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Memphis Water, A Great Resource w/Dr. Brian Waldron, Director of CAESAR and Sarah Houston, Assoc. Director of Education and Outreach, CAESAR | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR Aug 04, 2020

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Chairwoman Patrice Robinson visits with Dr. Brian Waldron, Director of CAESAR and Sarah Houston, Assoc. Director of Education and Outreach, CAESAR to discuss:

The great advantages and resources Memphis' water supply adds to the city.
The impact the Memphis Aquifer has on providing clean water to the city
Impact pollution and other environmental waste has on the Memphis Aquifer
Steps being taken to protect our Aquifer

Neighborhood Opportunities w/Lia Roemer-Oakley, Program Mgr. Neighborhood Crime Prevention Grant, Division of Police Services | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR Jul 28, 2020

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Chairwoman Patrice Robinson visits with Lia Roemer-Oakley, Program Mgr. Neighborhood Crime Prevention Grant, Division of Police Services to discuss:

Crime Prevention efforts in Memphis
The impact COVID-19 has had on the neighborhoods of Memphis
Impact COVID-19 has had on crime in Memphis
Progress made in creating strong, sustainable neighborhoods

Strong Neighborhoods w/Melanie Neal, Senior Administrator Neighborhood Improvement, Public Works Division, and Robert Knecht, Division Director for Public Works w/City of Memphis | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR Jul 21, 2020

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Chairwoman Patrice Robinson visits with Melanie Neal, Senior Administrator Neighborhood Improvement, Public Works Division, and Robert Knecht, Division Director for Public Works w/City of Memphis to discuss:

The mission of the Public Works division in helping create strong neighborhoods in Memphis
The impact COVID-19 has had on the neighborhoods of Memphis
New initiatives in place to help the citizens of the Memphis improve the conditions of their neighborhoods
Progress made in creating strong, sustainable neighborhoods

Reading is FUN-damental! w/Keenon McCloy, Division Director of Memphis Public Libraries | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR Jul 14, 2020

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Chairwoman Patrice Robinson visits with Keenon McCloy, Division Director of Memphis Public Libraries to discuss:

The impact COVID-19 has had on Memphis Public Libraries
The role and importance of Memphis Public libraries' in helping educate the youth in Memphis, especially during COVID-19
New initiatives the Memphis Public libraries have implemented recently and will implement in the future
The ways in which the library has had to adjust during these trying times

Business Development In a COVID-19 Climate w/Jennifer Oswalt, Pres. & CEO, DMC, and Reid Dulberger, Pres. & CEO of EDGE | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR Jul 07, 2020

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Chairwoman Patrice Robinson visits with Jennifer Oswalt, Pres. & CEO, DMC, and Reid Dulberger, Pres. & CEO of EDGE to discuss:

The impact COVID-19 has had on Business Development in Memphis
The progress the DMC has had on the economy in Downtown Memphis
The initiatives EDGE has implemented to counter the economic environment during COVID-19
Plans for business development post COVID-19

Recreating Recreation Part 2 w/Carol Coletta, President and CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership and Nick Walker, Interim Division Director for Parks and Neighborhoods at the City of Memphis | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR Jun 30, 2020

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Chairwoman Patrice Robinson visits with Carol Coletta, President and CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership and Nick Walker, Interim Division Director for Parks and Neighborhoods at the City of Memphis to continue to discuss:

The impact COVID-19 has had on Parks and Recreation in Memphis
Plans for Memphis In May for 2021
How COVID-19 has impacted the redevelopment of the River front
Best practices the citizens of Memphis can take to stay safe while returning to public spaces

Recreating Recreation Part 1 w/Carol Coletta, President and CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership and Nick Walker, Interim Division Director for Parks and Neighborhoods at the City of Memphis | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR Jun 23, 2020

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The impact COVID-19 has had on Parks and Recreation in Memphis
Plans for Memphis In May for 2021
How COVID-19 has impacted the redevelopment of the River front
Best practices the citizens of Memphis can take to stay safe while returning to public spaces

Customers First w/Jim West, VP and Chief Customer Officer with MLGW | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR May 12, 2020

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Chairwoman Patrice Robinson visits with Jim West, VP and Chief Customer Officer with MLGW to discuss:

The impact COVID-19 has had on MLGW customers.
The challenges MLGW and it's customers have faced during COVID-19.
What MLGW is doing to assist those citizens who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Information on the resources MLGW has set up to assist those in need.

Pennies Do Add Up w/Jim West, VP and Chief Customer Officer with MLGW | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR May 07, 2020

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Chairwoman Patrice Robinson visits with Jim West, VP and Chief Customer Officer with MLGW to discuss:

How MLGW's Share the Pennies Program is progressing.
The citizens who are in need of help in regards to paying their bill, and what MLGW is doing to assist those citizens
How important donations have been to the Share the Pennies Program over the years.
Who is eligible to take part in the Share the Pennies Program.

Fighting COVID-19 with Data w/Ursula Madden, CCO for the City of Memphis and Dr. Manoj Jain, Infectious Disease Specialist | A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR Apr 30, 2020

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Chairwoman Patrice Robinson visits with Ursula Madden, Chief Communications Officer for the City of Memphis and Dr. Manoj Jain, Infectious Disease Specialist in Memphis to discuss:

The breakdown of what COVID-19 and what separates it from the common flu.
The importance of testing and dispelling misconceptions about testing for COVID-19.
When the city of Memphis can expect the stay at home order to be lifted.

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