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SC Aerospace to host 2nd Annual SC Aerospace Night
SC Aerospace will host it’s 2nd Annual SC Aerospace Night at the Drive on June 22nd, 2022. The aerospace industry is put on display with informational and engaging pre-game and in-game entertainment, pre-game honorary position features, a pre-game flyover from Prisma Health, as well as highly impactful concourse displays from leading aerospace companies. In 2022, […]
Innovative workforce and education initiative visits Darlington Raceway on statewide tour
State officials join Roadtrip Nation to celebrate South Carolina career road trip journey COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III, and statewide workforce development, higher education, and career readiness officials convened at Darlington Raceway today to celebrate the visiting Roadtrip Nation RV, currently on a statewide journey. The […]
The South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force Has Officially Commenced
South Carolina invites subject matter experts to a roundtable to dig into what drives the state’s labor force participation rate so that organizations and stakeholders statewide can create data-driven solutions. Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has launched the South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force (the Task Force) today, […]
Kirstin Bullington, Next Energy Engineering Instructor from Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2), Named South Carolina’s 2022 STEM Educator of the Year
Columbia, SC – SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC and The Citadel STEM Center, is pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 SC STEM Educator of the Year Award. The award honors Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) educators who are making a significant […]
The SC Council on Competitiveness Announces 5 Finalists for 2022 SC STEM Educator of the Year
FOR RELEASE March 10, 2021 SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC and The Citadel STEM Center, announced today its five finalists for the 2022 STEM Educator of the Year Award. The SC STEM Educator of the Year Award recognizes teachers who are making a […]
SC Competes Executive Committee Member Recognized
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 7, 2021)—The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that George B. Wolfe will receive the 2021 Global Vision Award. Mr. Wolfe will be honored at a black-tie gala at the Columbia Marriott on Monday, December 6, 2021. This is the 28th year the Columbia World Affairs Council has presented the […]
Roadtrip Nation Applications Now Open!
If you’re hoping to explore different pathways and achieve your unique career goals in South Carolina, we’re looking for you! You’ll get to sit down with people working in all kinds of industries connected to your interests—whether that’s in aerospace, logistics, STEM, agribusiness, or something else entirely—to get advice and insights about how you can […]
Partner News: South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) Partners with Surgere to Provide Visibility Solutions in the Supply Chain
The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), a private, non-profit group that serves as a proven resource to South Carolina businesses, providing them with a range of innovative strategies and solutions, has teamed up with Surgere, a pioneer in IoT technology to provide its members with supply chain solutions. Surgere is a proven leader to […]
Partner News: Surgere Launches IoT Technology Suite to Make the Connection Between Parts, Racks, and Trailers More Cost Effective
Surgere, a supply chain solutions company, brings visibility to parts inside trailers making the supply chain more efficient by verifying receipt and location of parts and vehicles between facilities in real time. Green, OH – – Surgere has launched an IoT technology suite to make the connection between parts, racks, and trailers at automotive plants […]
SC STEM Educator of Year Amy Baldwin named National Teacher of the Year
The 21/22 South Carolina STEM Educator of the Year Amy Baldwin has now been named 21/22 PLTW Robert and Patricia Kern Teacher of the Year. SC Tech & SC Competes are proud of Amy and her incredible work, all well deserved. Amy Baldwin is a Gateway to Technology teacher at Oakbrook Middle School, working specifically […]
SC Aerospace May 2021 Newsletter
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Trident Tech offers Industry 4.0 seminars for manufacturing employees
CHARLESTON, SC, Aug. 30, 2021 – A partnership between Trident Technical College, the SC Council on Competitiveness (the Council), Bosch Rexroth and Fraunhofer USA has enabled the creation of two training seminars for manufacturing employees to learn, design and develop strategies to adapt to Industry 4.0 (i4.0) technologies for their companies. Funding for the development […]
SC Council on Competitiveness Hosts ‘SC Aerospace Night’ With Greenville Drive
A night planned around industry celebration, education, and networking with in-game features and pre-game reception Greenville, SC – The SC Council on Competitiveness initiative, SC Aerospace, along with the Greenville Drive, will host the inaugural ‘SC Aerospace Night’ on Friday, July 23rd when the Upstate’s minor league team takes on the Greensboro Grasshoppers. South Carolina […]
SC Competes Joins Department of Commerce & Build Carolina To Launch ‘Develop Carolina’
SC Competes initiatives SC Tech & CyberSec have joined the SC Department of Commerce and Build Carolina, home of SC Codes, in launching a new program designed to prepare new graduates for software development careers. Via the SC Department of Commerce press release, Develop Carolina is a six-month program for students who have completed a […]
SC State Senate confirms Harry M. Lightsey, III to lead South Carolina’s Commerce Department
