South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance

Happy 4th of July from the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance! Today, we celebrate the spirit of innovation and freedom that drives our great nation.

SC Future Makers and the South Carolina Arts Commission recently collaborated to create a series of short films highlighting the impact of art, creativity, and innovation on South Carolina manufacturing. We were honored to feature Emily Owens, a senior Commercial Art major at Piedmont Technical College, in this project. Emily helped showcase Sage Automotive Interiors in Abbeville, illustrating how the arts contribute to producing unique styles and high-performance fabrics for the automotive industry. The series will be released soon, but in the meantime, learn more about Emily and her experience at PTC.

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Together, the rulings represent significant wins for manufacturers across the country. Regulatory uncertainty is one of the most significant impediments to manufacturers' ability to grow, invest, and create jobs. By overturning the Chevron Doctrine and providing clarity in the statute of limitations, businesses will face fewer overly broad interpretations of existing statutes. These rulings will help strengthen the U.S. economy and will benefit all American workers. We also appreciate Governor Henry McMaster's support for U.S. manufacturers by filing an amicus brief in the Loper Bright case. We remain hopeful that the court will continue to favor pro-business decisions.

The application process is open for the 2024 South Carolina Manufacturing Awards! The application deadline is August 9th and winners will be honored at the 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit on October 2nd in Columbia, SC. Visit the link below for more information and submission details. See you there! https://lnkd.in/eem2hzQ4 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance

We're thrilled to announce Shon Wright of Cummins Inc. as our 2024 LMC Annual Meeting keynote speaker! Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the industry's leading minds. Register today at https://lnkd.in/e5N2uSc4.  

The 2nd Annual South Carolina Manufacturing Compensation and Benefits Survey is now underway. This is your chance to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of wage and compensation practices across our state. By participating, you'll help create a valuable benchmarking tool for recruitment and retention. Contact Elisabeth Kovacs at kovacs@myscma.com to get started. -Results will be released at the SC Manufacturing Summit on October 1, 2024 -Participating companies will receive a FREE copy of the results -Results are available to purchase for non-participating companies -The survey is administered by the Newport Group

The SC Textile Council held its Summer meeting this morning, featuring insights from experts on both domestic and international issues impacting the industry. If you are a textile manufacturer eager to learn more about industry trends and issues and exchange ideas with other textile leaders, contact us to get involved. https://lnkd.in/ev67cwr8 Thank you to our friends at William Barnet and Son, LLC for hosting our group!

Attention manufacturing leaders! Are you ready to unlock your potential? Join the South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program and experience unparalleled growth, just like one of our recent participants. Learn more and apply at https://myscma.com/scmlp.

Join us for the next Charging Ahead in South Carolina Webinar on June 18th! We're excited to have Miranda Craig and Rhonda Huskins of South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership discuss how the electric vehicle revolution is transforming South Carolina's manufacturing landscape and provide the latest updates on the CONNEX SC platform. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eZH-xNWd

Last week's 2024 SCMA Environmental Annual Meeting was a great success! More than 150 industry professionals gathered in Greenville to engage with state agency representatives, industry experts, and manufacturing peers. Key topics were DHEC Restructuring, PFAS, Cybersecurity, Hazardous Waste, and more.     Thank you to our attendees, speakers, and sponsors who made this conference one of the best yet! Presenting Sponsor: Williams Mullen Reception Sponsor: Burr & Forman Breakfast Sponsor: Reworld Waste Alliance Partners: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Defender Services, Inc., Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Ogletree Deakins, Waste Management Inc., Williams Mullen Silver Sponsors: Haley & Aldrich, Geosyntec Consultants, Separation Dynamics, Rogers and Callcott Environmental, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., Environmental Standards, Inc., Resource Environmental Solutions LLC, Hart & Hickman, PC, TRC Companies, Inc., American Health & Safety