Mike's Businesses

Research Associates

Research Associates is a Columbia-based grants development firm with offices in the southern US states. Our team provides grant services to 60 school districts and 225 schools nationwide, primarily in the area of state and federal educational grants. You can visit www.grantexperts.com for detailed information.

Columbia Conference Center

Columbia Conference Center is a 40,000 sq. ft. facility conveniently located at 169 Laurelhurst Avenue in Columbia, SC (off Fernandina Road between St. Andrews and Piney Grove Roads). Designed for public meetings, socials, gatherings, and receptions, this facility has up to ten breakout rooms and can accommodate approximately 500 individuals. Our 35 member staff services a wide variety of businesses, non-profits, government, and individuals. For more information, visit www.columbiameetings.com.

The Evaluation Group

The Evaluation Group, located in Columbia, SC and Atlanta, GA, has 15 experienced evaluators and consultants and satellite offices in other states. This company provides a variety of evaluation services to help school districts, non-profits, and government agencies assess their programs or services and reach their intended goals. For more information, visit www.evaluationgroup.com

DuBose Web Group

In 2007, Mike and his son Blake partnered to form DuBose Web Group, a full-service, turn key Internet development organization that puts emphasis on building professional websites while also demonstrating extra-ordinary customer service. Currently, DuBose Web Group provides these services to smaller-to-midsize businesses and non-profits. For more information, please visit www.duboseweb.com

Mike owns four other businesses not listed above that include insurance and real estate interests.