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The Journey to Economic Inclusion:
The MMBC Continuum is an economic accelerator for stage II Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) that strategically partners with major CEOs and corporations, mayors and municipalities, the U. S. Department of Commerce, other levels of government and regional economic development agencies to support the growth and scalability of minority and women businesses with the outcome of economically improving inner city communities.
The MMBC Continuum plays a vital role by serving as a critical resource to impact the growth of scalable minority and women-owned businesses locally, regionally, and nationally.
Our Mission:
The MMBC Continuum is considered the foremost economic development organization and is viewed as a valued strategic partner by municipalities, major corporations and community agency organizations fostering diversity and inclusion in the pursuit of M/WBE growth and all of its economic impacts.
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Great Beginnings Award
Award Winner: Pete Mitchell & Associates
Finalists: Comprehensive Staffing Solutions, Inc; CTD Staffing, LLC; KBG Technologies, LLC
Rising Star Award
Award Winner:
Tamara Pate, Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division
Finalists: Alexandria Baker-Williams, Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Tori Haliburton, Downtown Memphis Commission
M/WBE Quality Assurance Award
Award Winner: Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Finalists: Aztec Masonry Inc.; Campbell & Ford Construction, Inc.; Tate Computer; Systems, Inc.
Scalable Business of the Year Award
Award Winner: Campbell & Ford Construction, Inc.
Finalists: Oteka Technologies; Tate Computer Systems, Inc.
Tennessee MBDA Business of the Year Award
Award Winner: ACTION Janitorial Paper Safety
Finalists: Circle H Trucking & Construction, LLC; KQ Communications
Economic Engagement Award
Award Winner: Walbridge
Finalist: Downtown Memphis Commission
Advocate of the Year Award
Award Winner:
Sean Norris, Vice President, Truist Bank
Chairman's Award
Award Winners:
Ford Motor Company
Walbridge
Corporation of the Year Award
Award Winner: Turner Construction Company
Finalists: Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division; Tennessee Valley Authority
The MMBC Continuum was awarded a five-year grant (July 2021 – June 2026) funded by the U. S. Department of Commerce to operate the Tennessee Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center. The MMBC Continuum is uniquely positioned to serve and assist Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) state-wide. Under the new grant, the, now, Tennessee MBDA Business Center will provide management and technical assistance to support MBE capacity and business growth.
For more information click here: Tennessee MBDA Business Center