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Networking: Co-founder of Rent the Runway keynotes CWLI fundraiser

From left, Kim Shumpert, Jenny Fleiss and Jennifer Nicely attend the Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute fundraiser.
From left, Kim Shumpert, Jenny Fleiss and Jennifer Nicely attend the Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute fundraiser. From left, Kim Shumpert, Jenny Fleiss and Jennifer Nicely attend the Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute fundraiser.

Co-founder of Rent the Runway keynotes CWLI fundraiser

Jennifer Fleiss, co-founder of the clothing rental service Rent the Runway, was the keynote speaker at the annual Impact Dinner for the Chattanooga Women’ Leadership Institute fundraiser dinner in February at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

photo Andy and Robin Derryberry, John Michael Alday and Kelsey Pollard attend Derryberry Public Relations’ annual Mardi Gras party. (Photo: Mark Gilliland)

Derryberry PR annual Mardi Gras celebration turns Sweet 16

For 16 years, Derryberry Public Relations uses its eclectic office decor with brightly colored walls and a purple ceiling in Jack’s Alley for a Mardi Gras party. Guests stop by to enjoy Gumbo, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Filet sliders and Bananas Foster as the Derryberry team makes connections among businesses.

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