EngenuitySC

What benefit is a knowledge economy to the Midstate?

The global need for innovation makes the knowledge economy the future.  Those with an entrepreneurial spirit are shaping tomorrow.

A knowledge economy will attract innovative, high-tech individuals and companies to the Midstate.  These types of companies help retain local talent and help attract new talent to the region, while creating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.  This culture provides the environment necessary for individuals and companies to cultivate, grow, and sustain their ideas, products, and services in the Midstate.

Having innovative individuals and companies base their research and operations in the Midstate will create a higher demand for local goods and services, thereby creating greater economic prosperity for the region.

With a progressive and visionary local government, a committed and energetic business community, an ideal geographic location, a vibrant social environment, and research-focused higher education institutions led by the University of South Carolina, the Midstate region is uniquely positioned to provide a home for innovation, as well as a home for those who create it.

What benefit is a knowledge economy to me personally?

A knowledge economy will improve the quality of life and create diversity in job opportunities in the Midstate.  Knowledge economies attract innovative, high-tech companies that offer high salaries to local residents, present new opportunities for students, and raise the standard of living.