The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released a new dataset that broke down Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by each county in the nation. GDP is defined as the monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a region. Another way to assess...
Read MoreAt the recent annual meeting of the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA), a crowd of over 100 supporters heard how 2018 was yet another record breaking year for the Oconee Economic Alliance and for Oconee County. This meeting took place at The Lighthouse Event Center on...
Read MoreOn Friday, September 7, the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) hosted their 5th Annual Birdies & BBQ Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament at Cross Creek Plantation in Seneca. The superb championship 18-hole golf course designed by nationally-known golf course designer P.B. Dye featured newly installed greens and an incredible...
Read MoreCommunity Impact by an Actual Community By Dave Eldridge We get excited to see headlines in The Journal when one of our great manufacturing partners announces a multi-million dollar expansion and financial investment or when we welcome a new employer to Oconee County. We realize these positive announcements...
Read MoreSouth Carolina — 5+ Million to 8 Million Category The big news driving South Carolina’s Silver Shovel had largely to do with the state’s ever-growing automotive sector. Volvo’s expansion plans near Charleston are slated to bring in 1,900 more jobs than originally planned at the...
Read MoreGet the Oconee EDGE Offering what you need for where you're going in your career, right here in Oconee County. Our new campus welcomes you!! Be among the first to enroll by joining us Monday, August 6, starting at 10am! Let us know you're coming by PRE-REGISTERING...
Read MoreUnite behind Oconee By Daja Dial We’re all fans of something. Whether it’s a sports team or a celebrity or a musician, every one of us has someone or something that we can’t help but cheer for. Now, imagine getting rewarded for all of your time spent...
Read MoreTourism is a Key to Oconee’s Economic Success By Janet Hartman Nestled in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, Oconee County has redefined the standard for quality of life. Owing to the boundless amount of outdoor opportunities, the stunning geography of Oconee currently caters to the everyday...
Read MoreWhen Opportunity Comes Knocking Understanding Opportunity Zones By: Emily Hodge Earlier this year, two census tracts in Oconee County received designation as Opportunity Zones. Sounds pretty fancy, right? Opportunity Zones are a recently established program through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Across the country, states...
Read MoreTwo OEA Team Members Graduate from Leadership Oconee County Program Over a decade of leaders have graduated from the Leadership Oconee County (LOC) Program; gaining a wealth of knowledge about team building, leadership skills and practices, along with an understanding of the organizational makeup of...
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