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SCTAC Awarded $750,000 in Appropriation Funds

Submitted by: Brett Turner on Jan 12, 2010 at 9:00 am Tagged with: SCTAC; Bob Inglis; Economic Development Source: South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center

Greenville, SC – Board Members and local business leaders gathered today with SCTAC’s President and CEO, Jody Bryson, to thank Congressman Inglis for his efforts to secure $750,000 in federal appropriations for the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center.

“We are incredibly grateful to Congressman Inglis for his continued support of SCTAC,” said Bryson. “The funding will be used for vital renovations to Taxi Way B-3, updates that will not only improve safety on Donaldson Field but will assist in maintaining an efficient flow of air traffic. Today, as SCTAC continues to expand our services to our current tenants, this money will make us more attractive to future tenants as well, which will ultimately lead to more Upstate jobs. We appreciate Congressman Inglis’ commitment to job creation here at SCTAC and to the state.”

SCTAC is recognized as a major aircraft maintenance and modification center with an 8,000 ft. by 150 ft. concrete primary runway well-suited for air cargo and other aviation-related business. The facility generates over $220 million in annual economic impact to South Carolina.

“SCTAC is an important economic engine for our county in creating jobs and economic growth,” said Inglis. “I’m glad we were able to assist them in their efforts.”

Inglis said the Fourth District office has strict criteria that appropriations requests must meet: an important federal role, an assist to economic development and matching local funds. “This is how our office judges requests. Other people, obviously, aren’t so strict,” Inglis said.

On behalf of the Board of SCTAC and its employees, current Chairman John Hopkins said, “I am grateful for Congressman Inglis’ support and leadership to secure this funding which will contribute to securing new business in the Upstate, as well as increase their ability to compete in today’s global economy.

About SCTAC:
South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center is located on 2,600 acres in Greenville, SC. The strategic location along the I-85 growth corridor provides a multimodal range of transport options, with convenient access to air, interstate, rails, and ports. The center is also convenient to downtown Greenville and major business centers such as Atlanta and Charlotte. For more information on SC Technology and Aviation Center, or to learn more about available industrial or aviation facilities at the Greenville center, please visit www.sc-tac.com.

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