June 29, 2021 (Columbia, SC) – The SC State Senate today confirmed Harry M. Lightsey, III to lead South Carolina’s Commerce Department. Lightsey previously retired as executive director with General Motor’s Emerging Technologies Policy and brings with him 26 years of leadership at BellSouth and AT&T. This confirmation brings to a close the tenure of […]
BMW and South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance Host Inaugural Innovation Day
Manufacturing innovations were on display at the event, featuring research partnerships between industry, academia, and Fraunhofer USA (Greer, SC) On June 22nd, BMW Manufacturing and the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), with support from Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) hosted the first “SCFUSA Innovation Day” […]
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SC Council on Competitiveness President & CEO participates in Carolina Business Review Roundtable
As business around the region picks up, what are Carolina companies facing now and what changes will they have to make in the coming months? Panelists: Christoper Chung, CEO, The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Susie Shannon, President, SC Council on Competitiveness and Donald Thompson, The Diversity Movement, WalkWest Topics include: rural broadband, education’s […]
ACL Airshop and Alinda Partner for Growth
ACL Airshop, a global leader in air cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers, and other transportation clients, announced the closing of the acquisition of ACL Airshop by Alinda Capital Partners, an infrastructure fund manager. ACL Airshop’s current management and operations team will continue to lead the organization […]
SC Logistics Tech Talk 2021: Speakers, Kick-Off Reception Info, & Official Program Released
Check out the full list of speakers, information and tickets for our Kick-Off Reception sponsored by SC Aerospace, and the official program. Sign up now, as space is limited due to social distancing! APRIL 19 – KICK-OFF RECEPTION HOSTED BY SC AEROSPACE Catch up and network with colleagues and industry partners, meet our speakers, and […]
Amy Baldwin from Dorchester District Two Named South Carolina’s 2021 STEM Educator of the Year
Columbia, SC – SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC and The Citadel STEM Center, are pleased to announce the winner of the 2021 SC STEM Educator of the Year Award. The initiative honors STEM educators who are making a significant difference in the lives of […]
The SC Council on Competitiveness Announces 5 Finalists for 2021 SC STEM Educator of the Year
SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC and The Citadel STEM Center, announced today its five finalists for the 2021 STEM Educator of the Year Award. The SC STEM Educator of the Year Award recognizes teachers who are making a significant difference in the lives of […]
Council President & CEO Susie Shannon on ‘Buzz with Burnie’ Podcast
SC Council on Competitiveness President & CEO Susie Gerald Shannon joined The Buzz to deep-dive on the Council. Who is the Council, what it does, and who it serves – plus much more! You can view the entire episode by clicking here!
SC Logistics Newsletter: January 2021
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SC Council on Competitiveness Releases Inaugural SC Tech Economic Impact Study, Highlighting Employment, Wages, and Total Economic Impact
The study reveals the size and scope of the technology sector in South Carolina, identifying tech companies and top tech occupations, as well as highlighting the growing importance of technology across all industries. (Columbia, SC) The newest initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, SC Tech, has released the state’s first technology cluster economic impact study […]
NEWS: Paris Air Show Canceled for 2021
VIA BLOOMBERG Paris Air Show Canceled for 2021 Due to Pandemic Uncertainty By Siddharth Vikram Philip December 7, 2020, 6:25 AM EST The biennial Paris Air Show scheduled to take place in June 2021 has been canceled due to uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. All exhibitors will get a full refund, and the event […]
SC Tech to Host First Statewide Virtual Technology Career Fair
The SC Council on Competitiveness, SC Codes, and Tallo partner to host an online technology career fair on December 8, 2020 (Columbia, SC) SC Tech, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council) is excited to announce an innovative virtual solution to power a statewide career fair, on December 8th, 2020, highlighting […]
SC Council on Competitiveness Releases 2020 SC Aerospace Study
SC Council on Competitiveness Releases 2020 SC Aerospace Study, Showing Increases in Economic Impact and Job Creation 2010-2019 The study reveals the impact of Aerospace in South Carolina, including an increasingly diverse aerospace supply chain, strong salaries and wages, and a growing workforce (Columbia, SC) The SC Council on Competitiveness has released the 2020 SC Aerospace […]
Boeing Moving 787 Production To Charleston, Boosting Connections Between State Industries
October 1, 2020 This morning, the SC Council on Competitiveness (the Council) released the 2020 SC Logistics Economic Impact Study, which highlighted the logistics sector’s role in South Carolina’s economy and its growth over the past decade. A major study finding was the increased interconnectivity of advanced manufacturing, logistics, and technology – advanced manufacturers are […]
SC Council on Competitiveness Releases 2020 SC Logistics Study Revealing an Increased Industry Impact On State Economy
The study reveals the impact of logistics in South Carolina, including revenue growth, employment, economic contribution, industry wages, and more. (Columbia, SC) The SC Council on Competitiveness has released its 2020 SC Logistics Economic Impact Study to highlight the logistics sector’s role in South Carolina’s economy and its growth over the past decade. The study also reveals the […]
