Upstate RING

Covering Cities West of Columbia, SC

CVMSDC Upstate RING

The Upstate RING comprises a ten-county area, including Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson, along the I-85 corridor in South Carolina. Manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and technology are all prominent business industries in the upstate and are changing dynamics of jobs and influencing the way entrepreneurs are starting, growing, and acquiring businesses. With several automotive and aerospace related companies headquartered in the upstate supported by a strong system of higher education, it is considered one of the strongest manufacturing sectors in the United States, making it a popular hub for entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds.

Our Leadership

Mia Lloyd Sullivan - CVMSDC Board of Directors

Mia Lloyd Sullivan
Corporate RING Chair
Fluor

Rohit Kale
Corporate RING Co-Chair

Michelin

Carlo White
MBEIC RING Chair
WH Trucking, LLC

Karen Knuckles - Upstate RING Leadership

Karen Knuckles
MBEIC RING Co-Chair
Express Employment

Ruby Bennet
Secretary
Interchange Staffing Services, LLC

Dominique Simpson Milton - CVMSDC

Dominique S. Milton
Council Liaison
CVMSDC

When We Meet

We welcome corporate partners and MBEs to join out monthly meetings (1st Wednesday @ 11am) and learn more about the many opportunities for networking, professional development, business growth and capacity building.

When We Meet