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:
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are recognized as core institutional values that drive decision-making, resource allocation, and the development of all programming and practices.
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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