Throughout the Mid-South region, from our rural towns to our urban communities, public, non-profit and private sector professionals and concerned citizens are working side-by-side to create world-class communities. ULI Memphis is proud to be at the forefront of this effort and strives to be a leader in creating dialogues, convening partners and providing strategies to educate and inform professionals and citizens in the region. Our programs, events and engagement at the local level advance ULI’s mission of “…provid[ing] leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities” throughout the Mid-South.

ULI Memphis is YOUR district council. Being active in ULI Memphis helps us to make a difference in our communities. I encourage you to become involved—volunteer to serve on a program or event committee, offer feedback and share ideas about how we can work accomplish ULI’s mission here in our own region—and maximize the benefits of your membership in ULI. From breakfast with former National Endowment for the Arts design director Jeff Speck and Infrastructure 2008, to the Little Rock LEED Tours and the upcoming Sustainable Tennessee Regional Opportunity Forum, our programs, events outreach activities offer you exciting opportunities to become involved in ULI Memphis.

I would like to thank the Founding Sponsors of ULI Memphis whose multi-year commitments allow us to grow as a district council and develop the quality programs and events that we offer our members. It is through the confidence and trust in ULI that these organizations—Belz Enterprises, Boyle Investment Company, Henry Turley Company, Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc. and Paog-McEwen Lifestyle Centers, LLC—are making it possible for ULI Memphis to engage with you in offering leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities right here in our local communities.

If you are not yet a member of ULI, I encourage you to join ULI today and participate in the Mid-South’s leading organization committed to enhancing the quality of life and sustainability of our exceptionally unique and diverse communities.

Sincerely,

Frank Ricks, chair
ULI Memphis District Council