Behind The Golden Shovel

Summer in the SCA Region: Innovative Poultry Products

June 20, 2024 19:53 - 6 minutes - 6.54 MB

On this segment, we visit Innovative Poultry Products' Founder and President, Chad Brubaker, as he discusses the company's success in Bamberg County.

Summer in the SCA Region: Carolina Visuals & Pioneer Boats

June 20, 2024 19:47 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MB

Join us as we visit Colleton County, where we discuss its convenient location right off of I-95, where nearly 50,000 people are traveling through each day as they head to our region's beaches to enjoy the summer weather. There has never been a better time to be in the SCA region, where we not only fly the American flag proudly - but we make it!

SCA Hosts Industrial Prospects During RBC Heritage (Part 2)

June 20, 2024 19:42 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MB

During this segment from the latest episode of our "Behind the Golden Shovel" podcast, Santee Cooper's Bill McCall, along with Beaufort City Councilman Neil Lipsitz and S&ME's Chuck Black, discuss how we utilized the opportunity of the RBC Heritage to show off our region to prospects. We also hear from one of our industrial prospects, Andreas, as he talks about his wonderful experience in the SCA region.

SCA Hosts Industrial Prospects During RBC Heritage (Part 1)

June 20, 2024 19:36 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MB

During this segment from the latest episode of our "Behind the Golden Shovel" podcast, SCA's President and CEO Danny Black, along with SCA's Chairman Marty Sauls and Beaufort County Council Chairman Joe Passiment, discuss how we utilized the opportunity of the RBC Heritage to show off our region to prospects. We also hear from one of our industrial prospects, Andreas, as he talks about his wonderful experience in the SCA region.

SCA's 2024 Annual Regional Celebration Part 4

May 31, 2024 18:23 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

Join State Street Advisers' Keith Sernick, Barnwell County business owner Sunil Kumar Tadamatla Christopher, and South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers as they discuss economic development, workforce, and innovation throughout the region.

SCA's 2024 Annual Regional Celebration Part 3

May 31, 2024 18:12 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MB

In this episode of "Behind the Golden Shovel", you'll hear from former South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges, Allendale County Council Chairman Matthew Connelly, and USC Salkehatchie's Dean April Cone as they join us to celebrate our yearly accomplishments.

SCA's 2024 Annual Regional Celebration Part 2

May 31, 2024 18:03 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

Since January 2020, SCA has announced $1.56 billion in investment and 5,488 jobs in our seven-county region. During this era, two trends have emerged: innovation and international investment. There truly has never been a better time to invest in the SCA region!

SCA's 2024 Annual Regional Celebration Part 1

May 31, 2024 17:50 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MB

Since January 2020, SCA has announced $1.56 billion in investment and 5,488 jobs in our seven-county region. During this era, two trends have emerged: innovation and international investment. There truly has never been a better time to invest in the SCA region!

Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing

May 31, 2024 14:34 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MB

Join Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing's President & CEO Russell Hurst as he discusses the company's success in Bamberg County. This 4th generation family-owned company continues to thrive in our region!

Tin Thanh Group's Investment in Allendale County

May 31, 2024 14:03 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MB

Tin Thanh Group, a tire manufacturer, announced plans in 2023 to establish its first U.S. operations in Allendale County. The company's $68 million investment will create 1,031 new jobs. Join Tin Thanh's CEO Tran Dinh Quyen as he provides updates on the project.

Nupi Americas, Inc.'s Success in Hampton County

May 31, 2024 13:39 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MB

SouthernCarolina Alliance's Brian Warner and Nupi Americas' CEO Marco Genoni discuss the company's success at the Southern Carolina Industrial Campus in Hampton County.

Workforce Development Summit Part 2

May 30, 2024 20:16 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MB

SouthernCarolina Alliance recently hosted a Regional Workforce Development Summit with state and local leaders who are planning to train our region's current and future workforce. In this episode (Part 2): USC Salkehatchie's Dean April Cone, TCL's Brad Neese, and South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce's Nina Staggers.

Workforce Development Summit Part 1

May 30, 2024 19:49 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MB

SouthernCarolina Alliance recently hosted a Regional Workforce Summit with state and local leaders who are planning to train our region's current and future workforce. In this episode (Part 1): SCA's President & CEO Danny Black, SCA's COO John Fleming, Palmetto Training Inc.'s President Eddie Jackson, Beaufort County Council Chairman Joe Passiment, and TCL's Mary Lee Carns.

Kontrolmatik Pomega Updates

May 30, 2024 19:31 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MB

Join Kontrolmatik Pomega's CEO, Bahadir Yetki, as he provides an update on the company's investment in Colleton County.

