• Local Partners

  • Coastal Focus

     
    Coastal Focus, a full-service market research firm in Charleston, has worked with clients such as the City of Charleston, the Charleston Water System, the College of Charleston, most of the hospitals in the area, several banks, and TV stations, as well as has supported multiple attorneys in conducting mock trials. Across the country, Coastal Focus has worked with multiple national political consultants and been involved in conducting nationally televised focus groups for several media outlets. Their employees are trained and certified in recruiting and interviewing methods.
     
    As part of the M3 Consulting team, Coastal Focus will provide support for twenty (20) 1:1 Interviews, three (3) Focus Groups, and one (1) Public Hearing.  
     

    Addie BB, LLC

     
    Addie BB, LLC is a certified minority-owned business entity with the South Carolina Division of the Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification, Charleston County, and the City of Charleston. The mission of Addie BB, LLC is to create purposeful wellness and real estate solutions that help individuals and organizations effectively and efficiently overcome internal and external conflict. Since 2015, Addie BB, LLC has served numerous for-profit and non-profit organizations nationwide, and more than 100 youth in the Tri-County area, building a community rapport of trust, honesty, and reliability.
     
    As part of the M3 Consulting team, Addie BB, LLC will provide support on race-neutral analysis.
     

    Q & A Research

     
    Q & A Research, Inc. is a full-service quantitative and qualitative marketing research provider, but also operates Q & A Focus Suites (a chain of focus group facilities), as well as Hispanic Perspectives (a division of the company dedicated to Hispanic research). Q & A Research opened its doors in 1991 and within a few short years became among the top 100 fastest-growing firms in the Bay Area twice, as reported by the San Francisco Business Times. The company now has three locations across the country and employs over 120 employees.
     
    As part of the M3 Consulting team, Q & A Research will provide survey administration support.