State Rep. Russell Ott, D-St. Matthews, has been appointed to the new House ad-hoc State Economic Development and Utility Modernization Committee.
House Speaker Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, announced the formation of the committee on Wednesday.
Among the areas of consideration will be utility modernization, workforce development and infrastructure investment designed to attract industry.
Rep. Jay West, R-Belton, is chairman of the committee.
Smith said it is time for South Carolina, “to harness her diverse, dynamic position and maximize her full economic potential.”
“While I intend for the committee to study multiple facets of economic development, our desired outcome is simple: to foster the best business environment in the Southeast, attract and retain transformative industry into our state, and prepare a modern workforce capable of meeting the evolving demands of these industries. I am confident that South Carolina’s best days are ahead – and now is the time to prepare ourselves to rise to that occasion,” he said.
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