MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The City of Memphis and Shelby County Government have ended their Minority Women Enterprise programs.
On July 1, a state law went into effect dismantling DEI departments. 40% of all U.S. businesses are women-owned, which is a driving force in America’s economy, according to a 2025 report on the impact of women-owned businesses by Wells Fargo.
A challenge for women and minority-owned business owners is systemic roadblocks and funding cuts…