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Letter from the CEO

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elcome to the 2023 Economic Development Forum (EDF) hosted by The MMBC Continuum and the Tennessee MBDA Business Center. The theme for this year’s forum, “The Future is Now,” represents the transformative journey we are embarking upon.

Our community has entered into a unique time, filled with opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration. The Economic Development Forum serves as a platform that brings together business owners, corporations, ecosystem partners, community leaders, and visionaries to collectively reshape the economic landscape of Memphis, West TN, and the Mid-South region. There is an unprecedented amount of capital investment that is set to impact the very fabric of our community. This investment is a testament to the faith that stakeholders from around the nation have in our potential. It’s a vote of confidence in our ability to create a thriving environment that fosters the spirit of innovation, job creation, and sustainable future development.

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We must recognize that “The Future is Now” is not just a slogan, but a call to action. It compels us to engage, to learn, and to harness the opportunities that lie before us. It is a reminder that our collective efforts today will define the trajectory of our community for generations to come. As we dive into discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, I encourage you to keep this mantra at the forefront of your mind.

The EDF is not just another conference, so I hope that you will be focused and actively engaged in each session, be intentional about connecting with fellow attendees, and be open to share your insights and perspectives. Our collective wisdom will reshape the roadmap for the future through the opportunities and investments slated for our region.

Together, we can build a future that is vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous.

We thank our sponsors and partners who have helped make this forum a reality. Seize this moment to learn, to connect, and to envision the extraordinary possibilities that are taking shape now. The future is indeed now, and it’s incumbent upon all of us to take advantage of this progressive moment in time.

We hope that you enjoy the EDF! Sincerely, Jozelle Luster Booker President and CEO, The MMBC Continuum Operator, Tennessee MBDA Business Center

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n behalf of the Board of Directors, It is my honor to extend a warm welcome to the 2023 Economic Development Forum, the intersection of ideation, innovation, and collaboration. As the Chairman of the Board of Directors at MMBC Continuum, I am proud to be part of an organization that serves as a catalyst as we collectively embark upon this journey of economic expansion.

The EDF provides an opportunity to focus on progress. The theme “The Future is Now” holds profound significance and serves as a reminder that the steps we take today lay the foundation for the tomorrow we envision. We hope that throughout the conference you will engage with your peers, industry thought leaders, and corporate executives as concepts and ideas are presented that will redefine the future of our region. The EDF is the best opportunity to forge new connections with fellow business leaders and ecosystem partners, to foster new levels of collaborations that will drive the unlimited opportunities for growth.

Take advantage of this opportunity to get new insights into the transform of the economic landscape of Memphis, West TN, and the Mid-South.

Together, we have the power to redefine what’s possible and establish a new foundation that will positively impact generations to come.

I urge you to take advantage of this moment, to be part of the change that is underway. As we gather for this year’s EDF, let’s not just discuss ideas and concepts, but ignite a movement toward progress.

Sincerely, Keith Norman Chairman of the Board The MMBC Continuum

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from MMBC Continuum CEO................................................ 4 Letter from the MMBC Continuum Board Chairman........................ 6 EDF Corporate Sponsors / M/WBE Sponsors / Media Sponsors........ 10 EDF Reception & Contintental Breakfast Sponsors ......................... 11 2023 EDF Schedule........................................................................ 12 Power Breakfast...................................................................... 17 Silent Workshop – My Business, My Brand............................... 18 Silent Workshop – The Future Ready Workforce...................... 19 Luncheon with Speaker........................................................... 20 Silent Workshop – Traits of the High Performing Leader.......... 21 Silent Workshop – The Network Resources for Startups........... 23

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Plenary Session........................................................................ 24 Seminar – A Deep Dive into Corporate DEI.............................. 25 Seminar – Transportation & Infrastructure................................ 26 Luncheon with Speaker........................................................... 28 Seminar – Opportunity - Is it Unethical or Illegal?..................... 29 Seminar – M/WBE Access to Cash............................................ 30

EDF MBE Silver Sponsors ............................................................... 32

Exhibitor Map................................................................................ 52 Exhibitor Listing............................................................................. 54

Special Thanks............................................................................... 84

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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2023 SPONSORS

Thank you to our 2023 EDF sponsors for your ongoing commitment to improving the economy through the inclusion of diverse suppliers.

