Leading by Example
Public Leadership: Purchasing
Status Strategy Summary Comments
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.