“Why take your car to the shop when the shop can come to you?” Thanks to Pete’s Mobile Auto & Truck Repairs, car owners in the Midlands now have one less hassle to contend with when repairing or servicing their automobiles. In fact, thanks to the efforts of the SC Small Business Development Centers consultant Cheryl Salley, Pete’s obtained the infusion of capital it needed to expand its core business. “When we visited our first bank we were fortunate to have met with James Ch

Area Center: State Director’s Office Title: SC SBDC Minority Business Development Manager Start Date: November 2013 An entrepreneur herself for more than 20 years, Cheryl Salley has started several small businesses offering management and technical assistance, counseling, administrative management and strategic business growth. Salley currently leads development strategies to support small minority businesses, increase the SC SBDC’s visibility and client base as well as pro

Darrell Jones, manager of the North Charleston Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC), was recently selected as the 2017 South Carolina State Star. This noteworthy achievement is based on his exemplary performance, enthusiasm for representing the network in the business community, contributions to local economic development and outstanding service to the SC SBDC. Every year, each of the 63 SBDCs across the U.S. and its territories selects a state star who is honored at