Thomas N. Fortson

United Way of the Midlands offers social services. The company provides programs and resources through its certified partner agencies to improve the quality of life in Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Business Development Corp. of South Carolina operates as a finance company. The firm serves chiropractic, convenience stores, day cares, dental, manufacturers, pharmacy, veterinarian medicine and small businesses. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Opportunity Bank of Montana operates as a community bank which provides personal and business banking products and services. Its personal banking products and services include unlimited checking accounts, Free VISA check cards, and free online banking services. The firm's business banking products and services include free business and business checking accounts; commercial construction and term loans, loans for working capital and inventory purchases, equipment loans and business lines of credit. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Helena, MT.

Montana Bankers Association, Inc. is a bankers association that provides member services, advocacy, and consumer resources to its member banks. The association is based in Helena, MT and aims to enrich the lives of all Montanans through strong community-focused banks. The association has an executive committee, board of directors, and committees such as the government relations committee and compliance committee. It also offers education webinars, executive development programs, and cybersecurity certifications. The Montana Bankers Association is proud to promote the work of its members and the support they provide to communities in times of need.

First Community Bank (Bluefield, Virginia) provides banking and financial services. It offers personal and business banking, insurance, wealth management and mortgage services. The company is headquartered in Bluefield, VA.

Part of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc., First Community Bancorp, Inc. (Montana) operates as a bank holding company. The company is based in Glasgow, MT. First Community Bancorp, Inc. (Montana was acquired by Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. on April 30, 2022 for $38.55 million.

Rogers, Townsend & Thomas PC is a law firm that provides legal services to clients in various industries, including banking, construction, healthcare, and insurance. The private company is based in Columbia, SC. The firm offers a range of services, such as litigation, corporate law, real estate, and intellectual property. With over 100 years of experience, Rogers, Townsend & Thomas has established a reputation for providing high-quality legal representation to its clients.

Carolinas AGC, Inc. operates as a construction trade association. The non-profit company is based in Charlotte, NC. Dave Simpson has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Associated General Contractors provides services to the commercial construction industry. The private company is based in Tallahassee, FL.

Mashburn Construction Co., Inc. operates as a construction company that provides construction management, design-build and general contracting services. The firm serves the clients in the healthcare, historical renovation, hospitality, industrial, institutional and church construction markets. The company was founded in 1976 by Harry L. Mashburn and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Trelys LLC (Trelys venture partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Adrian N. Wilson. The firm is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.

Five Points Capital, LLC.(Five Points Capital) is a private equity and subordinated debt investment firm founded in 1997. The firm headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The firm is a subsidiary of BB&T Corp. (NYSE: BBT).

South Carolina Bankers Association engages in the provision of services for legislative, regulatory, educational, and value-added. It offers bank robbery posters, community investment corporation, thumbprint signature, and services offered by preferred vendors and associate members. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce promotes pro-job and pro-business policies at the state and federal level. The company is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce is an organization that promotes a business-friendly environment to attract, retain, and expand businesses in Columbia, SC. The Chamber has been a trusted resource for local, regional, and national businesses and their employees since 1902, working for the greater Columbia business community. The non-profit company offers the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) program in partnership with the Minority Business Accelerator to support minority-owned businesses. The CEOs of the company are Ike McLeese and Carl Blackstone.

League of American Orchestras is a Non-Profit Organisation, which supports, and champions America’s orchestras and the vitality of the music they perform. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY.