Manufacturing Experts to Speak at 2nd Annual Manufacturers Conference Dec. 7-9
December 5, 2011
International Manufacturing – South Carolina’s Worldwide Reach
December 7-9 at the Crowne Plaza Resort on Hilton Head Island
COLUMBIA, SC – A variety of experts, including the Embassy of the FederalRepublic of Germany’s Minister of Economics Peter Fischer, will addressan audience of manufacturers from across the state at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Annual Manufacturers Conference:International Manufacturing – South Carolina’s Worldwide Reach,presented by Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, December 7-9 at the Crowne PlazaResort on Hilton Head Island.
The conference kicks off Wednesday, December 7 with a welcome receptionat 5:30 p.m. On Thursday, December 8, guest speakers will discuss avariety of issues, including supply chain management, future energysolutions, international tax issues, current labor issues and more.Fischer will speak during the Thursday evening dinner beginning at 6:30p.m. On Friday, December 9, attendees will get updates from the SouthCarolina State Ports Authority, the South Carolina Department ofTransportation and the South Carolina Department of Employment andWorkforce (SCDEW).
“This gathering of business leaders from across the Palmetto State willallow us to discuss the issues that are important to advancing SouthCarolina’s vital manufacturing industry, which provides numerous jobsand economic development opportunities in the state. By discussing thechallenges and opportunities facing manufacturers, we can ensuremanufacturers already located in South Carolina can remain strong, andout-of-state manufacturers will recognize the benefits of relocating toour state,” said Otis Rawl, president and CEO of the South CarolinaChamber of Commerce.
It’s not too late to register for the 2nd Annual ManufacturersConference. For more information, contact Tish Anderson at 803-255-2627or [email protected].
About the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the nation’s first state chamber Accredited with Distinction by the U.S. Chamber, is the state’s largest statewide broad-based business and industry trade associationrepresenting more than 6,500 member companies and more than 600,000member employees, with 90 percent of membership comprised of smallbusinesses. As the unified voice for business and industry, the Chamberis a catalyst for increasing per capita income and enhancing the state’s global competitiveness in order to improve the quality of life for allSouth Carolinians. www.scchamber.net.