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Special Thanks to the 2023 EDF OPENING RECEPTION SPONSORS and CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SPONSORS

M/WBE Bronze Sponsors A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. Ardmore Roderick Artizan Constructors. LLC Bruce Law, PLLC Campbell & Ford Construction, Inc. Castle Black Construction Dortch Construction Fresh Start Facility Services, Inc. Gipson Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Industrial Sales LATROBE Manufacturers Industrial Group Mid-South Drug Testing, Inc. New Visions Technical Solutions Oteka Technologies Pete Mitchell & Associates Insurance Precise Contractors Self +Tucker Architects SOL Engineering Services, LLC Stragistics Technology, Inc. Taylormade Enterprise, LLC The Carter Malone Group, LLC Veasley’s Paving Services, Inc. W & T Contracting Corporation WABTS Financial & Tax Advisors Thomas Consultants, Inc.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DAY 1 | TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Exhibitor Move-In / Registration Renasant Convention Center – Exhibit Hall

5:30 am – 7:30 pm

EDF Opening Business Reception | River Front Lobby

DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Registration | Main Foyer (Ballroom Level)

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Power Breakfast | Ballroom A Keynote Speaker Candace Steele Flippin, Communications Executive, Weatherhead School of Management Case Western Reserve University

9:15 am – 9:20 am

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Exhibit Hall Entrance

10:30 am – 11:30 am SILENT WORKSHOPS | Exhibit Hall Floor

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(Concurrent)

My Business, My Brand: Branding Crash Course for Small Business Owners | Bank of America Stage Presented by: Deidre Malone, President and CEO The Carter Malone Group The Future Ready Workforce Ford BlueOval City Stage This region of the state is experiencing a historic transformation in the diversity of labor needs. With the Ford Blue Oval City investment in our community, there is an immediate need for construction labor and a short, near-term need for skilled labor for the advanced manufacturing industry along with labor to support our existing businesses and industries. During this workshop, presenters will share workforce needs, employment trends, training resources, and how educational institutions are training the workforce for the future.

Facilitator: Khalif Johnson, Turner Construction Company Panelists: Ann Thompson, BlueOval Operations, Ford Motor Company Amber Covington, Director, Memphis Chamber of Commerce Zachary Casutt, Chapter Executive, National Electrical Contractors Association Philip Dotson, Director, Memphis-Shelby County Schools-Division of College, Career & Technical Education Dr. Carol Ash, Southwest Tennessee Community College Amy Shead, Southwest Tennessee Community College

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11:45 am – 1:00 pm LUNCH: Networking Grab & Go Boxed Lunch / Other Concessions Available | Center Stage Luncheon Speaker: Donald Cravins, Jr., Under Secretary Minority Business Development Agency, U. S. Department of Commerce 1:30 pm – 2:30 am

SILENT WORKSHOPS | Exhibit Hall Floor

(Concurrent)

Traits of the High Performing Leader – TED Talk Style | Bank of America Stage This workshop is for aspiring female professionals, female business owners, and men who lead and direct females.

Everyone is invited to learn the traits of high performing leaders so they can be sponsored, mentored and elevated within organizations for the benefit of the individual and their business or organization.

Presented by: Trevia Chatman Bank of America, Memphis THE NETWORK: RESOURCES FOR STARTUPS AND SMALL BUSINESSES | Ford BlueOval City Stage Memphis’ success is due, in part, to its strong small business ecosystem. This workshop is designed to provide small businesses across industry sectors an overview of the vast and varied resources available to them from “The Network.”

