South Carolina Minority Enterprise Development Week Will Honor Fielding Home for Funerals, A 100-Year-Old Minority-Owned Business

COLUMBIA, SC – October 15, 2012 – The MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC will honor several minority business owners and supporters during their Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week awards luncheon on Wednesday, October 17th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Amongst the honorees, Fielding Home for Funerals will be given the pioneer award. Fielding Home for Funerals is celebrating its centennial this year, having served the Charleston community for more than 100 years. Their rich history and service to families in need serves as a model to future caregivers, as well as other entrepreneurs.

Pictured: The Honorable Herbert Fielding and The Honorable Bernard Fielding

To celebrate this landmark milestone, The Honorable Herbert Fielding and The Honorable Bernard Fielding and their family will accept the pioneer award on behalf of the generations who have worked to ensure Fielding’s longevity and success in the funeral home business. Fielding is a great example of the tenacity and perseverance required to succeed as a minority-owned firm. This business is a reflection of the three generations (going into four soon) who have undertaken the tremendous responsibility of leading a family-owned business.

Established in Charleston, SC in 1912, founder Julius P.L. Fielding, former Senator Herbert Fielding, and now former Judge Bernard Fielding have each led the business to continued growth, living up to the company’s motto, “He profits most who serves best.” “It’s a rare feat that any minority-owned firm reaches 100 years of business. We are especially honored to recognize the fine folks of Fielding Home for Funerals. They set a tremendous example for other businesses to follow,” said Cheryl Salley, project director of the MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC.
 
Additional MED Week awardees include Research Technologies, Inc. (manufacturer of the year), Marbella’s (retail firm of the year) and U.S. General Services Administration (procurement award). The luncheon will also pay tribute to the late Melvin Leroy Outen, Sr., founder of Outen Fencing Services.
 
During the luncheon, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s The Honorable Anton Gunn will also deliver remarks regarding the event theme “Job Creation in America: Create it Here – Sell it Everywhere!”, specifically focusing on the significance that small and disadvantaged businesses have on building our weakened economy.
 
Join business leaders and political representatives from across the state as they honor minority business during the awards luncheon, in addition to strategic morning and afternoon sessions led by renowned teaming specialist Ralph Thomas, III, Esq. Register to attend MED Week at www.SCMEDWeek.com. The cost is $50.00 per participant.
 
For any questions or additional information, contact the MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC at 803-743-1154.

 
About the MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC
The MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC provides services to increase the exposure and visibility of minority business enterprises. The Center’s consulting services and strategies are designed to increase capital and contracting opportunities, as well as to help create new jobs in South Carolina’s communities. Clients have access to contracting and procurement opportunities, bonding and financial services, strategic partnerships and networking connections and comprehensive marketing services. Complete information on the MBDA Business Center and its services can be found by visiting www.ColumbiaMBDACenter.com or by calling (803) 743-1154.