster Company, one of the world's largest residential service networks, today announced preliminary unaudited first-quarter 2013 results, including operating revenue of $608 million, a decline of 7.1 percent compared to the same period in 2012. The company reported first-quarter 2013 operating income of $20 million, a decline of 63.2 percent compared to the same period...

Fertility Associates of Memphis Announces Mid-South’s First Live Births from Frozen Egg Cycles

2013-05-07 23:30:04

Advances in Fertility Preservation with Egg Freezing Benefit Infertile Community & Cancer Patients. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 The ability to successfully freeze, thaw, and fertilize a woman’s oocytes (eggs) has led to the first generation of babies born as a result of this advanced reproductive technology. Fertility Associates of Memphis reported the region’s first live births from frozen egg in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles, with expectations for ongoing success with...

HigherVisibility.com Ranked #2 in Best SEO Company List by TopSEOs

2013-05-07 23:22:08

For the month of May 2013, independent search authority TopSEOs has ranked HigherVisibility.com the second best SEO provider on its list of the Top 100 Best SEO Companies. HigherVisibility, based in Memphis, Tennessee, has held the #2 spot in the prestigious list for several months now and continues to receive excellent ratings for criteria such as keyword analysis, on-page SEO, off-page SEO, reporting methods and customer needs analysis. Memphis, TN (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 For the month of...

Holiday Travel On Sale Now As Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Extend Flight Schedules Through New Year's Weekend

2013-05-07 12:21:54

Special Fares as low as $79 One-way Celebrate New Service on Southwest Airlines to Memphis, Tenn., Pensacola, Fla., & Richmond, Va. DALLAS, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced new service beginning in November to Memphis, Tenn., Pensacola, Fla., and Richmond, Va., completing the planned arrival of Southwest's Low Fares and Legendary Customer Service in 89 domestic destinations, including all previously served by wholly-owned subsidiary...

ServiceMaster Clean Announces Two New Franchise Agreements

2013-05-01 08:33:45

- Commercial Cleaning Franchise Continues Aggressive Expansion Across United States - MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ServiceMaster Clean, one of the leading commercial cleaning franchises for more than 60 years, announced today the signing of two new franchise agreements. The first agreement is with an existing franchise group, ServiceMaster Facilities Maintenance, who added portions of Atlanta as a third territory. The other is with a new franchisee David Dragicevich of...

Memphis Marriott Downtown Provides Top-Notch Accommodations for Guests Attending Memphis in May International Festival

2013-04-30 16:25:38

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Those traveling to Tennessee for Memphis in May, the city's premier festival series, can look no further than Memphis Marriott Downtown as their hotel of choice. This convenient Memphis lodging destination is within walking distance of all the festivities and provides superb amenities for a more enjoyable stay. Memphis in May is a non-profit, community-based organization that helps foster local heritage and builds relationships by...