Greenville Chamber announces 2026 South Carolina Business Accelerator Graduates

June 29, 2026

The Greenville Chamber’s South Carolina Business Accelerator Upstate (SCBA Upstate) celebrated the graduation of seven local business leaders on Thursday, June 25, during a ceremony at Flywheel Greenville.

The SCBA program equips small business owners with the tools, strategies and connections needed to scale their companies, strengthen operations and become more effective leaders. Led by program facilitator Wendell Jones, participants leverage the expertise of peer mentors and business coaches to develop a three-year Strategic Growth Action Plan.

The 2026 SCBA Upstate graduates are:

  • Patrick S. Arnold, Trained To Go Transport, LLC
  • Kay Bishop, Sparkle City Event Co.
  • LaShonn Edmunds, CAIRS, LLC
  • LaQuinta Magwood, Luxury Loc Dealers
  • LaQuetta Magwood, Luxury Loc Dealers
  • Wanda D. Pyles, Swamp Rabbit Homecare, LLC
  • Shantell Wilkins, Wilkins & Associates Advisory Services

During the graduation ceremony, Wanda Pyles was presented the Excellence Award for her outstanding dedication and growth throughout the program.