About OBDC
Welcome to the Office of Business Diversity & Compliance! We are dedicated to empowering minority, women-owned, and small businesses by providing access to city contracting opportunities, comprehensive business development support, and certification assistance. Our mission is to foster an inclusive and thriving business community where diversity is celebrated, and success is achievable for all.
Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Business Diversity and Compliance is to increase participation of minority and women-owned business enterprises in the full array of contracting opportunities available in the City of Memphis.
Our Vision
We envision an OBDC where:
-
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are recognized as core institutional values that drive decision-making, resource allocation, and the development of all programming and practices.
-
Collaborative internal and external partnerships support the emerging needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities in which we live and work.
Our Values
Access and Inclusion
Community
Education and Learning
Sustainable Transformation
Accountability
Meet Our Team
Director
Contract Compliance Manager
MWBE Operations Manager
Business Certification Manager
Business Services Coordinator
Contract Compliance Analyst
EBO Data Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
Business Services Coordinator
Certification Analyst
ENC Administrative Assistant