The entrepreneurial spirit can spring from many different sources.

- Phil Coop

Being an entrepreneur is a way of life, a way of approaching opportunities and challenges, and seeing the potential in all situations.

- Mary McDonald

Entrepreneurship is the foundation of the American business world.

- Michael J. Bruns

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14Dec 2023

GEORGE E.

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George Falls is regarded as one of the premiere restaurateurs in the Memphis and Mid-South area. He worked for Holiday Inns, Inc. for 24 years. While still employed there, he and two partners (one of whom was fellow member, Frank Flautt) bought Paulette’s Restaurant. In 1984, George decided to

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14Dec 2023

Jay B.

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Jay B. Myers is founder and CEO of Interactive Solutions Inc. (ISI), a Memphis-based firm that specializes in video conferencing, distance learning, telemedicine, and audio-visual sales and support. Jay started ISI in 1996 and has built it into a $25-million company with 55 employees & offices in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, as well as Oxf

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14Dec 2023

Peter S.

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Peter S. Willmott has shared his entrepreneurial spirit in many arenas of the business world. He has retired as Chairman and CEO of Willmott Services, a retail holding company and consulting firm that he founded in 1989. Prior to founding Willmott Services, Peter was CEO and President of Zenith Electronics, Chairman

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14Dec 2023

JERRE MINOR

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Physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Jerre Freeman, is Founder of Memphis Eye and Cataract Associates (MECA), former Chairman of EagleVision, and Founder of the World Cataract Foundation. A pioneer in the areas of cataract surgery, lens implant surgery, and laser vision correction surgery, Dr. Freeman is the designer of several lens implants and the

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14Dec 2023

JOHN HULL

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John Hull Dobbs family’s original business was automobile dealerships. At one time, the Dobbs dealerships sold 25 % of all Fords sold. Over the years, they have been in the restaurant business (Dobbs House, Toddle House, etc.), the airline catering business, beer distributorships and ranching among other businesses. At present, John has a beer

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02Feb 2023

THOMAS M.

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“For an established enterprise to grow and prosper, one must encourage entrepreneurs within the organization to constantly challenge and improve upon what has come within their sphere of influence.” Thomas Garrott is the retired Chairman of National Commerce Financial (NCF), and he is known as the master of finding entrepreneurial opportunit

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02Feb 2023

WILLIAM B.

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Inducted into the Society of Entrepreneurs in 1992 and honored as Entrepreneur of the Year in 1997, William B. Dunavant is no stranger to the concept. Chairman and CEO of Dunavant Enterprises, a cotton merchandising operation that his father founded in 1929, Mr. Dunavant firmly believes that “entrepreneurship is the key to the survival of free en

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05May 2022

HAROLD L.

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Harold Gwatney started his automobile career in 1942, sweeping floors and washing parts at his uncle’s garage. In 1944, he went to work at Critz Chevrolet in North Little Rock as a mechanic’s helper and by 1946 was a certified mechanic-all of this prior to High School Graduation! After graduation from high school in 1947, Harold Gwatney held se

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