South Carolina S 1087: Interscholastic activities

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2025-2026 Bill 1087 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 31, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1087

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE MULTICULTURAL 
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SOUTH CAROLINA. 

Whereas, the State of 
South Carolina values the diversity of its residents and acknowledges that the 
contributions of individuals from all cultures and backgrounds strengthen our 
communities, enhance our economy, and inspire innovation; and

Whereas, South Carolina 
has a long history of entrepreneurship and commerce, with some of its earliest 
businesses established around 1670 following the founding of the first 
permanent English settlement at Albemarle Point (later Charleston), where 
initial economic activity focused on maritime trade, supplying Barbados with 
timber and agricultural products, and later expanded into deerskin, cattle, and 
regional trade networks; and

Whereas, historic areas 
such as Charleston's Morris Street corridor, the "Little Jerusalem" district 
along King Street, Greenville's Broad Street business district, Columbia's 
historic Black Downtown along Washington Street, and Decker Boulevard's 
"International Corridor," a two-mile stretch of diverse, authentic, and 
affordable global cuisine, serve as enduring examples of cross-cultural 
entrepreneurship and collaboration; and

Whereas, South Carolina 
is recognized as one of the leading states in the nation for Black-owned 
businesses, with nearly 20% of the state's small businesses identified as 
Black-owned, one of the highest proportions nationally, reflecting robust 
entrepreneurial participation, community impact, and growing contributions to 
local economic vitality, job creation, and inclusive prosperity; and 

Whereas, well before 
and throughout the colonial period, Native American communities developed 
sophisticated economic systems grounded in trade, agriculture, skilled 
craftsmanship, and careful land stewardship, and continue today to drive 
economic development through tribally led enterprises, cultural ventures, and 
community-focused initiatives that preserve heritage while promoting 
sustainable prosperity; and

Whereas, South 
Carolina's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community demonstrates 
the highest self-employment rate of all minority groups in the State, with 
approximately 10% of women and 12% of men self-employed, while AAPI 
entrepreneurs nationally operate more than 3 million businesses, employ 
millions, and make substantial contributions to the broader U.S. economy; and

Whereas, South Carolina 
is home to nearly 35,000 Hispanic-owned businesses, including approximately 
33,000 nonemployer firms and 1,971 employer firms, reflecting the growing 
economic impact and entrepreneurial leadership of the Latino-Hispanic 
community, and underscoring the state's dynamic multicultural business 
ecosystem; and

Whereas, European 
American business owners represent the largest share of business ownership in 
South Carolina, with an estimated 387,900 White-owned businesses across the State, 
making up a significant portion of the total business community and reflecting 
the foundational role of long-established European American entrepreneurs and 
commercial leaders in shaping the state's economic landscape; and

Whereas, MCBA is 
committed to promoting equal opportunity, business education, and 
entrepreneurship for individuals of all races and cultural backgrounds, 
providing valuable resources, mentorship, and guidance to both emerging and 
established business owners; and

Whereas, the 
accomplishments of multicultural business owners inspire all South Carolinians 
to pursue their goals, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and 
strengthen the state's economy through innovation, education, and inclusive 
business practices, and supporting diversity, equity, and empowerment in the 
business sector, by fostering multicultural collaboration, promoting inclusive 
practices, and embracing progressive policies, is essential to closing 
opportunity gaps, encouraging cultural exchange, and sustaining equitable 
economic growth across South Carolina; and

Whereas, all citizens 
are encouraged to observe this day with programs, events, and activities that 
honor multicultural entrepreneurship, highlight the value of inclusive business 
education, and promote continued collaboration across cultures to strengthen 
South Carolina's communities and economy. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
recognize and celebrate multicultural entrepreneurship in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mota Crosslinking Business 
Academy.

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