The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of the 2024 Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) cohort on December 11. This milestone marked the culmination of a transformative, year-long program dedicated to empowering minority business owners.
“We’re incredibly proud of our Lowcountry MBA cohort graduates,” said Celeste Granger, Senior Vice President of Programs and Initiatives at the Chamber. “These talented entrepreneurs have demonstrated unwavering dedication and perseverance, investing a year of hard work to elevate their businesses and strengthen the minority business ecosystem in the Charleston region.”
The Minority Business Accelerator began in 2022 thanks to grant funding from Bank of America. Since then, cohort members from Charleston, Columbia and Greenville have been empowered to advance their businesses and make an impact on our state’s economic development. Bank of America’s continued support has provided incredible opportunities for cohort members.
“Bank of America is committed to fostering a diverse and talented workforce pipeline in South Carolina,” said Mark Munn, President of Bank of America Charleston. “The Minority Business Accelerator program empowers minority-owned businesses and strengthens our local economy. Congratulations to the 2024 cohort on their graduation and future endeavors.”
This year’s cohort united 15 business owners from various industries, fostering a collaborative and transformative learning opportunity. The 2024 Lowcountry MBA cohort graduates are:
- Reginald Adkins, Data Driven Engineering
- Amber Daniels, The Law Office of Amber Daniels, LLC
- Janon German, Georgetown Road Realty, LLC
- JaNay House, House Huntress, LLC
- Danielle Larkins, Elodie, LLC
- David Nesbit, G&L Charters and Tours
- Sharon Richardson, Resilient Lands Matter Inc.
- Thetyka Robinson, The Asiko Group
- LaCrystal Robinson, Cre8torZone
- Darryl Robinson, Elite Palmetto Real Estate
- Sheron Singleton, Bare Skin Beauty
- Monique Smalls, Walker and Sons Enterprises, LLC
- Cory Wallace, The Stag Pad Barber Shop
- Zelonia Williams, Patches Custom Embroidery Works
- Tamara York, York Superior Mortgage Group
