Inspiration

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Jun. 19, 2020

Juneteenth / Freedom Day 2020
This blog is dedicated to Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Dion Johnson, Sandra Bland, Daniel Hambrick and the countless others killed due to police brutality and a system that has perpetually ignored the cries of the Black…
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Apr. 09, 2020

Quarantine-Cocktails
When times get tough, we turn to our in-house bartender, Dave Goetz for liquid courage. Here, he shares a few of his most requested cocktails.  Manhattan Fill mixing glass with ice. Add 2 oz. Rye, 1 oz. Sweet Red Vermouth,…
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Feb. 25, 2020

MP&F Celebrates Black History Month
Reflecting on HistoryBrittany IrbyMP&F Account Supervisor, Diversity Committee Member It’s February, which means that it is Black History Month (BHM)! This year marks 50 years since the first BHM celebration took place at Kent State University. This is a month…
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Feb. 04, 2020

David Fox Celebrates 30 Years at MP&F
Some call him the Fox, but we call him our fearless leader. Today we celebrate his 30th anniversary at MP&F by sitting down—in his corner office—with the man himself and reflecting on the last few decades. Is it true that…

Sep. 10, 2019

David Fox: “Everything Works Better When Your Focus Is on Serving Others”
A Q&A With One of Nashville’s Most Admired CEOs By Tom Hayden As the son of a World War II fighter pilot, MP&F’s David Fox has been on a mission of service throughout his professional career and personal life. His…
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May. 16, 2019

Mentorship and Me
Caylan Hays is one of MP&F’s newest staff associates. Here’s her personal take on mentorship and why it is both meaningful and important. I’ve heard it said before that we make a living by what we get, but we make…
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Apr. 17, 2019

Dressing for the Job
As a young professional, I often ask myself, “Is this acceptable?” Adapting to working in a professional environment can be a challenge in the beginning of a career. As times have changed, so has the dress code. Over time, we…
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Dec. 19, 2018

MP&F Wants to Introduce You To Nogmented RealityTM!
The holidays are in full swing, and we know they can be stressful. The shopping, the wrapping, the decorating, the hiding, the traveling … it can be a lot. To help, we’ve created Nogmented RealityTM! Follow these five steps to…
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Aug. 14, 2018

MP&F, a Reflection of Nashville, Works To Help Shepherd Growth
Nashville’s recent growth has been as hot as hot chicken itself, and for good reason, too. The Nashville area is experiencing the third-highest job growth of large metro areas in the United States, and the Metro Planning Department estimates that…