Automotive Summit Coming Back to the Upstate

Since BMW's location to Upstate South Carolina, the industry has become one of the state's major economic players. With that in mind, the South Carolina Automotive Council will hold its second annual Automotive Summit from February 5-7, 2013, at The Hyatt in Greenville.  

The conference will provide manufacturers across the state opportunities to collaborate while providing new insights through focused breakout sessions, organizers said. Topics of discussion include growing investments in the Southeast, workforce development, and the automotive industry’s economic outlook.  

The sessions will be led by executives of Bosch, Bridgestone, Daimler, and General Dynamics, as well as S.C. Secretary of Commerce, Bobby Hitt.  The Summit will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Jochen Etzel, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.

“The SC Automotive Council will provide manufacturers expert insights into the future of the automotive industry in South Carolina. This summit will continue the momentum and growth of the auto cluster while maintaining our position at the forefront of a competitive, global industry,” said Lewis F. Gossett, President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, in a press release. 

The Southern automotive cluster has played a consistent and pivotal role in the growth of the South Carolina economy. Since 2011, over 6,800 new automotive jobs have been created in South Carolina, which is home to more than 300 manufacturing facilities that have generated $4.4 billion in new investments. 

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2013 Automotive Summit are available. For more information on the SCAC or to register for the 2013 Automotive Summit, visit www.scautomotivecouncil.com.