South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley

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Gov. Nikki Haley, local leaders, Boeing representatives celebrate Lowcountry expansion

$1 billion investment in North Charleston expected to create 2,000 jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a morning bill signing ceremony this past Friday, May 10, Governor Nikki Haley joined with legislative leaders from across the state and Boeing representatives in celebrating Boeing’s decision to expand operations in South Carolina. Boeing’s $1 billion investment and expansion in the Lowcountry is expected to create 2,000 jobs in the Charleston area.

Below are highlights from both local television and print coverage:

ICYMI: Governor Nikki Haley At Boeing S.C. Celebration

Post And Courier: “Talk of the future resounds at Boeing S.C.” (Brendan Kearney, “Talk Of The Future Resounds At Boeing S.C.,” Post And Courier, 5/11/13)

·         “Friday’s ceremony in North Charleston was supposed to be about “Phase 2” of Boeing’s local expansion — a $1.1 billion investment and 2,000 more jobs in exchange for a government incentives package that includes $120 million from the state.”

·         “And just as Gov. Nikki Haley was moving to ceremonially sign the bond bill that will defray Boeing’s infrastructure costs over the next eight years, she sounded a final note on the theme.”

o   “‘I have it on video that you said Phase 3, 4 and 5,’ she said to Luttig. ‘So it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. So I’ll send you that video often,’ the governor, a vocal Boeing backer, joked.”

·         “Boeing announced this week that it is now making seven 787s per month between its North Charleston and Everett factories, and is on track to be making 10 per month by the end of the year”.

·         “Meanwhile, the expansion of the local complex is well underway, including add-ons to the aft- and mid-body factories and office-upfitting on the fourth floor of the centerpiece final-assembly facility.”

Post And Courier: “Haley, Boeing officials celebrate company’s expansion plans in North Charleston.” (“Haley, Boeing Officials Celebrate Company’s Expansion Plans In North Charleston,” Post And Courier, 5/10/13)

WCIV: “Boeing increases its local footprint.” (Stefanie Bainum, “Boeing Increases Its Local Footprint,” WCIV, 5/11/13)

·         “It’s the second act for the aerospace giant company, Boeing, here in the Lowcountry.”

·         “The bright future gets off the ground with the governor’s signature Friday in a ceremonial signing of the Boeing Incentives Bill. The price tag for the incentives package is $120 million.”

WCBD: “Boeing Corporation flying high in South Carolina.” (Matt Bise, “Boeing Corporation flying high in South Carolina,” WCBD, 5/10/13)

Aiken Standard: Haley in Aiken: Regions should work together to move forward

Rob Novit
Tuesday March 5, 2013
http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20130305/AIK0101/130309854/haley-in-aiken-regions-should-work-together-to-move-forward

“Companies are beginning to realize that small South Carolina towns in rural areas can be good places to relocate or start a new business, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley said at the opening address of the S.C. Rural Summit in Aiken on Monday. …

“‘Companies may actually prefer rural areas that are community-driven,’ Haley said.

“With the help of the Commerce Department, jobs have recently emerged in 45 of the 46 counties, she said. Personnel with the agency are getting additional bonuses for their roles in bringing industry to rural counties like Jasper, Barnwell and Clarendon counties.

“The concept in the beginning is to drive through small communities as a CEO would do. …

“Commerce has been looking at the beautification of rural areas, she said. If a town has old or abandoned buildings, the state can come in to some of those locations and demolish some of them. Others can be refurbished to be more attractive to prospective businesses.

“‘We’re partners,’ Haley said of the communities, ‘but you have to help us.’ …

“The Commerce Department has focused on issues such as health care, education improvements and churches, she said. The graduation rate is crucial, and so are opportunities such as welding and other hands-on skills. …

“‘Everybody is starting to step up,’ Haley said. ‘You deserve as much as anybody else. I’m a rural girl, and I’m passionate about this. I know about family businesses, and you’ve got challenges, but you can overcome them. …

“Will Williams, executive director of the Aiken-Edgefield Economic Development Partnership, was pleased that Haley participated in the summit. …

“‘We continue to try to identify infrastructure needs in those communities,’ said Williams.

