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e-Points, an existing industry newsletter
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Greetings from our CEO
Welcome to the second edition of e-Points, the existing industry newsletter from SC Power Team.
As our state continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Matthew, the hearts and prayers of our team go out to all of our fellow South Carolinians. From residential-to-commercial members, to all our electric cooperatives and our generation utility Santee Cooper, the impact of the storm has been felt. Our hopes for a safe, fast recovery go to everyone.
Andrew Folks, our Business Retention and Expansion Manager, continues to be the front line of our service to you as an existing industry customer on the Santee Cooper and electric cooperatives power system. A large part of his value comes from the breadth of his travel across the state, which includes over 200 unique industrial facilities visited since 2014.
Andrew is a tremendous intersection of industry knowledge, free business resources and customer service. Contact Andrew to arrange for him to visit your facility. And as you will see below, he is not afraid to gear up to tour your plant.
By operating here, you entrust our team to provide reliable, affordable electricity and to be a partner in helping your operation thrive. It is a commitment we are honored to keep.
Sincerely,
SC Power Team
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Whether you are an independently owned facility or part of a large corporate family, all can benefit from a visit to the SC Emergency Management Division's (SCEMD) Emergency Planning for Business & Industry web page. Click the link below to access 1) a quick precaution checklist and 2) links to resources and additional information for emergency preparedness.
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Did you know the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (SC DEW) administers a federal tax credit for industries who hire from groups with documented barriers to employment? The Work Opportunity Tax Credit can be claimed each time a company hires from groups, such as veterans, Vocational Rehabilitation participants and many others. And the company gets to make the hiring decisions. To learn more, visit the SC DEW link below or reach out to
S.C. WOTC Coordinator Laura Rushton at 803-737-2592 or
lrushton@dew.sc.gov.
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Brrr, it's cold in here - BRE Manager Andrew Folks dons a parka and hard hat for a recent industry visit to a cold storage facility. |
Recently, our BRE Manager Andrew Folks visited the Nestlé Cold Storage Facility, managed by Ryder Logistics (see photo). It is during industry visits that Andrew facilitates conversations of concern to our customers. Served by
Broad River Electric, the facility is one of many DWL facilities on our power system.
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BRE Manager Andrew Folks is geared up for an industry visit to House of Raeford Farms' modern egg hatchery in Monetta, SC.
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In South Carolina, Agribusiness (agriculture, forestry and timber) is a
$41 billion industry supporting over 200,000 jobs
. Many of the biggest names in the industry - Domtar, West Fraser, Canfor, Ruiz Foods, and Starbucks - have found a home on our electric power system.
To the left, you will see a photo from BRE Manager Andrew Folks' recent visit to House of Raeford Farm's new egg hatchery.
Opening this summer, the facility features some of the most advanced technology in the poultry industry. The hatchery is part of a larger House of Raeford complex in Monetta, SC, and served by
Aiken Electric.
How did SC Power Team assist? The Santee Cooper Economic Development Investment Fund (
SCEDIF), enabled off-setting of the costs associated with upgrading the former Heinz facility to meet production specifications for Ruiz Foods. As a utility partner, we upgraded the facility and expedited the company's expansion. Whether a company is expanding in South Carolina, or considering relocation, SC Power Team offers
utility rate incentives and
financial programs to assist with the venture.
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South Carolina Power Team
The South Carolina Power Team is a full-service, non-profit economic development organization representing Santee Cooper, South Carolina's state-owned electric and water utility, Central Electric Power Cooperative and the state's 20 consumer-owned electric cooperatives. Its mission is to: facilitate the growth of jobs, investment and electric load through the attraction of new industrial and commercial activity; and support expansion and retention of existing businesses within the SC Power Team service areas.
e-Points is an existing industry newsletter of the South Carolina Power Team.
South Carolina Power Team
1201 Main Street, Suite 1710
Columbia, SC 29201
803.254.9211
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