MSCS - Office of Economic Opportunity

04/03/2025

🎉 Exciting News for the Frayser Community! 🎉

We are thrilled to congratulate Memphis-Shelby County Schools on the groundbreaking of the New Frayser Community School! This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a beacon of academic excellence and opportunity, enriching the lives of students and families in the Frayser neighborhood.

A huge shoutout to Fifer and Associates, a certified Small Business (SBE), for their incredible contributions to this Joint Venture project alongside Turner Construction and Chris Woods Construction. Their dedication and expertise are helping bring this vision to life, ensuring that Frayser’s future is built on a strong foundation.

This project is more than just a building—it’s an investment in education, community, and the bright future of Memphis. We can’t wait to see the impact this new school will have!

04/01/2025

Join us this month to learn more about the MSCS-Office of Economic Opportunity SBE/MWBE Program.

To register for one of the workshops below click the link:
https://linktr.ee/mscsOEO

03/27/2025

April 1 is the new date for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Frayser Community High School. Join us as we celebrate progress and the future of education in the Frayser Community. Spread the word and be a part of this exciting milestone!

📅 Tuesday, April 1, at 1:30 p.m.
📍 1530 Dellwood Ave., Memphis, 38127 (Site of the former Frayser High/MLK Prep)

01/14/2025

The first 2025 virtual DOL TEAMS Entrepreneurship Training workshop for military spouses takes place next Tuesday, Jan. 14!

Join this his two-hour workshop, available at no cost, to learn tips and tricks to start a business in 2025.

Scan the QR code or click the link to register!

bit.ly/4fqzutl

11/02/2024

Your business's next chapter starts here!

Are you a small business owner who's ever wondered:
- How do I actually qualify for a business loan?
- What documents will I need to prepare?
- Am I making critical financial decisions that could impact my loan application?
Make plans to focus on the future of your business and get first-hand information about small business loans, the application process and what it takes to get a loan approved. FREE to register so reserve your seat today!
*If financing your business's future is part of your growth strategy then make plans to attend and get the answers to questions you have always wanted to ask.
Click to register - https://form.jotform.com/.../lunch-and-learn-with-pathway...

10/25/2024

Thank you, Memphis Area Minority Contractors Association (Mamca Memphis), for presenting Memphis-Shelby County Schools - MSCS - Office of Economic Opportunity with the prestigious 2024 MAMCA Commitment to Diversity Award!

We are honored and humbled to be recognized for our commitment and dedication to supporting minority contractors in our community.

This award holds significant meaning for us, as it acknowledges the importance of advocacy and inclusivity in the construction industry.

09/26/2024

🎙️ Tune in Today at 2:30 p.m. for an insightful session of "The Business Mix with The Office of Economic Opportunity"! Joyce Douglas, MWBE Program Manager, and Carlee McCullough, owner of Mahogany Memphis are joining to discuss the opening of her new restaurant!

You can listen online at Voice of MSCS: https://voiceofmscs.com/

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09/12/2024

🎉 A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to our incredible Diamond Sponsors, C&S Companies, City of Memphis, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dragados USA, Inc., F.H. Paschen, GCAP Services, Inc., Alameda County General Services Agency, Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Mitchell Consulting Group, Skanska, and Trinal, Inc. for powering ACCA's 2024 National Training Institute in Seattle, WA!

Your unwavering support helps make an unforgettable experience. We're so grateful to have you on our team! 🙌✨

09/02/2024

08/29/2024

🎙️ Tune in Thursday, August 29 at 2:30 p.m. for an insightful session of "The Business Mix with The Office of Economic Opportunity"! Joyce Douglas and Dr. Carol "Cookie" Champion, from Champion's Pharmacy, will be joining to discuss the importance of health and wellness.

To learn more about the Champion's Pharmacy, visit their website at https://champions-herb-store.myshopify.com/

Don't miss out on this valuable discussion! You can listen online at Voice of MSCS: https://voiceofmscs.com/
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08/29/2024

🎙️ Tune in Thursday, August 29 at 2:30 p.m. for an insightful session of "The Business Mix with The Office of Economic Opportunity"! Joyce Douglas and Dr. Carol "Cookie" Champion, from Champion's Pharmacy, will be joining to discuss the importance of health and wellness.

To learn more about the Champion's Pharmacy, visit their website at https://champions-herb-store.myshopify.com/

Don't miss out on this valuable discussion! You can listen online at Voice of MSCS: https://voiceofmscs.com/

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