The Midlands Business Accelerator (MBA) is a program of the Columbia Chamber in partnership with the South Carolina Business Accelerator. The South Carolina Business Accelerator is a statewide initiative formed by the Greenville Chamber, the Charleston Metro Chamber, and the Columbia Chamber.
The initiative provides opportunities for economic growth and prosperity for high-potential firms. MBA is the Columbia Chamber's major economic development tool designed to make businesses more competitive.
Mission
MBA's mission is to help accelerate the development of high-potential business enterprises and strengthen and expand our region's entrepreneurial community.
MBA Advisory Board
The MBA Advisory Board provides strategic guidance to the program and its operating team. Members of the Board serve as ambassadors of the program in the Midlands region. The Board provides advice on program structure and content that helps improve the performance of program participants.
MBA Mentors & Coaches
Mentors and coaches are individuals who agree to work one-on-one with the CEO of an MBA participant to help them achieve a successful outcome through the MBA program. Typically, the assistance provided is centered on specific goals established by the participant in their three-year strategic growth plan developed during the program's first half.
Interested in Becoming a Coach?
MBA is successful due to the network of leaders it accesses. These coaches and mentors help participants make better decisions and offer real-world, real-time solutions.
Meet the Interise Program Instructor
Wendell Jones has taken on various leadership and mentoring roles throughout his life as evident by his many ventures and accomplishments. He holds a degree in finance from Wofford College and is a distinguished member of Liberty Fellowships, South Carolina's equivalent to Crown Fellows.
To learn more about becoming an MBA participant, member of the MBA Advisory Council, or mentor, contact Naomi Walton by email or at (803) 733-1113.
