Yesterday, Area Development published it annual 2023 Top States for Doing Business ranking, and we’re proud that South Carolina ranks No. 2 overall this year!
Area Development surveys national site selection consultants to rank states across 14 categories that impact companies’ location and facility plans. It speaks volumes that the panel ranked South Carolina among the top five across 12 of the 14 categories. Notably, S.C. jumped up to No. 1 in the “Site-Readiness Programs” category, specifically calling out LocateSC (https://lnkd.in/g4BXBWiU) as a key resource for simplifying the #siteselection process. This was a major focus for our team over the past couple years, and it’s a major recognition of the hard work Jennifer Druce, SCCED, CPM, LEED AP and team have invested into that program.
These rankings are not the result of an individual person or organization — South Carolina’s collaborative approach and team-first mentality, from legislative and state-level partners down to community leaders and local economic development practitioners, is the foundation our business-friendly climate is built upon. Cheers to Team SC! Let’s keep making South Carolina a top state for doing business!
South Carolina is proud to be ranked No. 2 in Area Development’s 2023 Top States for Doing Business report. Overall, the state ranks among the top five across 12 categories. Read more about the business-friendly attributes that make South Carolina a top state for doing business: https://lnkd.in/gzd5ZwwQ
South Carolina is proud to be ranked No. 2 in Area Development’s 2023 Top States for Doing Business report. Overall, the state ranks among the top five across 12 categories. Read more about the business-friendly attributes that make South Carolina a top state for doing business: https://lnkd.in/gzd5ZwwQ
Check out our new Annual Report! We went all out for this year's edition, looking back at what has not only been a memorable year for our schools, but at the amazing legacy of Gateway's founding 25 years ago. View on our website at: https://lnkd.in/gu2aAXsV
Do you have a no D!£%head policy?
Turns out it’s good for business.
Yesterday I had the privilege of listening to the Chair of the Welsh Rugby Union Richard Collier-Keywood talk eloquently about the important Welsh cultural asset he is now responsible for and the need for it to serve all stakeholders i.e. benefit society beyond the bottom line.
In business it’s known as CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) which emerged as a concept in the 1960s.
Back then it was seen as an altruistic means of doing more with a business than just making money, but it was assumed it would involve sacrificing profit to achieve it.
The growing evidence shows this is not the case.
Being environmentally responsible, inclusive and serving of all stakeholders (customers, employees, investors, the environment and wider society) builds a strong brand, customer engagement, profit and also investment opportunities.
The All Blacks have an NDH (No D!£%head) policy.
They clean their own dressing rooms, carry their own bags and essentially show humility, accountability and a recognition of all the stakeholders in their organisation.
For me, corporate social responsibility boils down to common sense, respect and humility.
It’s good to see those leading our national game going forward aspire to the same ethos.
And at a time of such high attrition in business in general, would it not be best to have a smart business model that ensures that everyone in the eco system is incentivised to see the venture succeed?
Thoughts for the mental health of all of those impacted in this incident. I look forward to several upcoming conversations on Recovery Advocate Network's Coffee and Conversation Podcast dealing with mental health and well-being in the university setting. If you need support, please contact the support network around you!! #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness#mentalhealthmatters#ran2wellness
Today we celebrate the launch of our new Strategic Plan of Impact - Shape, a vision of the U of A for the next decade.
Learn more about how each person's contribution to the University of Alberta gives shape to our future: uofa.ca/shape
The right to use higher education to learn, grow and thrive was afforded to us by our ancestors' sacrifices. Now, we are being called to safeguard their legacy. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gbi8HTKd.
The American Conservatism and Governing Fellowship brings together mid-career public-service professionals to study the principles of American conservatism and deepen their thinking about its application to the work of governing.
Learn more about the fellowship: https://bit.ly/3PAosH1
It was a pleasure to see you there, Amish!