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Council receives federal grant for logistics cluster
 The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness has received a $175,000 investment from the United States Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The grant will partially fund the Council’s initiative to strengthen and develop the state’s logistics industry. The initiative is also funded by the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
“South Carolina has established itself as a key player in the logistics industry on the global stage,” said Ann Marie Stieritz, president & CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. “Our geographic location at the center of the southeastern United States, in addition to our transportation infrastructure – highways, railways, inland ports, the Port of Charleston, and proximity to international airports – give us a natural competitive advantage.” Read more>>
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Out and About
Council staff members are on the move across South Carolina
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 University of South Carolina's Economic Empowerment Forum
Our CEO Ann Marie Stieritz served as a panelist at the University of South Carolina's Economic Empowerment Form on September 13. Other panelists included State Senator Brad Hutto, Isaac McCoy of the Minority Business Development Agency and Wynn Coggins of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The discussion centered on how a community, society, business, or legislature can promote economic growth and fiscal responsibility.
Stieritz featured speaker at USC Economic Outlook Conference Dec. 8
The Darla Moore School of Business’ annual Economic Outlook Conference is South Carolina’s premier economic outlook conference. For 35 years, the event has brought public and private sector leaders an unbiased – and reliable – economic forecast for the coming year. Our CEO Ann Marie Stieritz will address South Carolina's Longterm Competitiveness. The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Laurence Kotlikoff, a leading expert on the long-run fiscal health of the United States and Social Security. Dr. Doug Woodward and Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, research economists with the Darla Moore School of Business, will present on the economic outlook for South Carolina and changing demographics in the state. Register here>>
 Cameron joins panel of experts for GSA Business Power Event Nov. 3
The Upstate region’s aviation industry is on the rise, and with Lockheed Martin eyeing a multi-billion dollar US Air Force contract, the future looks promising. But how does this growth compare with other manufacturing sectors in South Carolina? Our Director of Aerospace Initiatives Deborah Cameron will be a featured panelist at the GSA Business Power Event, Up, Up & Away: Upstate preparing for aviation industry growth spurt. Other panelists include Don Erickson, Site Director for Lockheed Martin in Greenville, and Steve Townes, CEO of Ranger Aerospace and Chairman of SC Aerospace. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Greenville. Register here>>
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Welcome, Tina Ormenisan!
 We're happy to welcome a new member to our staff - Tina Ormenisan. Tina provides central support for the Council’s team and manages day-to-day operations of the organization.
Before joining the Council’s team, Tina served as a Business Manager and Executive Assistant for the University of South Carolina. She brings many years of management and office administration experience, including working with research grants, managing multiple large and small scale budgets, and assisting Chairs and Committees with various university processes.
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A collaborative effort to advance and market SC's aerospace industry on the global stage |
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Three business leaders named to advisory board
Steve Prout of Solar Atmospheres, Todd Sharpley of GKN, and Paul V. Kumler of KTM Solutions have joined the Advisory Board for SC Aerospace. The Board is comprised of industry leaders representing aerospace-related firms of all sizes from across South Carolina. Read more>>
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L to R: Todd Sharpley, Paul Kumler and Steve Prout
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SC Aerospace hosts industry leaders in Greenville
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An initiative to transform education in South Carolina |
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5 new schools, 2 districts join statewide innovation network
TransformSC has accepted five schools and two districts to its statewide network of innovative schools. There are now 55 schools and 5 districts participating in the network.
The new TransformSC schools are located across the state: Monarch Elementary School (Greenville) Swansea High School Freshman Academy (Swansea), Bates Middle School (Sumter), Hartsville High School (Hartsville) and R.B. Stall High School (Charleston).
Lexington County School District 4 in the Midlands and Cherokee County School District in the Upstate are joining as districts. Read more>>
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TransformSC hosts Bus Tour of innovative schools
 TransformSC hosted its first annual Bus Tour on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016. Business leaders, community leaders and policymakers traveled to four schools in the Midlands region to see the difference that innovative education models are making in classrooms. Attendees toured individual classrooms and speak with teachers and administrators about their journey to improve student learning. Attendees also spoke with students about their learning experience. Watch the local television coverage>>
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From the blog: Learning while we teach
 As part of our ongoing TransformSC blog series, Greg Harrison of Darlington High School offers his insight into some of the key points he and his team were able to take away from September's Blended Learning Institute.
Read the blog>>
If you are interested in contributing to the blog, please contact communications@sccompetes.org.
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In the Media:
Council work with the aerospace cluster featured in SCBIZ Fall issue
SCBIZ Magazine featured the Council's work with South Carolina's aerospace industry cluster throughout the Fall issue.
SC tries to measure size, potential of logistics cluster
Columbia Business Monthly takes a look at how South Carolina's logistics cluster connects other industries throughout the state and its importance, as well as how the Council plans to study and measure the cluster in our work to support its growth and sustainability.
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In Other News:
Clemson launches venture accelerator
Clemson University has launched a program to help undergraduate students research, plan and launch their business ideas.
SCBIO, Department of Commerce form partnership
The S.C. Department of Commerce and the S.C. Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) have partnered to grow the Palmetto State's life sciences industry.
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TransformSC's Competency-Based Progression Institute
November 15, 2016
Columbia, SC
TransformSC's second institute will focus on competency-based progression. More details will be available soon. Register now>>
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SCBIO Annual Conference
November 10 & 11, 2016
Greenville, SC
SCBIO's annual conference connects entrepreneurs, executives, leaders, investors and serivce providers to grow SC's life science business. Register now>>
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TransformSC's Project-Based Learning Institute
January 24, 2017
Columbia, SC
TransformSC's final institute of the year will focus on project-based learning. More information will be available soon.
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TransformSC's 2017 Spring Conference
March 13, 2017
Greenville, SC
TransformSC's fourth annual conference will focus on transformational leadership at all levels. The conference will also be held for the first time in Greenville.
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