“‘Sometimes there are limits to water and sewer that industry needs, but we just have to keep moving forward.’” …

Press release: Governor Nikki Haley Announces Finance Advisory Committee

Governor Nikki Haley Announces Finance Advisory Committee

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today announced a statewide finance advisory committee. The committee, made up of thirty two business leaders from all across South Carolina, will help Gov. Haley prepare for a potential re-election bid.

“South Carolina is blessed to have a governor like Nikki Haley – she’s fought for reform, for businesses, and most of all for the people of our great state,” said former Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party Katon Dawson. “She is working day in and day out to make our state a better place for every South Carolinian, and I’m proud to stand together with a wonderful group who will work just as hard for her as she has for us.”

“Governor Haley has done a tremendous job for South Carolina businesses and families,” Charleston businessman Bill Hewitt said. “I’m proud to join so many highly accomplished individuals in our state who are making a strong early commitment to support and help finance Governor Haley’s re-election efforts.”

“No governor since Carroll Campbell has focused on jobs and economic development the way Nikki Haley has,” Spartanburg business leader Barry Wynn said. “We couldn’t ask for a better salesperson for our state, and I couldn’t be more proud to add my name to the list of folks who are totally committed to our governor and her re-election.”

Full Finance Advisory Committee

C. Dan Adams, Greenville. A co-founder, President and CEO of The Capital Corporation, Mr. Adams has over 20 years’ experience in finance. He serves as a Director of First National Bank of the South and as President of the South Carolina Investor’s Network.

Mike Brenan, Columbia. Mr. Brenan is President of BB&T of South Carolina and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, and served as a member of Sen. Jim DeMint’s Finance Leadership team.

Derick Close, Fort Mill. Mr. Close is CEO of Springs Creative Products Group in Rock Hill. A member of Clover-based Huffman Machine Tool’s Board of Directors, Close is past president of the South Carolina Manufacturing Alliance and serves on its executive committee.

Ernie Csiszar, Columbia. Mr. Csiszar serves as a Senior Advisor to Bridge Strategy Group’s insurance and healthcare practices. Previously, Ernie was the Director of Insurance for South Carolina and is a past president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Leighton Cubbage, Greenville. Co-Founder of Serrus Capital Partners, Mr. Cubbage is the past Chairman of the Board of the Greenville Hospital System, the largest healthcare organization in South Carolina, and currently serves on the boards of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Greenville First Bank.

Katon Dawson, Columbia. Mr. Dawson served as Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party for seven years. As chairman, Mr. Dawson shattered fundraising records and raised millions of dollars for Republicans. Under his leadership, Republicans took back the governor’s office, gained a U.S. Senate seat and picked up two statewide constitutional offices.

Jim Dyke, Charleston. Mr. Dyke is President of JDA Frontline and has served on the boards of American Crossroads, BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival, the College of Charleston Communications Advisory Council, the USO World Board of Governors and the Charleston Habitat for Humanity.

Dave Ellison, Greenville. Mr. Ellison, a wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual, is a member and former chair of the Furman University Board of Trustees, and currently serves as Chairman of the South Carolina Club for Growth.

John Ferguson, Charleston. Mr. Ferguson is a partner in the Charlotte-based Carolina Restaurant Group and co-owner of Hubee D’s Restaurant with locations in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Dr. Eddie Floyd, Florence. Dr. Floyd, a surgeon and a former chairman of the USC Board of Trustees, was one of President George W. Bush’s top fundraisers in 2000 and co-chaired the president’s South Carolina re-election effort in 2004. Dr. Floyd served on the Graham for Senate Finance Committee in 2002, DeMint for Senate Finance Team in 2004 and co-chaired the Sanford for Governor Finance Committee in 2006.

Karen Floyd, Spartanburg. A former chair of the Spartanburg County Council and the founder and CEO of the Palladian Group, Mrs. Floyd made history when she became the first woman elected South Carolina Republican Party Chairman in 2009 and led the party to historic victories during the 2010 elections, including winning every statewide constitutional office. Mrs. Floyd has raised millions of dollars for Republicans.

Bill Hewitt, Charleston. Mr. Hewitt was the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Union Corporation prior to its sale to Outsourcing Solutions, Inc. Prior to joining Union Corporation, Hewitt was a founding partner and Executive Vice President of First Manhattan Consulting Group. Mr. Hewitt served as a finance leader for Sen. Jim DeMint and Gov. Mark Sanford.

