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L.D.

“Entrepreneurship is the backbone of any successful socio-economic system.” It’s this outlook that has taken L.D. Beard to great lengths and for which he was inducted into the Society of Entrepreneurs in 1997. L.D. is a founder of Biotechnology, Inc., which is now known as Medtronic Sofamor Danek, a company dedicated to groundbreaking rese

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GEORGE E.

RIVER INN OF HARBOR TOWN

PARTNER

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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Willard R.

“The single most important point in being a good entrepreneur is the willingness to give people responsibility and then hold them responsible for their decisions.” With this in mind, Willard R. Sparks has led the people of The Sparks Companies, Inc. in creating an organization that has proven to be a world leader in knowledge and understanding

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Joseph

“All businesses are changing so rapidly that entrepreneurship is required – not optional – for today’s manager.” Joe Orgill knows the entrepreneurial concept well, and it’s his ability to demonstrate innovation and initiative that has allowed Orgill, Inc., the oldest business in the city of Memphis to be o

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