S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo:
Aerospace Economic Impact Study

The S.C. Council on Competitiveness will unveil the results of a statewide economic impact study during the S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo at 12 p.m., Oct. 29. This year, the Expo is going online, including keynotes from economic development officials, industry leaders and others devoted to ensuring the viability of manufacturing in the Palmetto State.
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Missy Gieselmann Appointed to the OpExChange Advisory Board

FORT MILL, SC – The OpExChange of South Carolina is delighted to announce that Missy Gieselmann was nominated and selected to serve on the OpExChange advisory board. Missy is the Director of Continual Improvement at Wikoff Color Corporation in Fort Mill.

Allegiance Industries Electrical Division Hires Division Managers

Columbia, SC (October 7, 2020) – A premiere provider of facility services management, Allegiance Industries welcomes Jose Fuentes and Kevin Bass to the electrical team. Fuentes and Bass will take the lead of the growing North Carolina and South Carolina divisions, respectively.

Notable public servant named to CIU board

Ken Blackwell, a nationally-known figure with an extensive career in public service has been named to the Columbia International University Board of Trustees. Blackwell has served as mayor of Cincinnati and Ohio treasurer and secretary of state.

Midlands Technical College Commissioner Honored; Diane...

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – The United States Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has honored Midlands Technical College Commissioner Diane Sumpter. Sumpter is the 2020 recipient of the Abe Venable Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement.