The Mid-South Business Continuum

The right partnership can position your business to move from limited capacity to a larger opportunity. In today’s business environment, collaboration is a strategic growth move. Strong businesses understand that strategic alignment creates leverage, efficiency, and greater impact.

Joint ventures and strategic alliances give businesses the ability to:
• Expand capacity
• Pursue larger contracts
• Access new markets
• Combine expertise and resources
• Increase competitiveness
• Reduce operational risk
• Accelerate growth opportunities

If you are thinking about ways to grow and your business is ready to scale, increase reach, or compete for bigger opportunities, it may be time to explore the power of a Joint Venture. Get the information you need and answers to important questions.

Registration is open for this 3-part series - June 10, 17, 24 from 9 am to 11 am each week! https://training.businesscontinuum.org/

True leadership deserves to be recognized!

Do you know a trailblazer who is reshaping the business landscape? Or perhaps your own organization has reached a milestone that deserves the spotlight.

Nominations are officially open for the prestigious Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards, celebrating the visionary small business owners and corporate leaders driving excellence and economic growth.

We are accepting public nominations in three key categories:
• Economic Engagement Award: Honoring those with an outstanding commitment to fostering economic growth and community wealth.
• Great Beginnings Award: Celebrating new ventures and initiatives making a significant, early tangible impact.
• Rising Star Award: Recognizing exceptional emerging leaders with high potential.

Don't let excellence go unnoticed. Nominate an impactful peer, a deserving partner, or put your own business forward today. Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026 – Click the official link to access the award nominations - https://isu.pub/doaFfVY

Taking time today to remember the men and women who sacrificed to serve this country.

President & CEO Jozelle Luster Booker recently shared important data with community leaders at the Memphis Rotary Club meeting. She shared vital insights, supporting the economic power of small businesses. Grateful for the opportunity to share the organization's positive impact. Thank you to for the invitation and special thanks to LaShell Vaughn for the wonderful introduction!

Joe Birch Stan Bell

This is how the rubber meets the road! The Mid-South Business Continuum presented a SAM.gov master class today! Veronica Clark, Tennessee APEX Accelerator Counselor, shared the steps, answered questions, and provided 1-on-1 solutions to everyone in the class! A full house of business owners tapping into the important first step to doing business with the federal government.
This was a great example of how collaboration through great partnerships can create impact!

This Small Business Week, we’re shouting from the rooftops: Small businesses are the MIGHTY ENGINE driving our economy!

Want your business to GROW & THRIVE? Looking for a reliable partner to help navigate the exciting yet challenging world of small business ownership?
Look no further than The Mid-South Business Continuum!

A wealth of invaluable resources, completely FREE!
This includes:
• Training & Workshops: Upskill and stay competitive.
• Free Resources & Tools: Streamline your operations.
• Market Data & Research: Make informed business decisions.
• And so much more!

Don’t let your small business idea just be a dream. Get the support and guidance you need to make it a reality. Celebrate Small Business Week by investing in your own small business future and connecting with us!

Let’s keep the engines of our economy humming!

HAPPY SMALL BUSINESS WEEK!
Small Businesses are the driving force of our economy. We celebrate the entrepreneurs, innovators and leaderswho have taken the risk to invest in themselves while building a stronger economy!

The Mid-South Business Continuum is here to assist as you navigate the opportunities and challenges of small business ownership! From ideation, to formation, to growth, and sustainability stages, we can assist you every step of the way. In 2025 members and clients generated over $1.1 billion in revenue and created/retaining over 9,700 jobs, which demonstrates the power of small businesses. Get connected to access the resources you need at every stage of your growth!

Learn more: Visit www.businesscontinuum.org or call: (901) 525-6512.

Final FedEx Lunch & Learn Session Today!
NEW TIME:
12:30 pm (CST)

Final session. Real results.

High-performance teams don’t happen by chance—they’re built with intention, alignment, and insight. Join us for the final FedEx Lunch & Learn as we break down how small businesses can turn data into strategy and strategy into action.

Motivating & Team Building for High-Performance Teams
Learn how to leverage what you know to drive what you do, while creating leaders who execute, teams that perform, producing businesses that scale.

This is where information becomes impact. Don't miss it!
http://training.mmbc-memphis.org/