Jim Hudson, Columbia. Mr. Hudson owns and operates eight auto dealerships throughout South Carolina. He has served as President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association and as Chairman of the American International Automobile Dealers Association.

Mikee Johnson, Orangeburg. Mr. Johnson is President and CEO of Cox Industries and serves on the boards of directors for the Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America-Indian Waters Council, United Way, March of Dimes, and the Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association.

Don Leonard, Myrtle Beach. Mr. Leonard is President of Leonard, Call & Associate and serves on the Wake Forest University Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors of the National Bank of South Carolina, the Board of Trustees of the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and the Board of Trustees of Brookgreen Gardens. Mr. Leonard was one of President George W. Bush’s top fundraisers in South Carolina and has served on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s finance leadership team.

Leighton Lord, Columbia. Mr. Lord is an attorney and former chairman of Nexsen Pruet, LLC, one of South Carolina’s largest law firms. He focuses his law practice on economic development and was Boeing’s legal team leader in the deal that brought the company to South Carolina.

Ted O. McGee, Jr., Lexington. Mr. McGee is President of McGee Real Estate, a former President of the West Metro Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, and a former board member of the Columbia Airport Commission. He was a key member of Gov. Haley’s 2010 finance leadership team.

Pat McKinney, Charleston. Mr. McKinney has spent his entire business career involved in the development of upscale communities along coastal South Carolina. Since 1988, he has been a partner in Kiawah Development Partners, the master developer of Kiawah Island. Mr. McKinney is a former member of the Furman University Board of Trustees, and was a key member of Gov. Haley’s 2010 finance team.

Foster McKissick III, Greenville. Mr. McKissick is the President of Fairway Ford Lincoln, one of the largest auto dealers in the Upstate. Currently, he serves as Chairman of The Citadel Brigadier Foundation Board of Directors.

Smyth McKissick, Greenville. Mr. McKissick is the Chairman & CEO of Alice Manufacturing Company in Easley and a trustee of Clemson University, Co-Chair of the American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, and an independent Director of the Peoples Bancorp Inc. He is a past Chairman of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and a past Chairman of the National Council of Textile Organizations. Mr. McKissick has served as a key fundraiser for Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Ed McMullen, Columbia. Mr. McMullen is President of McMullen Public Affairs, and former President of the South Carolina Policy Council.

Steve Mudge, Greenville. A co-founder of Serrus Capital Partners, Mr. Mudge has served in corporate leadership roles include serving as EVP of Mixed Use Development for Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and as VP of Planning and Development for Centex Destination Properties.

Beth Myers, Boston. Ms. Myers has a long history of involvement in public issues and campaigns. Most recently, she was Senior Advisor to Governor Mitt Romney’s presidential race and before that served as his Campaign Manager in 2008 and as Chief of Staff through all four years of the Romney governorship.

Norman Pullium, Spartanburg. Mr. Pulliam was President of Pulliam Investment from 1970 to 1999 when he was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, and now serves as Chairman Emeritus. He served for 12 years as Chairman of the South Carolina Manufactured Housing Board and is a past member of the Board of Visitors of Clemson University.

Senator Greg Ryberg, Aiken. Mr. Ryberg represented Aiken in the South Carolina State Senate for 20 years and served as Chairman of the Senate’s Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee. A graduate of Marquette University and member of Gov. Mitt Romney’s fundraising team, Mr. Ryberg was Chief Executive Officer of REI, Inc.

O.L. Thompson, Charleston. Mr. Thompson is CEO of O.L. Thompson Construction Company, one of the largest contracting firms in South Carolina. Mr. Thompson was a key member of finance teams for Sen. Jim DeMint and Gov. Mark Sanford.

David Tigges, Beaufort. Mr. Tigges is the managing shareholder and CEO of the McNair Law Firm. He is Chairman of the Lowcountry Economic Alliance, former Chairman of the Board of the the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Heritage Classic Foundation.

Don Tomlin, Columbia. Mr. Tomlin is president of Tomlin & Company, Inc., an investment banking firm, and one of the most prominent real estate developers in the midlands. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business, is a Senior Advisor to the Liberty Fellowship, and was a member of Sen. Jim DeMint’s finance team.

Bhavna Maker Vasudeva, Columbia. Mrs. Vasudeva is married to Dr. Raj Vasudeva and active in her community. Mrs. Vasudeva was a key member of Gov. Haley’s 2010 finance team.

