A recent article in the Charleston Regional Business Journal spotlighted Boeing's VP of supply chain management and operations Ray Conner. He spoke about his role and the direction Boeing was taking in driving to become a "new" Boeing. Industry experts view the North Charleston plant as a key part of the future and success of the company. Production is currently scheduled to begin in July 2011 with the first jets scheduled to roll out of the South Carolina plant in 2012.
The tremendous impact that Boeing brings to the Lowcountry can be felt throughout the entire local business community. The prospect of the #28 Fortune 500 company bringing such an important part of their future business to North Charleston has bolstered growth in our region and promises to drive future expansion. Boeing said that the plant could bring as many as 12,000 new jobs to Charleston and the brand and national awareness that Boeing draws will have far reaching impacts.
Governor Sanford didn't do everything right on his watch, but he did bring the biggest single investment in state history to our community. At a time when the pain of the downturn could be felt throughout the entire nation, Governor Sanford pioneered growth and development in helping to bring Boeing to Charleston.
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