Provides Disadvantages Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications to eligible minority and woman owned companies (MBE).

A Charleston-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to advocate, promote and support Hispanic entrepreneurs and business owners through community education and providing the necessary resources to launch their business ideas.

A non-profit corporation chartered to enhance business opportunities for minority-owned companies by providing support through developing mutually beneficial networking opportunities with corporate members and promoting minority business development. 

Accelerates growth & innovation while providing a unified voice for the statewide technology community by developing a strong 21st Century workforce, supporting entrepreneurs, connecting peers and decision makers, and establishing South Carolina as a global hub for innovation.

SCMA supports South Carolina advanced manufacturing, focusing on issues surrounding economic development, energy, employment, the environment, legal reform, taxes, workforce and education. They organize and champion manufacturing initiatives, including councils, events and programs.

The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness leads initiatives dedicated to key indicators of the state's economic growth, including workforce development and industry clusters such as aerospace, logistics and cybersecurity.

SC Logistics is a collaborative effort to strengthen our state’s economy, create jobs, attract investment, and become a global leader in transportation, distribution and logistics.

Promotes the continued growth and strengthening of the automotive industry by partnering with state and local organizations in workforce and economic development efforts.

Connects business interests, sponsors, and partners to innovative solutions by capitalizing on the university's faculty, research facilities centers, and institutes.

Provides education, research, and economic development collaborations to create a global venue for the automotive industry.