Hub City Now: Interview with Paula Anderson

April 16, 2023

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Paula Anderson, of Writing by Design Media, Inc., about the exciting free in-person event, "Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs," happening Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 210 E. Lafayette Street, Jackson, Tennessee.

Join local entrepreneurs and small business advocates as they engage in an insightful conversation about business planning. Starting a business is just the beginning; scaling and growing requires significant investments in money and resources.

"Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs" aims to create a supportive community for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. The right conversations can lead to incredible growth, opportunity, and exposure!

The esteemed panelists include:

Danielle Barbee, The Math Success Coach

Dr. Mike Chua, Gerihab Physical Therapy and Wellness

Jonathan Pounds, Regions Bank

Lakesha Smith, Comfortably Clean

Moderated by Paula Anderson, Writing by Design Media, Inc.

In addition, show your support for a local Black-owned business! Floral Cakes, owned by Genevieve Renee Dupree, recently opened in Downtown Jackson and will serve as the event's host location.

For more information, visit wbdmedia.com.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Paula Anderson

Hub City Now: Interview with Wendy Trice-Martin and Jennifer Brou

August 31, 2023 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Wendy Trice Martin, president of the Society for African American Cultural Awareness (SAACA) and Jennifer Brou, SAACA's media specialist.

Trice Martin and Brou spoke about the organizations numerous events and projects: Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival, Harlem Nights Fund Raiser, Miss Jackson Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant, Kwanzaa and the 33rd Annual African Street Festival.

The African Street Festival, will be held Labor Day Weekend (Friday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, September 3) at T.R. White Sportsplex, 304 North Hays Avenue, in Jackson, Tenn.

There will be live entertainment featuring African dance and drummers, R&B, Neo-Soul, Reggae, Blues and Gospel music. There will also be artists, African Drum classes, children’s hut and activities, health screenings, food and merchandise vendors and much, much more!!!

For general information: 731-267-3212.

For vendor information: 731-616-0814.

For more information about the festival and SAACA, visit www.saaca.com and SAACA's official Facebook page, The Society for African American Cultural Awareness.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Kimberli Moore

February 21, 2022 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.," the host spoke with Kimberli Moore about her background, the center, who the center helps and how listeners can help the center.

Kimberli has served in schools, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes as an outstanding speech pathologist, and been the executive director of the center since 2009. Her clinical focus is primarily adults with acquired neurological impairments, children and adults with severe / profound disabilities, and pediatric feeding disorders.

Kimberli has also earned the Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) twice.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Mary Ross

May 15, 2023 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Mary Ross, Director of Sales, Catering and Marketing at Doubletree by Hilton Jackson.

Ross, who is a Sterling Award winner and was recently recognized as the "Most Influential Woman" by City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, shared with listeners how she came to become part of the Cooper Hotels team and how that changed the trajectory of her career.

She also spoke about the recent announcement by DoubleTree by Hilton Jackson of a commitment of 100 volunteer hours to be spent among the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition, RIFA Jackson and Boys & Girls Club of Jackson. While the hotel already supports many local non-profits, this renewed commitment ensures an even stronger effort will be made by the DoubleTree by Hilton Jackson team.

The 100 volunteer hours are in celebration of the hotel’s parent company, Cooper Hotels of Memphis, committing to 100 years of future Hilton brand affiliation among its 16 hotels and its $100 million planned Hilton investment in hotel upgrades.

“Cooper Hotels and our team at DoubleTree by Hilton Jackson are thrilled to continue our company’s longtime relationship with Hilton for another 100 years and to provide $100 million in renovations and makeovers to ensure our hotels remain the leaders in their markets,” said Pace Cooper, president and CEO of Cooper Hotels. “What better way to celebrate these achievements than to share 100 hours of volunteer time with these organizations.”

The 16 Cooper Hotels properties each selected a special local organization to receive 100 hours of volunteer time. The chosen organizations have missions to help strengthen the community, help preserve the environment or foster youth opportunities.

About Cooper Hotels

Cooper Hotels is a privately owned hotel development and management company founded in 1959. The company owns and manages 16 Hilton Family of Brands hotels in four states including three Hilton hotels, seven DoubleTree by Hilton hotels, two Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels, two Hilton Garden Inn hotels, one Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and one Embassy Suites by Hilton. For more information about Cooper Hotels please visit www.cooperhotels.com.

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