Leading Manufacturers Join South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance at Innovation Event
Disruptive Technology Expert and Industry-Leading Panel Share Best Practices in Applied Technology at In-Person and Virtual Event (Greer, SC) The South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance (SCFUSA), an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, along with the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. and the Spartanburg Economic Futures Group will host a workshop […]
South Carolina’s Technology Industry News – August 2020
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SC Council on Competitiveness to lead STEM Educator of the Year Award
Statewide education foundation closes its doors after 25+ years of positively impacting public education in South Carolina Florence, SC — South Carolina Future Minds (SCFM), a statewide nonpartisan organization convening business and education stakeholders to advance smart programs and policies that improve public education, announces the dissolution of the 20+ year organization and subsequent transition […]
SC Council on Competitiveness Announces Stephen Astemborski as Director of its SC Aerospace Initiative
Seasoned Aerospace and Supply Chain Executive to Lead Initiative While Industry Adapts to New Market Realities (Columbia, SC) The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness named Stephen Astemborski the new director of SC Aerospace, effective immediately. He succeeds Adrianne Beasley, who was named the Director of Strategy & Communications for the Council in July. “Stephen is […]
Kim Christ Named Director of SC Tech and SC Cyber; SC Council on Competitiveness Taps Former SC Codes Director to Lead Initiative Formerly Known as TechSC
(Columbia, SC) The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness today announced the rebrand of its technology initiative and named Kim Christ as its full-time initiative Director. Formerly TechSC and now SC Tech, the initiative is designed to accelerate the growth and innovation of technology and cybersecurity firms and to expand the talent pipeline in the sector. […]
South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC Network Welcomes McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology has joined the TransformSC network (Columbia, SC) TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), today announced McKissick Academy of Science and Technology as the newest member of the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, is a statewide network of […]
Adrianne Beasley Named Director of Strategy & Communications
Beasley to Help Guide Work in All Council Industry Clusters (Columbia, SC) Adrianne Beasley, former director of SC Aerospace, was named the Director of Strategy & Communications for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness effective July 1, 2020. In this newly-created role, Adrianne will assist in long term strategic planning for the Council and manage […]
Taylor Jackson Promoted to Director of Logistics for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness
(Columbia, SC) Taylor Jackson, was promoted to Director of SC Logistics for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness from her previous post as Deputy Director. Jackson will take the helm of the Council’s SC Logistics initiative as former Director, Suzanne Dickerson, concentrates exclusively on her role as the Director of the SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance, […]
TechSC and SC Cyber Launch COVID-19 Tech Talent Marketplace to Help Displaced Technology Workers
Online Resume Bank Connects Tech Talent with SC Companies that are Hiring Now (Columbia) TechSC and SC Cyber, initiatives of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, today announced the launch of a new online resume bank to connect South Carolina tech talent looking for work with companies who are hiring now. Individuals with a background […]
Inland Port Greer provides logistics solutions for Continental Tire
Continental Tire, The Americas (CTA) has integrated Inland Port Greer into its supply chain, generating significant economic and environmental benefits to the company and region. The Fort Mill, S.C.-based company, which has operations in Fort Mill, Sumter and Fountain Inn, employs more than 1,600 South Carolinians to produce passenger, light truck and commercial tires for […]
South Carolina Council on Competitiveness to Host Spring 2020 SC Logistics TechTalk in Charleston
SC Logistics, an industry cluster initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, will host the Spring 2020 Tech Talk event on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at the Thornley Campus of Trident Technical College located at 7000 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406. The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:00 p.m. […]
Charleston Women in International Trade Announces 2020 Woman of the Year
Suzanne joined the SC Council on Competitiveness in 2016 after serving for 8 years as the Director for International Business Development at Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Suzanne’s experience includes 20 years in the automotive industry: 12 years within BMW working in the fields of corporate sustainability, innovation management and long-term strategic […]
Governor McMaster Announces South Carolina Ready to Embrace Emerging Technologies
Inaugural SC Blockchain Week in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, March 8-14, 2020 Charleston SC- Governor McMaster is known for not only reporting on the state of South Carolina in his annual address but also providing legislators more of a “to do” list. His January 22, 2020 task list included an invocation to Senator Tom […]