Facilitator: Ernest Strickland, Black Business Association Panelists La’Breda Morrow, TN Small Business Development Center Rhonda Brown, Medical District Collaborative Kiesha Kelsey, Epicenter Vonesha Mitchell, Women’s Business Center South (WBEC South) Stephanie Alexander-Parker, Memphis Area Minority Contractors Association

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Federal & Corporate Connection Zone – Exhibit Hall Behind Center Stage | Exhibit Hall Behind Center Stage Growth Strategy: Government Projects and Purchases The Corporate Connect gives Minority and Womenowned businesses the opportunity to meet with corporate discussion makers in a speed-dating format.

Companies will have the opportunity to introduce their products and services and learn how to access future contract opportunities.

3:45 pm

Prizes and Awards Announced – Best Corporate and M/WBE Booth | Exhibit Hall - Center Stage

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DAY 3 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Registration | Renasant Convention Center – Exhibit Hall

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Continental Breakfast | Ballroom Level Lobby

8:45 am – 10:00 am

Plenary Session | Ballroom B Facilitator: Travis M. Spencer, Ford Motor Company Panelists: Kel Kearns, Ford BlueOval City Ermal Faulkner, Ford Motor Company Tracy Church, Ford Motor Company Chris Morgan, Walbridge

10:30 am – 11:30 am SEMINARS (Concurrent)

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Dismantling Inequities: A Deep Dive into Corporate DEI | Ballroom C During the seminar, panelists will provide insight on enterprise-wide DEI strategies created in a corporate culture that fosters respect and shared values among the employees, stakeholders, and customers. Our hope is that attendees will learn how the implementation of enterprise-wide DEI strategies changes the culture within organizations and increases societal impact in the communities they work and serve.

Facilitator: Travis Spencer, Head of Supplier Diversity and Warranty Recovery, Ford Motor Company Panelists: Amy Shelton Little, HR Director, Talent Management & Chief Diversity Officer, International Paper Monica Davy, SVP Chief Culture, Diversity, and Impact Officer Lorenzol Ellis, DEI Implementation Director, ArchKey Natasha Berry, Smith & Nephew Transportation and Infrastructure: By Air, By Road, By Rail, or By River | Ballroom D The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) signed into law in 2021 authorized $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spending. The funding, expansive in its reach, is an opportunity to rebuild America’s ports, airports, rail and roads; expand access to clean drinking water; ensure that every American has access to highspeed internet; and to tackle the climate crisis and advance environmental justice. For decades Memphis, has been marketed as and has created a strong economy due its geographic location and specifically the intersection of major highways, the river, rail, and its international airport. During the seminar, panelists will discuss airport, river, roads, and rail projects

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underway and the opportunities these projects will provide to businesses, communities, and individuals.

Facilitator: Joe Jackson, USDOT Mid-South Atlantic Small Business Transportation Resource Center Michael Fulton, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Priscilla G. Sweeney, Army Corps of Engineers Bacarra Sanderson Mauldin, Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) Victor C. Tyler, P.E., Tyler Construction Engineers, P.C. 11:45 am – 1:00 pm LUNCHEON | Ballroom A Keynote Speaker Bryan Wood, Data Science Executive, Bank of America 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

An Opportunity of a Lifetime: Is it Unethical or Illegal? | Ballroom C The recently announced near $25 billion of unprecedented capital investment in West Tennessee includes a substantial amount of public investment.

Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and policies may include combinations of minority-owned, womenowned and disadvantaged business enterprise (M/ WBE/DBE) spend goals. To secure contract awards, general contractors and M/WBE/DBEs may be tempted to participate in certain contracting practices they should avoid. During the fireside chat, panelists will provide insight on how unethical contracting practices are in fact illegal activities that put their businesses and freedom at risk. Outcome: attendees will learn and identify the risks of unethical practices and seek professional guidance before participating in an opportunity that sounds too good to be true.

