“Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” – Lamentations 3:23. Today, Richard shares from the book of Joshua with a reminder that no matter how tough times get, God’s faithfulness never fails.
Real Time in the Marketplace
If you ever find yourself driving down Summer Avenue in Memphis, TN., don’t drive too fast or you’ll miss the marker that commemorates the very first Holiday Inn Hotel. Kemmons Wilson, along with his business partner, built one of the world’s largest hotel chains in the summer of 1952. Now, Kemmons Wilson Companies has grown to include real estate, financial services, aviation, insurance, private investments and community development. Today’s guest is continuing his father’s legacy as Executive Vice-President of Kemmons Wilson Companies. Click on the audio bar below to hear about the difference that is being made.
“God has placed us in the marketplace as trophies of His grace, for the purpose of radiating Christ and sharing the light of the gospel in the darkness of society.” – Richard Hamlet. Today, Richard shares from 2 Kings 7:9.
Real Time in the Marketplace
Back in 1952, a man named Kemmons Wilson changed history when he and his partner, Wallace E. Johnson, started a motel in Memphis, TN called, Holiday Inn. Little did he know that in twenty years, this company would become one of the largest hotel chains in the world. And it would be the beginning of what is now, Kemmons Wilson Companies. Today, the Wilson’s have grown the family business to include real-estate, investments, insurance, and much more. Lauren Young is the granddaughter of Mr. Wilson and also the Executive Director of the Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation. Today, Lauren shares with us how God has poured out His blessing as a result of faithful stewardship.
Real World Impact
Our guest this week is Lauren Young, Executive Director of the Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation. For today’s Real World Impact segment, we’ve asked Lauren to stick around to talk about something sweet. Sweet LaLa’s that is, which is the name of the bakery that she started right out of her own kitchen. But this isn’t just your ordinary bakery. Sweet LaLa’s is in the business of giving hope to teens who have come from troubled backgrounds.
If you ever find yourself driving down Summer Avenue in Memphis, TN., don’t drive too fast or you’ll miss the marker that commemorates the very first Holiday Inn Hotel. Kemmons Wilson, along with his business partner, built one of the world’s largest hotel chains in the summer of 1952. Now, Kemmons Wilson Companies has grown to include real estate, financial services, aviation, insurance, private investments and community development. Today’s guest is continuing his father’s legacy as Executive Vice-President of Kemmons Wilson Companies. Click on the audio bar below to hear about the difference that is being made.
