Welcome to DESA, Inc. - a small, woman- and minority-owned business nationally recognized for exceeding expectations in management consulting in four renowned service lines.

With over 25 years of experience, our varied knowledge allows us to serve clients in almost any industry. We make sure that the projects we manage are done with creativity, attention to detail, and most importantly, the culmination of our clients' vision. That's why time and time again, our customers return.

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DESA’s Meeting Planner Earns Certified Government Meeting Professional Certification

Natoshia Drinkard, meeting planner at DESA, Inc., has recently earned the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) certification from the Society of Government Meeting Planning Professionals.
DESA, Inc. Awarded Two Gold Awards for Creativity

COLUMBIA, SC (May 22, 2013)— DESA, Inc. announced today that it is a Gold Award recipient in the Hermes Creative Awards 2013 competition.
Local Business Owner Honors Those Who Came Before Her, Celebrates Black History Month

COLUMBIA, SC (February 12, 2013) – Every February 14th, president and CEO, Diane Sumpter celebrates the anniversary of her company, DESA, Inc. This year, while celebrating DESA’s 27 years in business, Sumpter is also celebrating Black History Month by paying tribute to several South Carolinians who paved the way for her company and other minority-owned firms.

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Southern Transportation Civil Rights Executive Council Training Symposium

August 13, 2013

National Conference on Tobacco or Health

DESA was selected to plan and manage the 2012 National Conferences on Tobacco or Health. For complete information on this event, click here.

MBDA Business Center - Columbia, SC

Did you know that DESA was selected to operate the MBDA Business Center in Columbia, SC? For information on how to strengthen your minority-owned business, click here.