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Mid-South bridal company earns national award

Mid-South bridal company earns national award

When a couple in the Mid-South is ready to tie the knot, there are plenty of wedding vendors to choose from.

But, there are a few in the Memphis area that stand out, and one such company is Vantage Media.

Starbucks ‘Come Together’ campaign expanding across the country

Starbucks ‘Come Together’ campaign expanding across the country

Starbucks is expanding its "Come Together" campaign across the country.

Last week, Baristas in D.C. area stores were asked to participate in a writing exercise urging politicians to find a common ground on the so-called fiscal cliff.

As this continues, coffee lovers in Memphis and other cities may find a “Come Together” message written on their coffee cups too.

While the campaign was specifically asking D.C.-based store employees to write “Come Together” on their customers’ cups, the company saw the initiative grow organically to reach broader audiences due to positive national response - according to Starbucks Media Relations.

A Starbucks spokesman said stores nationwide asked to join in.

Ceo Howard Schultz told employees in a letter that, "We all have a responsibility to send our elected leaders a respectful, but potent message."

Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Germantown

Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Germantown

The city of Germantown has announced the winners of the Germantown Beautification Commission’s 2012 holiday lighting contest. Commission members traveled the city, judging residential and business locations to make their selections for this year’s winners.       

Here's a list of the winning homes and businesses. These locations are guaranteed to get a few oohs and aahs if you are looking for a little holiday spirit.

Consumer Reports: best shopping sites & apps

Consumer Reports' ShopSmart magazine has ranked the top five shopping sites and apps of 2012.

"We’ve combed through countless shopping sites and apps to find the very best ones to help shoppers save even more in the new year,” said ShopSmart's Editor-In-Chief Lisa Lee Freeman. 

TOP 5 SHOPPING SITES:

* CouponBlender.com. An aggregate site that highlights the best deals from multiple coupon sites.

'Great Cupcake Giveaway' benefits Mid-South Food Bank

'Great Cupcake Giveaway' benefits Mid-South Food Bank

Gigi’s Cupcakes has teamed up with Mid-South Food Bank to hold a food drive with a sweet return.

On Friday, Dec. 14 from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m., Gigi’s Cupcakes will invite customers to bring at least three nonperishable food items to any of the four Gigi’s locations and exchange their donation for a free gourmet cupcake.

Gigi’s Cupcakes owner Marilyn Weber said this is the second annual Great Cupcake Giveaway to benefit Mid-South Food Bank and to raise awareness of food insecurity in the greater Memphis Area.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Memphis donates to numerous schools, nonprofits and community fundraisers throughout the year, but opportunities that focus on making food abundant and accessible to all Memphians and Mid Southerners exemplifies the heart of the local bakery’s mission.

TN Economic Development official to speak

TN Economic Development official to speak

Ted Townsend,  the regional director of West Tennessee for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, will be speaking at the annual free networking social for supply chain professionals on Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi’s Parish Life Center, 8151 Chimneyrock Blvd.

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals hosts this annual free networking event, which is sponsored by Robert Half Technology. Professionals in multiple industries will attend and can provide free career advice, especially for those in a job transition. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, click here.

Comcast is laying off 70 local positions, offering new positions

Comcast is laying off 70 local positions, offering new positions

Comcast is laying off 70 positions in Memphis.

The cable company confirms they are transferring customer dispatch operations from Memphis to other company locations.

Comcast also confirms they hope to add nearly 100 more positions in the next six months.

Eligible employees will be allowed to apply for the new positions.