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SCBIZ presents May 2026 In the Lead: Minority-Owned Businesses list
SCBiz Staff // May 18, 2026//
We are pleased to announce the May installment of our In the Lead recognition program — In the Lead: Minority-Owned Businesses in South Carolina — recognizing accomplished companies led by minority business owners that demonstrate excellence across a broad spectrum of criteria.
Minority-owned businesses often face unique challenges, including barriers to capital access, disparities in economic opportunities, underrepresentation in leadership networks and systemic inequities that can hinder growth and advancement.
The companies featured here succeed despite these challenges. Many are trailblazers in industries where minority representation has historically been limited. This list was compiled by SCBIZ’s editorial leadership team based in part on recommendations from the community, as well as our own internal research.
To qualify for recognition, a company must be classified as a minority-owned business and based in South Carolina. A franchise or subsidiary of a national company may qualify if the operation is locally owned.
Please join us in congratulating the minority-owned businesses we honor here. We hope you enjoy learning about these companies and their unique stories.
If you know of a company that would be a strong candidate for future inclusion on our In the Lead: Minority-Owned Businesses list, we’d love to hear from you. Visit scbiz.com/in-the-lead-minority-owned-businesses-submission/ to submit a recommendation and tell us about the company you believe should be recognized.
You can also email me with feedback and suggestions at [email protected].
—Zach Giroux
Editor
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Flock and Rally: Integrated Communications & Marketing
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Grace Outdoor Advertising
Grace Outdoor is a locally owned family business based in Columbia, operating both traditional and digital billboards in Columbia, Greenville, Florence, Fort Mill, Spartanburg and Charleston.
Michael M. Simpson + Associates, Inc.
Established in 1999, Michael M. Simpson + Associates, Inc. (MMSA) is a minority-owned structural engineering firm based in Greenville, SC providing design and consulting services.
Promotions Unlimited LLC
Promotions Unlimited is a full-service supplier of custom-imprinted apparel and promotional items, branded merchandise and corporate gifts.
Synesis International, Inc.
Synesis is a South Carolina technology consulting firm delivering ERP, MES, QMS, AI, analytics and custom solutions for manufacturers and distributors as an SAP Gold Partner and minority-owned business.
US&S, Inc.
US&S provides facility maintenance and support services for a range of industries, including commercial, education, government and municipalities, healthcare, and industrial and manufacturing.
