Status | Strategy | Summary | Comments |
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Completed | 6.2.6 | Create an outreach program with the goal of increasing education and awareness of the government contractor/vendor program and certification process including the establishment of a County’s Bonding Assistance Program and Insurance Assistance Program for small business owners doing business with Shelby County. |
Shelby County continues to do educational sessions and outreach on these issues. |
Initial Stage | 6.2.7 | Establish measurable goals for increasing opportunities for local, minority, and green businesses to provide goods and services |
The City of Memphis has a goal of 25% for local and minority businesses; while Shelby County has an LOSB goal of 20%. There are currently no measurements for green businesses. |