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South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC Welcomes Calhoun County High School to the Network
(Columbia, SC) The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC Network is closing out the 2019 calendar year with the announcement that Calhoun County High School is the newest school to join the network. TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), is a statewide network of innovative public schools that work […]
South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC Network Welcomes Calhoun County School District Elementary Schools
(Columbia, SC) Calhoun County School District’s two elementary schools – Sandy Run K-8 and St. Matthews K-8 – are the newest additions to the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), is a statewide network of innovative public schools that work in collaboration with business leaders, educators, students, […]
Governor McMaster Joined by South Carolina Officials and German Delegation for SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
(Columbia, SC) South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster commemorated the formal inauguration of the South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the state house on October 31. The Governor was joined by a German delegation that included Dr. Volker Wissing, Minister of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viniculture Rhineland Palatinate and Dr. […]
SC Council on Competitiveness Introduces TechSC as its Newest Statewide Industry Initiative; Susie Shannon Announces Preston Grisham as Initiative Director
Committed to advancing South Carolina’s growth in diverse industry sectors, the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness is announcing its newest industry initiative – TechSC – designed to accelerate growth & innovation of technology and cybersecurity firms and to expand the talent pipeline in this red-hot sector. Governor Henry McMaster hailed the announcement as a next […]
Amanda Campbell Promoted to Creative Communications Specialist for South Carolina Council on Competitiveness
(Columbia,SC) Amanda Campbell has been promoted from Communications Intern to Creative Communications Specialist for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. In this role, she will support the Council’s marketing and communications efforts by coordinating events, creating visual media content, and assisting with overall stakeholder engagement. Amanda began working with the Council as a Communications […]
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South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC Network Welcomes Calhoun County School District Elementary Schools
(Columbia, SC) Calhoun County School District’s two elementary schools – Sandy Run K-8 and St. Matthews K-8 – are the newest additions to the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), is a statewide network of innovative public schools that work in collaboration with business leaders, educators, students, […]
South Carolina Ranked 17th In U.S. In Aerospace Attractiveness
South Carolina was recently ranked by PwC as the 17th best state in the nation for aerospace companies. According to PwC’s latest aerospace manufacturing attractiveness rankings report, South Carolina’s relatively low set-up costs and generous tax policies make it a business-friendly location for aerospace companies. South Carolina’s more than 400 aerospace companies are responsible for 100,000 […]
Beasley discusses aerospace on South Carolina Business Review
SC Aerospace Director Adrianne Beasley was featured today on South Carolina Business Review to talk about the upcoming SC Aerospace Conference and Expo Aug. 29-31 in Columbia. Beasley gave host Mike Switzer a preview of the sessions available at this year’s conference, including a session on unmanned aircraft systems and the economic benefits of using […]