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Genghis Grill honors veterans with fundraiser
With Veterans Day quickly approaching, Genghis Grill is getting out the word on its partnership with Folds of Honor. Genghis Grill is raising money for educational scholarships for families of America’s fallen and disabled service members through Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Guests can donate $3 or more to Folds of Honor and show their support for our country’s heroes by signing a symbolic folded flag and pinning it to the wall. Then 100% of the pin-up proceeds will be donated to Folds of Honor.
“Genghis Grill is dedicated to supporting our men and women in uniform,” said Doug Willmarth, chief marketing officer and nine-year Navy Veteran. “With Veterans Day coming up, we invite our guests to join us in honoring them by supporting Folds of Honor in educating the families of America’s fallen and disabled service members this season. We are humbled to partner with an organization that makes such a big difference in the lives of those affected by service.”
The pin-up campaign will run through Monday, Nov. 11 at all Genghis Grill locations.
“Last year, we had a very successful fundraiser through Genghis Grill, and we can’t wait to see what its guests will do for the families we support this year,” said Chick Linski, senior vice president of the Folds of Honor Foundation. “The generous support of devoted partners like Genghis Grill is what gives Folds of Honor the opportunity to impact the families of America’s fallen and disabled service members.”
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has been dedicated to its mission to provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Folds of Honor uses the folded flag as its logo because it reflects the organization’s mission – to honor the sacrifice of America’s heroes, while giving hope to the bearers of their legacy.
To learn more about Genghis Grill’s menu or to find the location nearest you, visit genghisgrill.com.
AAA opens new office to serve Memphis area
The Auto Club Group recently hosted a grand opening celebration for a new office in Memphis, located at 403 N. Cleveland Street, suite 107.
Lottie Jones Agency is a full-service insurance office offering AAA auto, home and life insurance products and AAA membership services. This location serves as AAA’s first privately-owned office in the state of Tennessee as part of their Entrepreneurial Agent program.
The office is owned by Lottie Jones, who became an Entrepreneurial Agent with AAA in 2019. Jones, a native Memphian, has 22 years of experience in the insurance industry as well as success in real estate, taxes and auto sales throughout the years.
Lottie devotes time to organizations that support children and adults including the Ed Rice Community Center Holiday Parade, youth basketball tournaments, City of Memphis Boxing Academy and is a member of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Watch Association.
“I’m thrilled to have the very first entrepreneurial agency in Tennessee and to chart this new course for AAA in a community where I have deep heritage.” said Lottie Jones, Owner, Lottie Jones Insurance Agency. “I look forward to strengthening AAA’s relationship with the Memphis area and its citizens, businesses and community groups,” added Jones.
The office offers many AAA services and can guide clients to AAA travel specialists. For more information about the AAA location, call 901-545-AAA1 (2221).
Long John Silver’s celebrates Guest Appreciation Month
Long John Silver’s is saying “Thank you” to its guests by making the fan-favorite All You Can Eat promotion available every day during the month of November. From Nov. 1 – 30, sail in to participating locations between 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. for all you can eat fish, chicken and sides for only $7.99.
To “sea” if your local Long John Silver’s is participating, check the Long John Silver’s store locator online.
“This time of year is all about being thankful, so we want to use this opportunity to thank our guests for their support all these years,” said Christopher Caudill, vice president of marketing for Long John Silver’s. “We always strive to make our unique seafood experience accessible to all, and we’re doing that by the boat load with a full month of All You Can Eat.”
Make waves with Long John Silver’s as the brand continues to celebrate the sea. Visit your local Long John Silver’s for details.
Hibbett Sports to close nearly 100 locations
Hibbett Sports, an athletic retailer based in Birmingham, has announced it will close about 100 stores and open 10-15. This news comes less than a year after buying City Gear in Memphis for $88 million. Hibbett has not yet specified the closing locations.
