EMPLOYMENT CONCENTRATION INSURANCE 345% THE NATIONAL AVERAGE

The Columbia region must take a coordinated, comprehensive approach to regional economic development - and the region has the opportunity to do so by supporting the implementation of Central SC Alliance’s new strategic plan. Developed in partnership with the same consultants behind successful plans in places like Columbus, OH, Houston, TX and Charleston, SC, the Central SC Alliance’s plan represents a chance to cohesively address challenges such as branding, infrastructure, talent and entrepreneurship. Concurrently, Richland County, along with many regional partners, is developing a complementary plan for targeted recruitment of high-value, knowledge-intensive industries. Together with the Central SC Alliance’s new strategy, this plan will provide new focus to industry sectors better suited for urban areas, such as insurance and financial technology, health sciences and back-office functions.