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SCDAN: Concept and Potential for SC
Drew Felty
drewfelty@scdan.org
www.linkedin.com/in/drewfelty
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SC Today
Defense & Aerospace - industries with several SC intersections:
The Aerospace industry in SC includes*: More than 200 aerospace-related companies
More than 23,000 South Carolinians employed
Widely distributed throughout the state
The Military has a $15.7 billion annual influence on the SC economyincluding**:
Direct support by the DoD for eight major military bases
The S.C. National Guard
More than 900 defense contractors
More than 56,000 military retirees
* Published in Jun 2013 by the South Carolina Department of Commerce** Published in Nov 2012 by the South Carolina Military Base Task Force
BAE
Boeing
Eaton
General Dynamics
General Electric
Goodrich
Honeywell
Lockheed Martin
Michelin
SAIC
SCRA
Stevens Aviation
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SC Today
* Department of Defense FY 2012 spending data from
usaspending.gov, place of performance - South Carolina
Defense spending in SC isstatewide*
SC industry, economy, and
infrastructure are growing
But the scale isnt too large:
Columbia is the geographicandpopulation center point
SC Population of 4.7M is lessthan Atlanta, GA metro area
GSP to CHS ~ 3 hour drive
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SCDANConcept
Connectthe multiple local and task-specific resources available to our industries
Communicatenews, data, and information intersecting SCs Defense & Aerospacecommunity
Provide a forumfor SC industry related issues and initiatives
Advocatewith local, State, and Federal Government representatives
Enhanceand educatethe SC workforce
Networkmultiple large and small businesses with individuals for project teaming,collaboration, and overall innovation
Supportand growopportunities for South Carolina Veterans
South Carolina is ready for a statewidenetwork that can:
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SCDANModels
Charleston Defense Contractors Association Formed in 2002, currently ~ 300 members, multiple conferences, focused on issues and
opportunities facing the Charleston, South Carolina defense community
South Carolina Department of Commerce
SC Military Base Task Force - assesses impact and makes recommendations for BRAC
SC Aerospace Task Forceenhances and grows the states aerospace industry
North Carolina Defense Business Association
Founded in 2010, currently ~ 250 members, connects multiple intrastate organizations
including:
NCMBC business development entity of the North Carolina Community College System
NC Military Foundation statewide/non-partisan/nonprofit economic development org
Match Force - the States official, free web portal for federal contracting
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SCDANPotential
SCDAN
Defense &AerospaceIndustry Small
Business
LocalOrganizations
LocalGovernment
StateGovernment
FederalGovernment
EconomicDevelopment
ContinuingEducation
Individuals
Veterans
South Carolina Defense
& Aerospace Network
SupportGrow
Enhance
IntroduceConnect
Network
Communicate
AdvocateIdentify
Discuss
Collaborate
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SCDANPotential
Next Steps Tellanyone and everyone potentially interested in SCDAN
Thinkon how you can help:
Gather potential members
Staff a founding board
Draft an initial charter
Sendme feedback on our potential mission and organization
Drew Felty
drewfelty@scdan.org 864-704-2968 linkedin.com/in/drewfelty
Internet footprint: InnoVenture webpage created: LINK
LinkedIn group created: LINK
Facebook site created: facebook.com/SCDANetwork#
Domain names secured:
SCDAN.com SCDAN.org SCDAN.info SCDAN.net
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