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When it comes to inclusion and diversity, we work to practice what we preach. These initiatives represent just a small portion of the ways Memphis continues to work together for a more prosperous and economically inclusive city.
The goal of People Powered Prosperity is to make Memphis a more globally competitive region by creating more thriving households. The initiative looks for ways to increase inclusive growth and economic prosperity. Learn more here.
A partnership between city organizations and businesses, the 800 Initiative focuses on growing the revenue of 800 minority firms with paid employees by $50MM in 5 years. Through the investment of assistance, capital, corporate engagement, and other resources, the 800 initiative will help black-owned businesses through a 3-phase plan. Learn more here.
What began as a gathering of activists, clergy, and business leaders has become an initiative to collectively address economic inequality in Memphis. Protest to Progress, a plan led by the Memphis Chamber, hopes to align activists’ concerns with business goals to create a more economically inclusive Memphis. Learn more here.
Led by the University of Memphis, the African American Male Academy aims to create a culture of inclusive excellence in education. They select 50 African American male 8th-graders in good academic standing to set them on a path toward college graduation. Learn more here.
Memphis banks and organizations are investing $30 million in Medical District neighborhoods where a lack of good housing and businesses have negatively affected the economy.
The Office of Diversity & Compliance at the City of Memphis helps expands opportunities for minority and women entrepreneurs to access government contracts and grow their businesses. Learn more here.
See the many ways we're striving to help minority-owned businesses succeed in Memphis.