Lashonda McBride
Director of Business Development & Certification | Small Business Certification, Compliance & Market Access
- Role
- Director of Business Development & Certification at The Mid-South Business Continuum
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Director of Business Development & Certification
The Mid-South Business Continuum
May 2024 — Present
Lead and manage MBE, WBE, SBE, LSB, and DBE certification processes in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, including 49 CFR Part 26.Ensure certified small businesses remain compliant, and informed of recertification and eligibility requirements.Assess small business readiness and align firms with appropriate certification, procurement, and growth pathways.Strengthen visibility and access for certified businesses through strategic collaboration with internal teams.Track certification activity, processing timelines, approval rates, and outcomes to support dashboards, impact reports, and funder documentation.Coordinate referrals connecting certified firms to procurement pipelines, capital readiness programs, and market access opportunities.Maintain accurate certification and advisory records in CRM systems to monitor business progress and engagement.Analyze small business capabilities across industries such as construction, professional services, logistics, facilities, and other high-growth sectors.Support outreach, education, and certification-focused programming, including participation in the Annual Economic Development Forum.Build and leverage relationships with certifying agencies, public entities, corporate partners, and lenders to expand opportunity for small businesses.
Education
University of Phoenix
Project Management Certificate
2024 — 2024
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Management
2022 — 2025
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2025
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