The South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement (formerly the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs) is a state agency dedicated to strengthening rural and under-resourced communities through research, partnerships, small business development, and community-centered strategies. The Commission also examines and recommends policies aimed at ensuring the socioeconomic development of all communities across South Carolina.

Our Vision

To create opportunities for all South Carolinians to achieve economic prosperity.

Our Mission

To strengthen South Carolina’s rural and under-resourced communities by providing comprehensive research, community-centered strategies, and collaborative partnerships aimed at creating an economically prosperous future.