Directs a major department charged with the development of a statewide program for the stimulation of economic activity in South Carolina.
Develops and encourages capital investment in South Carolina by new and existing businesses. Consults with top businesses executives to present the advantages of locating and expanding facilities in South Carolina. Provides company officials with specific data on existing businesses, worker training, potential individual sites and available buildings, transportation, utilities, taxes, regulations, markets, educational opportunities, finance, sources of business assistance and quality of life factors. Supervises community analysis studies in a multi-county basis. Initiates independent research into issues and programs affecting the state's economic profile. Plans, coordinates and produces regular instructional programs for those involved in economic development efforts. Develops and implements programs for coordinating public and private capital resources as well as business, management and technical efforts. Supervises programs for operating full-service information centers for business start-ups. Develops and supervises a program for providing technical and managerial assistance to local communities and organizations in support of new business start-ups. Develops and implements a program for locating companies with export potential; provides extensive assistance to these companies in exporting their goods or services.
Knowledge of available resources throughout the state to attract and aid business. Knowledge of public relations and marketing programs. Knowledge of business operations. Knowledge of state and agency budgetary systems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to plan, organize direct complex special projects. Ability to direct, oversee and evaluate the work of professional staff.
A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in promoting economic development efforts.