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Harrell Chairs Upcoming 2010 SLC Meeting

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Large participation means millions of dollars for SC's economy
(Columbia, SC) – With last year’s unanimous election of House Speaker Bobby Harrell as the Chairman of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), Charleston, SC was selected to host this year’s 2010 SLC Annual Meeting. This year’s conference is projected to surpass an estimated $3.5 million in economic impact for South Carolina as the number of expected guests from the 15-member states nears 2,000 participants.

Competitiveness Act Signed into Law

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Proactive job growth strategy created by private sector input
(Columbia, SC) – An innovative and proactive job growth strategy was made law earlier today. The Economic Development Competitiveness Act of 2010 (H. 4478) represents a key step in making South Carolina more attractive to new industry and helping our state’s existing businesses grow. The plan was developed by recommendations from an Economic Development Group of private sector industry leaders House Speaker Bobby Harrell created this past summer.