Billions of Dollars In Construction And Vendor Opportunities For Minority Business

City of North Charleston:

The only City in the Charleston region where the majority of Council Members are African-American. We hold power. How are we using it?

When this happened with the Charleston County School District they implemented a task force to evaluate and provide recommendations in its spending with Black firms. The results have been a disparity study, a significant direct bid contraction for contraction management, and an increase in overall spending. The City of North Charleston could implement a similar program to improve MBE performance of its departments. Summey should be very supportive given the support Black voters have given him over the years.

Airport

2 Billion Dollars in Construction is expected over the next few years with the expansion of airport terminals. David Morrow is a veteran at the Airport and has worked to improve minority business access. Contact him directly to learn more at dmorrow@iflychs.com, 843.767.7133 or visit https://www.iflychs.com/Small-Business-Development.

SC Port

The SC Port generates $63.4 Billion in Economic Impact. House Representative Wendell Gilliard will be working with other members of the Charleston Legislative Delegation in calling forth the SCSPA to give account of their efforts to spend dollars with MBE firms.

If you are a company that wants to do business with the Port contact Bob Mitchell, Director of Procurement, bmitchell@scspa.com (843) 856-7052.

List of Services

Frames, Doors, Hardware, Installation and Repair

Backflow Devices, Parts, Inspection and Certification Services

Exterior Caulking Repair

Marine Pile Repair

Marine Construction

Transportation and Logistics

SC Ports dedicates a portion of its revenues to partnership projects that support local communities in which the port operates.

The Port is incredibly proud of the organizations across the state who undertake important work to better our communities.

Criteria:

• Applications must demonstrate a clear fit within one of the following focus areas: maritime commerce, economic development, environmental awareness, or community outreach.

• Programs with measurable, sustained impacts receive priority during the selection process.

• Non-qualifying organizations include churches, individual schools and community sports teams, and items such as ballot measures, direct overhead costs and salaries are ineligible.

The 2022 application process is now open. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 29, 2022 at 5 p.m.