From the President The Manufacturing Industry and Those Who Defend It.
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What SC Makes Make SC Manufacturing's Economic Impact on our State.
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SC Means Business
Meet the New Secretary of the SC Department of Commerce.
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Business Connections South Carolina St yle
Successful business expansion plans are all about connecting the dots. As the nation’s largest publicly owned generator of electricity, Santee Cooper can provide you access to all of the power and the resources of South Carolina’s Power Team. Composed of Santee Cooper and all 20 of the state’s electric cooperatives, the Power Team is dedicated to building strategic relationships with smart, forward-thinking businesses that are looking to expand within the state. We back this commitment by delivering quality service and reliable power at some of the lowest rates in the nation. Get connected in South Carolina. Visit www.scprimesite.com/MA11.
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What Does Certified Business Ready Mean for Your Company?
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Certified Business Ready for your Project. Learn more about our Certified Business Ready® program at SouthernCarolina.org.
South Carolina’s Certified Business Ready Region SouthernCarolina.org · 803.541.0023 · sca@southerncarolina.org
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for South Carolina Manufacturers Since 1974, O’Neal has focused on delivering planning, design, and construction for manufacturers in the state of South Carolina. With our headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina, we understand the needs of manufacturers in our state. O’Neal is an employeeowned company -- we are South Carolina residents serving South Carolina companies. Our success is directly tied to your success.
What can O’Neal deliver for you? Select SC Projects:
NURRC Spartanburg, SC
BASF Blacksburg, SC
SPF USA Greenwood, SC
Considering a capital project? Contact us!
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The Lawyers of Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP Invite You to Visit
And, feel free to browse around awhile. www.constangy.com
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Reach your goals with a partner who is actively committed to lending. Access to capital is the lifeblood of any business — which is why you need a financial partner you can rely on to provide it. Whether you need to fund capital expenditures, support working capital or finance international trade, SunTrust offers a diverse array of traditional and alternative financing solutions to keep your business moving forward. To find out more, call 800.730.9911 or visit suntrust.com.
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Debt and equity capital raising provided through SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust Bank, Member FDIC. ©2010 SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust and Live Solid. Bank Solid. are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc.
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At the intersection of business and government With 15 lawyers selected for listing in The Best Lawyers in America速 and more than185 years experience in representing business and industry in Environmental and Regulatory matters.
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Smart energy ahead. Duke Energy is the power behind one of the nation’s fastest growing-markets. But we offer more than electrons. Our rates are well below the national average, our reliability is well above, and our business customers rank us in the nation’s top five for overall satisfaction. When you come to South Carolina, you’ll find that Duke Energy is more than a utility. We’re your business partner and your neighbor. We can help select just the right site for your business. Then we’ll provide dependable and affordable energy to run it, and work with you to find smart new ways to operate efficiently. For more information, contact the Director of Business Development, Stuart Heishman, at Stuart.Heishman@Duke-Energy.com.
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