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the tobacco industry throughout China. The company’s new Beijing representative was instrumental in securing orders for a new U.S. government building, plus renovations at China National Radio and a Daimler facility; all three projects are under construction in Beijing. This year’s mission will include stops in three Chinese cities: the aforementioned Shenzhen and Xiamen, plus Shanghai. South Carolina businesses also will visit the special administrative region of Hong Kong. But the mission’s main focus will be on Shenzhen and Xiamen, China’s first cities to implement capitalist reforms in 1980. In less than 30 years, Shenzhen has grown into a metropolis of 10 million people and is the richest city in mainland China. Shenzhen’s port is one of the busiest in the world and enjoys 10 times more annual volume than South Carolina’s own Port of Charleston. Xiamen is the venue for the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT). As China’s largest investment conference, CIFIT will showcase the investment climates, policies, and opportunities of regions throughout the world in an effort to guide Chinese enterprises to invest successfully overseas. The mission also includes industry recruiters throughout South Carolina. These government officials and economic development professionals will meet with Chinese companies in an effort to recruit inward investment to South Carolina. To date, Chinese companies have invested more than $280 million in South Carolina and have created more than 1,400 jobs in the state. “As South Carolina’s exports con- tinue to grow, so do the businesses engaged in export activity in our state. South Carolina’s diverse economy is producing more products enjoyed by more people all around the world, and this export growth directly translates into job opportunities for South Carolinians. Last Power Sources. OUTH CAROLINA is the perfect place to nurture discovery and innovation, with university research programs, specialized training centers and laboratories. The SC Power Team will connect you with strategically located sites and buildings, state and local incentives, workforce training, and the largest electric power system in the state. Let us connect your next facility location! Contact Fred Gassaway at Fgassaway@SCpowerteam.com www.SCpowerteam.com/bf 1201 Main St., Suite 1710, Columbia, SC 29201 I (803) 254 9211 Representing the Electric Cooperatives & Santee Cooper #1503 at www.BusinessFacilities.com BUSINESS FACILITIES 21 http://www.SCpowerteam.com/bf http://www.SCpowerteam.com/bf http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilities - September 2008

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