By Richard K. Blackwell Advanced systems of manufacturing bring vibrant economic changes and business growth -- two things that are beneficial to the business landscape of South Carolina. Think about the manufacturing evolution of antilock brakes, photocopiers and windshield wipers. All efficient, user-friendly products made from the...
Read MoreBy Richard K. Blackwell In the world of economic development, business retention and expansion (BRE) programs are often overlooked, but is one of the most reliable ways of growing a community. BRE is not as dynamic and dreamy as entrepreneurship, and certainly not as shiny and intoxicating...
Read MoreSandvik Coromant located in Westminster, Oconee County, receives the South Carolina Manufacturing Excellence Award for medium sized business at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards during the 2016 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo on April 21, 2016, in Greenville, SC. Three manufacturers, one in each of...
Read MoreAs part of our Made In Oconee campaign, we talked to Technology Solutions' Brian Cotten. What does Technology Solutions do? Technology Solutions offers information technology services for businesses' networking, data, computing and telecommunications needs. What is a typical workday like for you? As a support technician, a typical day...
Read MoreAs part of our Made In Oconee campaign, we talked to Itron's Mike Higgins about living and working in Oconee County. What is your role at Itron? I am a Senior Operations Manager responsible for the manufacturing facility in West Union. Together with a team, I work...
Read MoreBy Richard K. Blackwell Site selection is a process that is becoming highly critical for communities to be aware of and compete within but also for businesses involved as their success is tied to getting it right. In a nutshell, site selection is the process of choosing...
Read MoreBy Richard K. Blackwell and Trent Acker A major part of any economic development plan is people. Without a well trained workforce, a community cannot expect to bring in and create new jobs no matter how much money is put into buildings, infrastructure and sustainability. Identifying and...
Read MoreAs part of our Made In Oconee campaign, we talked to BorgWarner's Chris Walsh about living and working in Oconee County. Where did you grow up? I was born in Beacon, New York, which is near the Hudson River and a couple of hours from New...
Read MoreThe Oconee Economic Alliance is proud to welcome RSCT architecture + design as our newest Board Member. RSCT architecture + design was founded in 1999, and is a woman-owned architectural firm located in Clemson, SC. Their work covers a broad spectrum of categories, from office, commercial, medical...
Read Moreby Richard K. Blackwell The Upstate economy has made great strides coming out of the “Great Recession” thanks to a vibrant manufacturing base that calls our ten-county region home. As this large sector continue to hum along, one theme to watch for in 2016 is the idea...
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