The immediate task assigned to the Committee is to: 1) assist existing minority owned firms in
continued and sustained growth; 2) spur the start and nurturing of new minority owned firms;
and/or 3) attract additional minority owned firms to the Memphis and Shelby County area.
These tasks may be accomplished through efforts, which may include, but are not limited to,
technical support, financial assistance and/or incentives, joint ventures and enhanced market
access.