- Aerospace
- Education & Workforce
- Industry Clusters
- Logistics
- Recycling
- SC Economy
- SCTech
- Textiles
- Tourism
Transform SC – Riley Study
This “Skills and Dispositions Assessment Analysis” was conducted to help determine South Carolina’s progress on assessing the skills and characteristics listed on the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.
DATA SUMMARY SHEET | FULL REPORT
2020 SC Tech Economic Impact Study
The 2020 SC Tech Economic Impact 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.
2020 SC Aerospace Impact Study
See the Aerospace sector’s role in South Carolina’s economy!
2020 SC Logistics Economic Impact Study
See the logistics sector’s role in South Carolina’s economy over the past decade & the impact of COVID-19 on this industry.
The Economic Impact of Aerospace in South Carolina
Where is the S.C. aerospace cluster going next and how do we build on success?
Study proves Dillon as ideal location for distribution warehousing operations
Dillon is the most cost-effective location for distribution warehousing operations.
The Economic Impact of South Carolina’s Logistics Industry
The first-ever study of South Carolina’s logistics industry shows that it is one of the largest industry clusters in the state.
TransformSC and Riley Institute PBL study
Results from the second year of the Riley Institute’s three-year study on project-based learning in TransformSC schools are in.
SC Aerospace: Diversified and Sustainable Growth
According to two new studies released at the SC Aerospace Conference & Expo, South Carolina’s aerospace industry continues to drive economic growth.
INFOGRAPHIC | IMPACT | SURVEY | PRESS RELEASE
Aerospace in the Southeast: South Carolina and its Competitive Markets
South Carolina’s aerospace cluster includes manufacturing, air transportation and air transportation support services firms operating in the private sector and the state’s four military aviation facilities.
Aerospace in the Southeast: South Carolina and its competitive markets
An analysis comparing South Carolina’s aerospace cluster to those in Washington, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina using the latest available NETS data (2012).
TransformSC – Profile of the Graduate
Fact Sheet: Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.
Textiles: The Contribution of Textile and Apparel Cluster to the South Carolina Economy
The purpose of the research report are to document the current contributions of the textile and apparel industrial cluster to the South Carolina economy
Textiles: South Carolina’s Textile and Apparel Industries – An Analysis of Trends in Traditional and Emerging Sectors
It is well documented in the academic and popular press that the nation’s textile and apparel industries, as a whole, have experienced significant plant closings and employment losses in recent years.
Textiles: Improving Global Market Competitiveness of the Textile Industry Cluster in South Carolina
The purpose of this research study was to conduct an analyses of the textile complex in South Carolina.
TDL Strategic Plan Executive Summary
The most important component of our economic infrastructure is the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) cluster which forms the very foundation of South Carolina’s economy.
TDL Strategic Plan
The most important component of our economic infrastructure is the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) cluster which forms the very foundation of South Carolina’s economy.
South Carolina’s Manufacturing Renaissance: An Action Plan for Strengthening Workforce Development
South Carolina’s manufacturing sector continues to be a major component of the State’s economy – representing more than one-fifth of the State’s GDP.
South Carolina Tourism Action Plan Volume III
The South Carolina Tourism Action Plan (SCTAP) consultancy assignment was contracted to Tourism Development International (TDI) by the South Carolina Tourism Cluster Committee (SCTCC) as part of the South Carolina Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI).
South Carolina Tourism Action Plan Volume II
As part of the New Carolina Tourism Action Plan, it was agreed that the methodology used in calculating the impact of the tourism sector on the State’s economy be reviewed in line with the terms of reference outlined above.
South Carolina Tourism Action Plan Volume I
Tourism, the largest industry in South Carolina, has long been a major driver of quality of life and opportunity but its positive impact could be increased significantly.
Recycling Industry Cluster Strategic Plan 2010
Recycling offers alternatives to waste disposal that result in avoided disposal costs for industry and government as well as revenues from the sale of recyclable materials.
Recycling Industry 2014 Economic Impact Summary
Recycle. The word is self-explanatory: to cycle materials for use again and again. However, recycling is not just a process, but the opportunity to innovate, create jobs, be efficient, be sustainable, contribute to the community, save energy, avoid the landfill, cut costs and support growth, again and again.
Parent Involvement in Education Resource Guide
Each day in South Carolina, a child misses a chance that may never come again. Whether she lives along the back roads of the Midlands, or in splendor along the coast, or in the hill country of the Upstate, it makes no difference. A missed chance cannot be replaced.
New Carolina: Private Leadership in Economic Development
This report on the New Carolina initiative is a study on how private sector leaders in South Carolina embraced the cluster development concept to upgrade their region’s competitiveness.
Innovation Initiative Steering Committee Report and Recommendations
South Carolina is competing for job creation in a global economy where 85% of jobs will require education beyond high school and a workforce with 21st century knowledge and skills.
High Impact Firms in South Carolina
To investigate the types of firms that drive South Carolina’s employment, New Carolina partnered with the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, and CTC Public Benefit Corporation to secure a research grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Fact Sheet: Economic Impact of the Aerospace Cluster in SC
FACT SHEET: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AEROSPACE CLUSTER IN SC.
Developing South Carolina’s Workforce: A Roadmap for the Future
“Workforce development.” It is a phrase you hear often when people are talking about competitiveness and economic development, but what does it really mean?
An Action Agenda to Spur Economic Success in Distressed Areas
THE DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES TASK FORCE of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness has shown a keen desire to build a better South Carolina by responding creatively and compassionately to people and places left behind.
A Strategic Plan for South Carolina, 2005 by Michael Porter
For years, South Carolina has pursued a low-cost economic strategy, emphasizing its abundant and flexible workforce, good physical infrastructure, and responsive government in order to attract manufacturing operations.
A Historical Analysis of South Carolina’s Public Schools
South Carolina, like many Southern states, is faced with the loss of her traditional economic base and a shortage of workers prepared for the jobs of the twenty-first century.
Uncovering the Stealth Cluster: The Economic Impact of Civilian and Military Aerospace on South Carolina
The aerospace cluster has experienced one of the highest growth rates in employment among all industries in South Carolina over the last decade.
January 2013 | SC Capital Markets Study
High-growth companies in South Carolina are creating most of the new jobs and wealth in the state. Access to capital is cited as a primary concern of the top executives for these high-impact firms and is one of the top limitations in scaling up their companies.