USCB’s Economic Impact in the Lowcountry

Figures showing the economic impact of the University of South Carolina on the Palmetto State, and USCB specifically, will be released Thursday, January 12^th.  Darla Moore School of Business professor of economics,  Doug Woodward, will be joined by USCB Chancellor Jane Upshaw and lowcountry business leaders as part of a panel discussion focused on “What do you want from your local University as an economic engine for the future of the region?”    

Faculty and staff are welcome to attend this event, which is being co-sponsored by both the Beaufort and Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chambers of Commerce.  As USCB is seeking community input in this discussion, please feel free to forward this information to local community members that may be interested in attending.  Entrance is free and participation is encouraged.

This discussion will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 12^th, in the multi-purpose room of the USCB Student Campus Center on the Hilton Head Gateway campus.

The event will include remarks by Dr. Upshaw and Doug Woodward.   Local business leaders on the panel include:

·               David Tigges, Chair of the Board of Directors, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chamber, Managing Partner Mc Nair Law Firm

·               Jon Rembold, Chair of the Board of Directors, Beaufort Chamber, Project Manager Ward Edwards

·               Kim Statler, Executive Director, Lowcountry Economic Alliance

·               Marty Daniels, Founder, Daniel Defense

Please let us know if  you have any questions, and we hope to see you there.