Made In SC - May 2011

From the PresidentThe Manufacturing Industry and Those Who Defend It.

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SC Means BusinessMeet the New Secretary of the SC Department of Commerce.

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What SC MakesMake SCManufacturing's Economic Impact on our State.

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Member NewsThe Latest News AboutSCMA Members Acrossthe State.

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Successful business expansion plans are all about connecting the dots. As the nations largest publicly owned generator of electricity, Santee Cooper can provide you access to all of the power and the resources of South Carolinas Power Team. Composed of Santee Cooper and all 20 of the states 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.

South Carolina St yleBusiness Connections

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What Does Certi ed Business Ready

Mean for Your Company?

Certi ed Industrial Sites. Certi ed Incentives.

Certi ed Workforce. Certi ed Assistance.

Certi ed Business Ready for your Project.

Learn more about our Certi ed Business Ready program at SouthernCarolina.org.

Certi ed Industrial Sites. Certi ed Incentives.

Certi ed Workforce. Certi ed Assistance.

South Carolinas Certi ed Business Ready RegionSouthernCarolina.org 803.541.0023 [email protected]


Delivers

for South Carolina ManufacturersSince 1974, ONeal 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. ONeal is an employee-owned company -- we are South Carolina residents serving South Carolina companies. Our success is directly tied to your success.

What can ONeal deliver for you?

www.ONEALDELIVERS.com

ONeal, Inc.10 Falcon Crest DriveGreenville, SC 29607

864.298.2000

Select SCProjects:

BASFBlacksburg, SC

NURRCSpartanburg, SC

SPF USAGreenwood, SC

LubrizolSpartanburg, SC

Considering a capital project? Contact us!

The Lawyers of Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP

Invite You to Visit

And, feel free to browse around awhile.www.constangy.com


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.

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.

Traditional & SBA Financing Asset Based Lending Leasing Debt & Equity Capital

At the intersection of business and governmentWith 15 lawyers selected for listing in The Best Lawyers in America and more than185 years experience

in representing business and industry in Environmental and Regulatory matters.

David J. Tigges, Managing Shareholder/CEOMcNair Law Firm, P.A.

1221 Main Street / Columbia, SC 29201 / 803 799 9800 / www.mcnair.net

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Smart energy ahead.

ConsiderTheCarolinas.com

Duke Energy is the power behind one of the nations 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 nations

top five for overall satisfaction.

When you come to South Carolina, youll find that Duke Energy is more than a utility. Were your business partner and your neighbor. We can help select just the

right site for your business. Then well 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 [email protected].

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