Author: Richard K. Blackwell

Agriculture is Business

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When people think of economic growth, the emphasis often focuses on technological breakthroughs, advancing manufacturing and creating jobs for the future. These are all great ideas for discussion. However, the reality is that one of the largest areas of economic growth is often thought of as...

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Growing the talent pipeline

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The first week of October is going to be an important time when it comes to laying the ground work for Oconee County’s economic future. That week is the 2014 Anderson-Oconee -Pickens Business & Industry Showcase at Clemson University’s Littlejohn Coliseum. The goal of this special...

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Did you know: Oconee

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We all know (or should know) about the many great things that Oconee County has to offer people. We have great quality of life, natural amenities, access to Interstate 85, fine schools and a dedicated workforce. But one of things that people often don’t realize is...

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