City Announces New Chair of Minority Business Advisory Council

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia announces Greg Davis as the chair of the Mayor’s Minority Business Council (MBAC). The MBAC assists the Mayor in coordinating the City’s efforts to maximize the opportunities and growth of minority businesses.

Greg Davis has more than 20 years of experience with small business development and minority relations, including serving as the director of the South Carolina Minority Business Development Agency and the Small Business Development Manager for the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Recently, he accepted the position as director of Minority and Small Business Affairs for the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Mayor Steve Benjamin established the MBAC in 2013.The MBAC is charged with collaborating with the Office of Business Opportunities to carry out responsibilities in the areas of economic development, employment, procurement, training and other matters affecting the economic vitality of the minority business community. The MBAC consists of nearly 20 minorities who are small business owners or individuals who consistently support the development of minority businesses through their work in private industry, government and academia.