One Voice Newsletter

It’s officially Manufacturing Month! October will be jam-packed with events celebrating the industry, and we’re kicking things off today at Mercedes-Benz Vans Charleston with Governor McMaster’s proclamation recognizing the month and the formal launch of our new More To Be Made campaign highlighting careers in manufacturing.

On top of that, our Vision and Voice Tour keeps rolling! Nearly 200 members joined us this week in Bluffton and Hartsville, bringing plenty of energy.

Thank you to all of our members for the great engagement over the past few weeks. We’re excited to keep that momentum going.

In This Issue

• • Four on Friday
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member Spotlight

Four on Friday

1. USC, Westinghouse Sign Agreement for Nuclear Workforce Training Center
The University of South Carolina inked a deal with Westinghouse related to the school’s plans for a nuclear workforce training center within its engineering school. The agreement signed Tuesday at the South Carolina Nuclear Summit in Columbia kickstarts talks between USC and the nuclear giant. It does not commit Westinghouse to any investment in the training center. Read more.

2. Member Monday: Boyd Jones Honored as SCMC Finance Professional of the Year
In this week’s edition of Member Monday, we highlighted Boyd Jones of Pinnacle + Synovus, who was named SCMC’s 2026 Finance Professional of the Year at the South Carolina Workforce and Manufacturing Summit. The award recognizes Jones’ leadership, expertise, and 45-year career in banking. Read his story here.

3. CATENA-X Introductory Webinar Set for Oct. 21
Join SCMC on October 21 for an introductory webinar on Catena-X, the world’s first open and collaborative data network built to connect every company in the global automotive supply chain. It allows automakers, suppliers, and tech providers to share information safely and securely. Learn more about major OEMs Catena-X requirements and how suppliers can prepare in this introductory webinar. Register here.

4. South Carolina Ranks No. 6 State for Doing Businsess
South Carolina was ranked the No. 6 state for doing business in Area Development’s 2026 rankings. The state also earned top marks for business incentives and permitting predictability, while ranking No. 2 for government responsiveness and speed to market and No. 3 for workforce training. Read more.