Facilitator: T. Kevin Bruce, Esq., Bruce Law. PLLC Panelists: Carroll L. Andre, III, Asst. U.S. Attorney, Principal Deputy Criminal Chief, U.S. Department of Justice David Palmer, Supervisory Special Agent, White Collar Squad, FBI, Memphis Field Office, Tony Arvin, Assistant U. S. Attorney

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

M/WBE Access to Cash Seminar | Ballroom B Cash Continuum Network Small businesses work tremendously hard to have a presence in their community and have a rich history of inextinguishable passion. However, access to capital continues to be a barrier for small business growth as the racial wealth gap continues to widen. Small businesses resiliently struggle to secure the capital and resources they need to flourish because they have been systematically precluded from receiving traditional financing. During this two-part seminar, panelists will first discuss tailored small business loan programs, eligibility requirements,

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DAY 3 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 (Cont’d) financial flags and banking risks, relationship building, and best practices to receive the financing they need.

Facilitator: Orlandus Kirby, Bank of America Panelists: William Carter, Regions Steve Swain, Pinnacle Jermaine Fletcher, First Horizon Jamel Dagher, Paragon Bank Cal Overman, Simmons Bank Craig Cline, Renasant Bank Derrick Martin, Cadence Bank Ron Brooks, River City Capital Sean Norris, Truist Glenda Johnson, Communities Unlimited

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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Capital Connect | Ballroom B Bankers will be available for one-on-one meetings to share requirements and solutions necessary to address small business capital needs.

3:45 pm

CLOSING | Exhibit Hall - Center Stage Closing Remarks Prizes and Awards Announced

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards Gala Ballroom A Food, Music, Awards & Silent Auction

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POWER BREAKFAST

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Ballroom A PROGRAM Opening Remarks & Introduction of MC �������������� Jozelle Luster Booker, President & CEO The MMBC Continuum Introductions ���������������������������� Joy Redmond, News Anchor Action News 5 Invocation �������������������������������� Bishop Ed Stephens, Senior Pastor Golden Gate Cathedral Greetings ��������������������������������� The Honorable Jim Strickland Mayor, City of Memphis Sponsor Comments ����������������� Karen Mitchell, President iHeart Media Memphis

Trevia Chatman, President Bank of America Memphis

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Ermal Faulkner, Director Ford BlueOval City & EV Sales Speaker Introduction �������������� Jozelle Booker Keynote Speaker ��������������������� Candace Steele Flippin, Fellow Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University Closing Remarks ���������������������� Jozelle Luster Booker Final Remarks ��������������������������� Keith Norman, Vice President Government Relations Baptist Memorial Health Care Chairman, MMBC Continuum Board of Directors

KEYNOTE SPEAKER CANDACE STEELE FLIPPIN

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SILENT WORKSHOP (Concurrent) Wednesday, August 16, 2023 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Bank of America Stage My Business, My Brand: Branding Crash Course for Small Business Owners This workshop will communicate the value and importance for small businesses to build a strong brand. The presentation will cover brand strategies and checklists for small business owners to increase visibility and market presence to reach a broader audience. This session will integrate technology and smart devices to help create a brand strategy and implementation plan.

PROGRAM Welcome & Introduction

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Jan Cable Manager, Supplier Diversity & Development Tennessee Valley Authority

Presentation

Deidre Malone CEO The Carter Malone Group

Closing Remarks

Jan Cable

PRESENTED BY DEIDRE MALONE President & CEO The Carter Malone Group

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SILENT WORKSHOP (Concurrent) Wednesday, August 16, 2023 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Ford BlueOval City Stage The Future Ready Workforce This one-hour workshop on the Exhibit Hall floor is a must attend workshop to learn about the employment opportunities at BlueOval City and how community stakeholders are working to create a pipeline for current and future opportunities at BlueOval City, in the construction industry, in robotics and advanced manufacturing, college and technical careers. This workshop is for everyone.