Economic Development Updates from SCEDA

May 30, 2024 19:18 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MB

Tune in as we join SCA's Sandy Steele, who also serves as President of the South Carolina Economic Developers' Association (SCEDA) for 2023-2024, as she discusses updates on all things economic development.

Innovation & Technology in the SCA Region

May 29, 2024 17:22 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

SCA joins Tin Thanh Group Americas, where the company provides an update on their announcement. We also visit TICO, who is manufacturing EV Terminal tractors in Jasper County, and Hardee Greens, a family-owned and operated vertical farming business. Lastly, we showcase the Southern Carolina Landing Pad in Beaufort, that's helping to attract international companies to our region.

The Economic Impact of Golf in the SCA Region

May 29, 2024 17:03 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB

During this episode, enjoy hearing from SCA's allies, partners, board members, investors and more on the economic impact golf has on the region during the CJ Cup in SC that took place in Jasper County, and the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island.

Industries Improving Our Quality of Life by Manufacturing Sustainable Products

May 29, 2024 16:51 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

The SCA region has a number of industries that are improving our quality of life by manufacturing sustainable products, right here in our seven counties. During this episode, we visit Burnt Church Distillery, SC Oak to Barrel, Cascades, and Kontrolmatik Pomega.

Economic Impacts of Our Regional Airports, Part 2

May 28, 2024 19:49 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

On this two-part episode of the "Behind the Golden Shovel" podcast, SCA's Chairman Marty Sauls takes us around the region as we meet with airport managers who discuss the economic impacts that our airports have on the region.

Economic Impacts of Our Regional Airports, Part 1

May 28, 2024 19:46 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

On this two-part episode of the "Behind the Golden Shovel" podcast, SCA's Chairman Marty Sauls takes us around the region as we meet with airport managers who discuss the economic impacts that our airports have on the region.

BioZone Certification Details & Swiss Krono Providing Jobs for SCA Region

May 28, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

On this episode of "Behind the Golden Shovel", SouthernCarolina Alliance's COO John Fleming discusses the details of the BioZone Certification. We also join Erik Christensen, President and CEO of Swiss Krono, located in Barnwell County, as he gives a brief background of the company and discusses how the company continues to provide great jobs for the SCA region.

History of SCA & The South Atlantic Logistics Terminal (SALT)

May 28, 2024 18:09 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Join SCA's President and CEO Danny Black as he gives a brief history of SouthernCarolina Alliance. Mr. Black then shares what's going on along I-95 with the South Atlantic Logistics Terminal (SALT), where he is joined by North Point Development's Mark Hall who also shares insight about the new development.

SCA 25th Anniversary, Part 3

December 10, 2021 18:18 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

As SouthernCarolina Alliance continues its 25th Anniversary observance, SCA Board Chairman Marty Sauls and Board Member Tray Hunter discuss SCA's current initiatives and successes and look forward to what lies ahead for more progress in the seven-county region. Over its quarter century existence, SCA has attracted $2 billion in capital investment and contributed to creation of 10,000 jobs.

SCA 25th Anniversary, Part 2

December 10, 2021 15:46 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MB

As the SouthernCarolina Alliance celebrates 25 years of service and accomplishment, four founding board members reflect on the founding of SCA and the critical need the organization filled in industrial recruitment and job creation. Hear Jim Kearse, James Pinckney, Johnny Williamson and Carl Gooding chronicle the history of the organization which has attracted $2 billion in regional investment and created 10,000 jobs.

SCA 25th Anniversary, Part 1 with Danny Black

November 23, 2021 16:51 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MB

Danny Black is the only President and CEO the SouthernCarolina Alliance has had in its 25-year history. In this episode, he takes a look back at the organization's founding and chronicles its achievements over the past quarter century. $2 billion in capital investment. 10,000 new jobs. This is PART 1 of a two-part series. Next up: Founding board members and today's leadership.

Workforce Development

October 11, 2021 16:16 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

South Carolina employers have jobs available for willing workers but are challenged when it comes to finding candidates with the needed training. In this episode of our podcast, we discuss what can be done to improve training opportunities for the local workforce to meet employer needs.

Trailer

September 25, 2021 03:06 - 56 seconds - 1.73 MB

Host Kay Maxwell describes the type of subjects the SouthernCarolina Alliance will cover in this podcast.

Promises Unkept

September 20, 2021 17:22 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

A $600 million plutonium storage settlement represents a once-in-a-lifetime windfall that can create transformational change. In this premiere episode, elected officials discuss how these federal funds should be allocated. Production of the SouthernCarolina Alliance. www.southerncarolina.org

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