South Carolina governor visiting Germany, a major driver of the state's economy
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is off to Germany next week to strengthen the business ties that have fueled an economic boom this century in the formerly struggling Southern state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is off to Germany next week to strengthen business ties that have fueled this century's economic boom in the formerly struggling Southern state.
The governor is an invited guest at the TDI conference, also known as the Day of German Industry. McMaster will give a keynote speech on South Carolina's relationships with German companies and participate in a panel discussion, South Carolina Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey said.
“South Carolina was the pioneer in reaching out around the world to companies and getting them to come here,” Lightsey said. “That really has been the backbone of South Carolina’s growth story.”
South Carolina ranks second in the U.S., behind Delaware, in a population-adjusted index that tracks foreign companies with distinct operations in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