FACILITATOR: KHALIF JOHNSON, Turner Construction Company

PANELISTS:

19 DR. CAROL ASH VP of Academic Affairs Southwest Tennessee Community College

ZACHARY CASUTT Chapter Executive National Electrical Contractors Association

PHILIP DOTSON Partnership Director Memphis Shelby County Schools Division of College, Career & Technical Education

AMBER COVINGTON Director Greater Memphis Chamber

AMY SHEAD AVP Workforce Development Southwest Tennessee Community College

ANN THOMPSON Workforce Development Manager Ford Motor Company

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LUNCHEON WITH SPEAKER Wednesday, August 16, 2023 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Center Stage

LUNCH: Networking Grab & Go Boxed Lunch *Other Concessions Available PROGRAM Welcome & Introductions Jozelle Booker President & CEO MMBC Continuum Brief Remarks

Willie Henry Deputy District Director, U.S. Congressional District 9

Guest Speaker

Donald Cravins, Jr., Under Secretary, Minority Business Development Agency U.S. Department of Commerce

Closing Remarks

Jozelle Booker

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DONALD CRAVINS, JR. Under Secretary Minority Business Development Agency, US Dept of Commerce

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SILENT WORKSHOP (Concurrent) Wednesday, August 16, 2023 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Bank of America Stage Traits of the High Performing Leader – TED Talk Style This workshop is for aspiring female professionals, female business owners, and men who lead and direct females. Everyone is invited to learn the traits of high performing leaders so they can be sponsored, mentored and elevated within organizations for the benefit of the individual and their business or organization.

PROGRAM Welcome & Speaker Introduction

Joyce Douglas MWSBE Manager Division of Equity and Diversity Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Speaker

Trevia Chatman President Bank of America Memphis

Closing Remarks

Joyce Douglas

PRESENTED BY TREVIA CHATMAN President Bank of America Memphis

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SILENT WORKSHOP (Concurrent) Wednesday, August 16, 2023 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Ford BlueOval City Stage THE NETWORK: Resources for Startups and Small Businesses Memphis’ success is due, in part, to its strong small business ecosystem. This workshop is designed to provide small businesses across industry sectors an overview of the vast and varied resources available to them from “The Network.”

Introduction: Jasmine Davis, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

PANELISTS

23 FACILITATOR ERNEST STRICKLAND Black Business Association

STEPHANIE ALEXANDER-PARKER Memphis Area Minority Contractors Association

RHONDA BROWN Memphis Medical District Collaborative

KIESHA KELSEY Epicenter

VONESHA MITCHELL Women’s Business Center South (WBEC South)

LA’BREDA MORROW TN NMSDC

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PLENARY SESSION

Thursday, August 17, 2023 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Ballroom B

FACILITATOR TRAVIS SPENCER Senior Purchasing Manager for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Ford Motor Company

PANELISTS

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TRACY CHURCH Plant Manager Tennessee Battery BOSK JV Manufacturing Ford Motor Company

ERMAL M. FAULKNER Director, BlueOval City & EV Sites Ford Motor Company

KEL KEARNS Plant Manager TEVC Blue Oval City Ford Motor Company

CHRIS MORGAN Vice President, Operations Walbridge

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SEMINAR (Concurrent)

Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Ballroom C Dismantling Inequities: A Deep Dive into Corporate DEI During the seminar, panelists will provide insight on enterprise-wide DEI strategies created in a corporate culture that fosters respect and shared values among the employees, stakeholders, and customers. Our hope is that attendees will learn how the implementation of enterprise-wide DEI strategies changes the culture within organizations and increases societal impact in the communities they work and serve.

