(SENECA, S.C.) – The Seneca micropolitan area, which encompasses all of Oconee County, was recently ranked as the top performing micropolitan in South Carolina and eighth overall in the United States. There are 576 micropolitan areas and those are defined by having an urban core of...
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 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...
Read More(SENECA, S.C.) – The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) is pleased to announce 40 new investors have joined the organization in 2014. OEA membership, which is a 501 C6 non-profit corporation, supports Oconee County economic development recruitment, marketing efforts and existing industry services. “This has been a...
Read More(SENECA, S.C.) – The Oconee Economic Alliance will conduct its monthly “Business Forum” on December 11th and will feature Dr. Bruce Yandle, Dean Emeritus, College of Business and Behavioral Science at Clemson University, and Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Economics, Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Dr....
Read More(SENECA, S.C.) – The Oconee Economic Alliance will conduct its monthly “Business Forum” on November 13th at 8 a.m. and will feature Dr. Evans P. Whitaker, President of Anderson University. Dr. Whitaker will address the crowd on how Anderson University is building on academic excellence and...
Read More(SENECA, S.C.) – The SC Women’s Business Center (SCWBC), in partnership with the Oconee Business Center, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), will host a seminar to assist Oconee County entrepreneurs who are interested in pursuing a home...
Read More(SENECA, S.C.) – The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) has launched its new internship/mentoring program available to qualified undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in economic development. This program is designed to expose college students to multiple components of comprehensive economic development strategies, programs, and...
Read More(SENECA, S.C.) – The Oconee Economic Alliance will conduct its monthly “Business Forum”on October 9th at 8 a.m. and will feature a congressional update from United States Representative Jeff Duncan. Congressman Duncan will be on hand to discuss important topics related to the 3rd Congressional District and...
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