Chad Walldorf, Charleston. Mr. Walldorf is the co-founder of Sticky Fingers and was named a 2004 Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” for the Carolinas. He and his partners sold the company in 2006 after growing it to include restaurants in five states and a national line of barbecue sauces. Walldorf served in the Reagan White House’s Office of Political Affairs and for two years as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Mark Sanford.

Ambassador David Wilkins, Greenville. Ambassador Wilkins is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Wilkins was nominated by President George W. Bush to become the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, serving from June 2005 to January 2009. A former speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives for 11 years, Wilkins now serves as Chairman of the Clemson University Board of Trustees.

Barry Wynn, Spartanburg. A former Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party and fundraiser for President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush, and Sen. Jim DeMint. Mr. Wynn’s history in the investment business spans over 35 years and includes a wide variety of investment and retirement planning experience. Before becoming President of Colonial Trust in 1992, Mr. Wynn served as First Vice President at The Robinson-Humphrey Company, where he designed investment policy statements and conducted manager search studies.

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Gov. Nikki Haley, DHEC, DSS, DHHS Announce Collaborative Effort To Improve Health

During a Thursday afternoon press conference, Governor Nikki Haley, DHEC, DSS, and DHHS, announced plans to work together with medical and nutritional experts, farmers, grocers, private employers and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to fight obesity and improve health in South Carolina.

As part of a comprehensive strategy to improve health and fight obesity statewide, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is requesting permission from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that a broad range of healthy foods are available for purchase with food stamps (SNAP) in South Carolina.

In addition, DHHS is taking steps to recognize obesity as a disease. This recognition will enable DHHS to treat obesity as a primary condition and will further allow the alignment of this policy with the agency’s mission to improve the health outcomes of beneficiaries.

Below are several videos highlighting remarks from today’s press conference:

Governor Nikki Haley: It’s Going To Be Based On Results

Governor Nikki Haley: This Is Team South Carolina

DHEC Director Catherine Templeton: Obesity Kills The Most South Carolinians

DSS Director Lillian Koller On New Obesity Measures

DHHS Medical Director Dr. Marion Burton: Recognizing Obesity As A Disease

MUSC Boeing Center For Children’s Wellness Director Dr. Janice Key: It Takes Partnerships

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Governor Nikki Haley Announces Recleim’s $40 Million Investment In Aiken County Creating 200 New Jobs

During a Wednesday morning Statehouse event, Governor Nikki Haley, members of the General Assembly and officials from Recleim, a start-up recycler of appliances and e-waste materials, announced that the company will establish a new facility in Aiken County.  Recleim’s $40.6 million investment in South Carolina is expected to generate 200 new jobs.

Below are video clips highlighting the governor’s remarks at today’s event:

“It is another great day in South Carolina. I will never get tired of saying that because every day we are having a new announcement. Every day we’re getting excited. It’s good companies like Recleim that come to South Carolina because everything we’re doing is focused on jobs. To make this very clear, what we are announcing today is a $40 million investment and 200 jobs in Graniteville, South Carolina. That’s a win for the entire state. That’s a win for this delegation, that’s a win for county council. But these things don’t happen by themselves.” – Governor Nikki Haley

“South Carolina is widely regarded as a great place to do business and we are certainly experiencing the state’s strong pro-business atmosphere firsthand. We are enthusiastic about the skilled workforce available in the Aiken County area and we are confident that the labor pool is an excellent fit for our needs. We have developed strong working relationships with both the state of South Carolina and Aiken County officials.” – Recleim CEO Ben Hirokawa

Governor Nikki Haley: These Things Don’t Happen By Themselves

Governor Nikki Haley Answers Questions At Recleim Jobs Announcement

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Governor Nikki Haley Receives Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association State Leadership Award

Governor Nikki Haley today traveled to Piedmont where she toured Magna International Inc. and was presented with the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) State Leadership Award for her work championing motor vehicle parts manufacturers in South Carolina.

In South Carolina alone, motor vehicle parts manufacturers directly employ 24,569 people. Since January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more than $5 billion in capital investment and more than 8,000 jobs in the automotive-related sector.

Below are video clips highlighting the governor’s remarks:

Governor Nikki Haley At Magna International: The Coolest Facility

Governor Nikki Haley Tours Magna International Inc.