FACILITATOR TRAVIS SPENCER Head of Supplier diversity and Warranty Recovery Ford Motor Company

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NATASHA BERRY Vice President, Global Inclusive Culture, Diversity & Equity Smith and Nephew

MONICA DAVY SVP Chief Culture, Diversity, and Impact Officer Vizient

LORENZOL ELLIS DEI Implementation Director ArchKey Solutions

AMY SHELTON LITTLE HR Director, Talent Management and Chief Diversity Officer International Paper

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SEMINAR (Concurrent) Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Ballroom D Transportation and Infrastructure: By Air, By Road, By Rail, or By River

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The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) signed into law in 2021 authorized $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spending. The funding, expansive in its reach, is an opportunity to rebuild America’s ports, airports, rail and roads; expand access to clean drinking water; ensure that every American has access to high-speed internet; and to tackle the climate crisis and advance environmental justice. For decades Memphis, has been marketed as and has created a strong economy due its geographic location and specifically the intersection of major highways, the river, rail, and its international airport. During the seminar, panelists will discuss airport, river, roads, and rail projects underway and the opportunities these projects will provide to businesses, communities, and individuals.

PANELISTS

FACILITATOR JOE JACKSON Executive Director USDOT Mid-South Atlantic Small Business Transportation Resource Center

BACARRA SANDERSON MAULDIN Deputy CEO Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA)

MICHAL FULTON Director of Government Affairs and Business Diversity Development Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA)

PRISCILLA G. SWEENEY Chief of ContractingMemphis District Army Corps of Engineers

VICTOR C. TYLER Founder, President & Principal Engineer Tyler Construction Engineers, P.C.

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LUNCHEON WITH SPEAKER Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Ballroom A PROGRAM Opening Remarks & Introduction of MC

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Jozelle Luster Booker, President & CEO The MMBC Continuum

Introductions

Kym Clark, News Anchor Action News 5

Invocation

Rev. Dr. Earle Fisher, Senior Pastor Abyssinian Baptist Church

Brief Remarks

Justin Troy, Director of Sourcing FedEx

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Travia Chatman, President Bank of America Memphis

Keynote Speaker

Bryan Wood, Data Science Executive Bank of America

Closing Remarks

Kym Clark Jozelle Luster Booker

KEYNOTE SPEAKER BRYAN WOOD Data Science Executive Bank of America

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SEMINAR

Thursday, August 17, 2023 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Ballroom C An Opportunity of a Lifetime: Is it Unethical or Illegal?

The recently announced near $25 billion of unprecedented capital investment in West Tennessee includes a substantial amount of public investment. Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and policies may include combinations of minority-owned, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprise (M/WBE/DBE) spend goals. To secure contract awards, general contractors and M/WBE/DBEs may be tempted to participate in certain contracting practices they should avoid.

During the fireside chat, panelists will provide insight on how unethical contracting practices are in fact illegal activities that put their businesses and freedom at risk. Outcome: attendees will learn and identify the risks of unethical practices and seek professional guidance before participating in an opportunity that sounds too good to be true.

Introduction: Tamara Pate, Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division PANELISTS CARROLL L. ANDRE, III Assistant United States Attorney Principal Deputy Criminal Chief Western District of Tennessee US Department of Justice

FACILITATOR T. KEVIN BRUCE, ESQ. Bruce Law, PLLC

TONY ARVIN Assistant US Attorney US Department of Justice DAVID PALMER Supervisory Special Agent White Collar Squad FBI Memphis Field Office

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M/WBE SEMINAR

Thursday, August 17, 2023 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Ballroom B M/WBE Access to Cash Seminar Cash Continuum Network Small businesses work tremendously hard to have a presence in their community and have a rich history of inextinguishable passion. However, access to capital continues to be a barrier for small business growth as the racial wealth gap continues to widen. Small businesses resiliently struggle to secure the capital and resources they need to flourish because they have been systematically precluded from receiving traditional financing. During this two-part seminar, panelists will first discuss tailored small business loan programs, eligibility requirements, financial flags and banking risks, relationship building, and best practices to receive the financing they need.

