The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator continues to empower minority-owned businesses in South Carolina. The 12-month program, running from January to December, provides participants with comprehensive business development strategies, financial management training, and guided mentorship.
The 2024 class recently graduated with an impressive average 30% growth rate in revenue, showcasing the program’s effectiveness in scaling high-potential minority-owned firms in the Midlands. Following this success, the 2025 cohort has already completed their kickoff session and is well into Module One, which focuses on their specific business goals. This year’s class represents a diverse range of industries from construction to restaurants, reflecting the broad impact of the MMBA across various sectors. The program looks forward to continuing to support high-potential minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses in the Midlands.
2025 Cohort Members
- Jessica and Isaiah Carswell – The Food Academy
- Michael Eargle – M.E. Contracting
- Keyosha Johnson – Healing Hearts and Hands Home Care Agency
- Luis Serrano – ARION Construction Company
- Sal Louis – Dry Guys Restoration
