The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is proud to announce that SouthState Bank has joined the Institute as a Strategic Resource Partner, further strengthening the Institute’s mission to equip and serve family-owned businesses across the Palmetto State.
As a Strategic Resource Partner, SouthState Bank will play a vital role in supporting the Institute’s educational programming, peer learning initiatives, and advisory services designed to help family enterprises navigate governance, succession, and long-term continuity.
“SouthState Bank’s commitment to relationship-driven service and community impact aligns seamlessly with our mission to serve family enterprises across South Carolina,” said Dr. Brad Bechtold, executive director of the Institute. “Their deep understanding of closely held businesses and multi-generational families makes them an invaluable partner as we continue expanding our reach and impact statewide.”
SouthState Bank has a long-standing reputation for delivering personalized financial solutions and building trusted relationships with business owners and families. Through this partnership, the bank will engage with Institute members by sharing insights, supporting events, and contributing to the advancement of family enterprise success.
“We are honored to partner with the Institute and support the important work being done to strengthen family-owned businesses across our region,” said Jimmy Lindsey, Regional President of the Foothills Region for SouthState Bank. “Family businesses are the backbone of our communities, and we are committed to helping them thrive across generations through meaningful relationships, sound financial guidance, and strategic support.”
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering resilient, well-governed, and forward-thinking family enterprises that contribute to economic growth and community vitality throughout South Carolina.
About the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University exists to educate, connect, and empower family-owned businesses across the state. Through programming, peer networks, and expert resources, the Institute helps enterprise families navigate the complexities of business, family, and ownership and build enduring enterprises across generations.
About SouthState Bank
SouthState Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., the company’s nationally chartered bank subsidiary, provides consumer, commercial, mortgage and wealth management solutions to more than 1.5 million customersthroughout Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia and Tennessee. The bank also serves clients nationwide through its correspondent banking division. Additional information is available at SouthStateBank.com.