Introduction: Marianne De Augiar, International Paper

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FACILITATOR ORLANDUS KIRBY Bank of America

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M/WBE SEMINAR

PANELISTS

DERRICK MARTIN Cadence Bank

GLENDA JOHNSON Communities Unlimited

JERMAINE FLETCHER First Horizon

JAMEL DAGHER Paragon Bank

31 STEVE SWAIN Pinnacle Financial Partners

WILL CARTER Regions

CRAIG CLINE Renasant Bank

RON BROOKS River City Capital

CAL OVERMAN Simmons Bank

SEAN NORRIS Truist

Special Thanks to the 2023 EDF MBE SILVER SPONSORS

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Participate by referring potential members to the Chamber. Each referral is a contribution towards sustaining the work of building a greater Memphis for all.

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Practical tips: • Identify a business you think should be supporting the Chamber’s work • Check if they are already a member by searching our member directory at MemphisChamber.com • Connect with them to ask if they would like to learn more about getting involved with Chamber • Send the decision-maker’s contact information to dsmith@memphischamber.com

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EDGE is committed to equitable economic development practices with over $96.2 million spent by our corporate PILOT (Payment-In-Lieu of Taxes) recipients with MWBE in 2021 and 90% of our incentives recipients are based in inner city communities. We demonstrate daily our organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What does EDGE do?

Serve as the Thought Leader of Economic Development Strategies Provide Tax Incentives Coordinate Technical Assistance Administer Grants Manage Port of Memphis Represent Mayors and Elected Officials in all economic development activities

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118 – Unistar Sparco

101 – MLGW

119 – Bruce Law

102 – FedEX

120 – Pete Mitchell & Associates, Inc.

103 – United Way of Mid-South 121 – Ardmore Roderick 104 – MSC Airport Authority 122 – Castle Black 105 – Shelby County Government

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106 – Industrial Sales

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110 – TopCAT

129 – Signs Matter

111 – Ewing Storage

130 – My City My Ride

112 – Southwest

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133 – A Flavorful Living Brand LLC

115 – Action Janitorial Paper Safety 116 – Action Janitorial Paper Safety 117 – W & T

134 – Mobile Drug Testing 135 – Bullard Transportation 136 – Equus

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157 – Thomas Consulting 158 – Fresh Start

138 – Operation Hope 159 – Seth + Tucker 139 – TSBDC 160 – Dats Wats Popping 140 – EDGE 161 – Hick’s Convention 141 – Downtown Memphis Commission

162 – MAMCA

142 – Comcast

163 – Dortch Construction

143 – Universal Commercial

164 – International Paper

144 – Women Business

200 – Supply Chain NonProduction

145 – Pathway Lending 201 – Supply Chain Production 146 – Mid-South Drug Testing 147 – City of Memphis Housing 148 – BMA Transport

202 – Ford at BlueOval City, TN Electric Vehicle Center 203 – BlueOval SK – Operations

149 – YOUDLE 150 – Worldwide Business Group

204 – BlueOval SK – Human Resources 205 – Avancez

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206 – ArchKey 207 – Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

153 – Universal Scaffold & Equipment

208 – Magna

154 – WABTS

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504 – Linkous

301 – First Horizon

505 – VA

302 – Urban League

506 – GO DBE

303 – MATA

507 – Army Corp of Engineer Nashville

304 – UT HSC 508 – Army Corp of Memphis 305 – Communities Unlimited 509 – APEX 306 – Smith & Nephew 307 – Pinnacle Financial 400 – Baptist Memorial

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401 – Truist 402 – TVA 403 – Auto Zone 404 – Flintco 405 – Grinder Taber Grinder 406 – Regional One Health 407 – Turner Construction 500 – Carter Malone 501 – Cigna 502 – Vitalant 503 – Chamber of Commerce

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Special thanks to our Board of Directors, corporate members, M/WBEs, foundation and other strategic partners, for your support of our efforts to engage in the journey to economic inclusion.

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