By Richard K. Blackwell Recently, many area residents may have heard that Oconee has created a “tourism/destination marketing strategy” with the purpose to not only showcase the natural assets of our county, but to build upon them. Numerous one-on-one interviews, committee meetings and public presentations were conducted...
Read MoreOn Thursday, August 6, the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) hosted their annual Birdies & BBQ Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament at Cross Creek Plantation in Seneca. Cross Creek Plantation is a superb championship 18-hole golf course designed by nationally-known golf course designer P.B. Dye. “Cross Creek has...
Read MoreBy Richard K. Blackwell Benjamin Franklin once said that an investment in knowledge pays the best kind of interest. That thinking is why representatives from the Oconee Economic Alliance, School District of Oconee County, the Hamilton Career Center and Apprenticeship Carolina have joined forces to create a...
Read MoreOn June 5, 2015, Gov. Nikki Haley announced that Oconee County is now certified as Work Ready. South Carolina continues to outpace the nation in an initiative that showcases the highly skilled workforce that businesses require in a competitive economy with 32 counties receiving Work...
Read MoreSENECA, S.C. – BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in powertrain technology, has agreed to lease approximately 100,000 square feet within the former Propex facility, now known as the Seneca Commerce Center, located at 320 Shiloh Road in Seneca, SC. The City of Seneca purchased the building...
Read MoreIn economic development, there’s always talk about making sure we create a sustainable environment for industry. One of the key factors in a sustainable environment is a sustainable workforce; a steady flow of employees who have the skills and training necessary to succeed in their...
Read More(SENECA, S.C.) – The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) is pleased to announce the selection of Nick Starling as the new intern for Spring 2015. A native of Easley, South Carolina, Nick joins the OEA team while pursuing a Business Administration degree at Southern Wesleyan University. Nick’s...
Read More(SENECA, S.C.) - The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) will conduct its monthly “Business Forum” on February 12th and will feature Mr. Charles Dalton, President and CEO, of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. Mr. Dalton will provide the attendees an update on the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and...
Read MoreA recent study by United VanLines shows that South Carolina is the nation’s second largest state for the percentage of inbound moves. Out of 4,088 household moves to or from South Carolina that United handled last year, 2,512, or 61.4 percent, were inbound. The Oconee Economic Alliance...
Read More(SENECA, S.C.) – The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) will conduct its monthly “Business Forum” on January 8th and will feature Mr. Dave Edwards, President and CEO, of Greenville-Spartanburg International (GSP) Airport. Mr. Edwards will provide the attendees an update on the various projects currently underway at GSP...
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