December 2011

SCTAC Board of Directors and staff wish you and your family blessings of prosperity in business and in health this holiday season! Upstate Alliance Introduces New Aerospace Focus Aviation and aerospace companies are soaring to success at SCTAC and in the Upstate. The Upstate's advanced materials research and manufacturing, engineering and workforce training have allowed several aviation related companies to flourish here. As a result, the Upstate Alliance recently added a an aerospace focus to their marketing strategy to bring businesses to the Upstate. Companies such as Lockheed Martin, Michelin, Cytec and the newly established, Carbures, proudly call SCTAC home. These companies along with GE Aviation, Champion Aerospace, Greenville-Spartanburg International and several general aviation facilities add to the Upstate's allure. There are over 50 aviation related companies in the Upstate. In addition, the Upstate is home to a diverse presence of advanced manufacturers, including a growing cluster of automotive and advanced materials companies. Established supply chains for raw materials and products also provide excellent opportunities to the aerospace industry. SCTAC and the Upstate provide a strategic location for subcontractors and suppliers to aviation parts manufacturers.  To learn more about the Upstate Alliance and their partnership with SCTAC to bring aviation related companies to the Upstate, click here. Allen Inglesby Named Director Emeritus at SC Technology & Aviation Center The South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC) named Allen Inglesby Director Emeritus of the SCTAC Board of Directors today recognizing his committed service and leadership. During his 30 years of involvement with the SCTAC Board of Directors, Inglesby served as Chairman and Member-At-Large, saw the re-branding of SCTAC as well as several key investments and expansions totaling well over $350 million. "The Board and I truly appreciate Allen's dedication and direction while serving on the SCTAC Board of Directors," says Jody Bryson, President and CEO of SCTAC. "His experience and understanding has greatly contributed to the progression of SCTAC as an economic development epicenter in the Upstate." As co-founder and president of I&M Industrials Inc. where he has worked for over 40 years, Inglesby is well-respected throughout the state for his experience in the field of compressed air, steam applications and controls. His continued success as an entrepreneur and dedicated business-man can be seen through I&M Industrials' achievements and unprecedented obligation to customer service in South Carolina and Georgia. Inglesby has been an enthusiastic member of the Donaldson Fire Service Area Board. His clear passion for the Donaldson Center Fire Department is evidenced by more than 20 years of previous participation with the Fire Service Board. Inglesby also served on the Board of Directors for Industrial Compressors Distributors Association, the Greenville Airport Commission, the United Cerebral Palsy Board of Directors, and several other prestigious clubs and organizations across the state and nationally during his 50+ years of professional business experience. Inglesby and his wife of over 20 years, Carol Inglesby, are blessed with four children and seven grandchildren, and reside in Greenville, S.C.

Taxiway B Update Donaldson Field at SCTAC received $1.35 million for the completion of Taxiway B. The completion of this important infrastructure will significantly impact operations, especially those of Lockheed Martin, contributing to a $1.4 billion impact to local and state-wide economy. Construction is well underway, with paving happening now and the Taxiway should be completed before the end of the year. The Story of SCTAC Featured in Greenville Book The story of SCTAC from an Air Force Base to a global business hub will be featured in the Greenville: Imprints of a City book telling the story of Greenville from textiles to technology. SCTAC would like to thank our sponsors for their generous contribution toward SCTAC's spread. We would like to thank 3M, Crucible Chemicals and the Southern Connector for helping SCTAC tell our story from an Air Force base to a global, technology and aviation business hub benefiting from Greenville's location, workforce and business climate. Keep a look out for the Greenville: Imprints of a City book and for an interactive display at the Upstate History Museum. Fun, Holiday Fact! Did you know today, December 12, is National Poinsettia Day? The poinsettia flower is named after Greenville, S.C.'s, Joel Roberts Poinsett, who brought the flower to the U.S. during his time as the first U.S. Minister to Mexico in 1825 where it is now a traditional Christmas decoration.  Poinsett is also the origin of the Poinsett hotel in downtown Greenville as well as the Poinsett Bridge and Poinsett Highway in Greenville County. Happy holidays! Contact Us: Christina Scavone Public Relations 864-451-5751