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Trends in Industrial Construction among Topics at 2023 Global Carolina Connections Conference

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to serve as the media partner for this year’s Global Carolina Connections, the premier conference on foreign direct investment (FDI) and international manufacturing in the Carolinas. This year’s conference will be held in Greenville, SC, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Younts Conference Center on the campus of Furman University, with the VIP Reception being held on Tuesday, August 29 at Avenue in downtown Greenville. 

This conference brings together various stakeholders in the two states, including executives of foreign owned manufacturers as well as public and private sector allies who are active in the FDI recruiting space or supporting FDI clients. Presenting sponsors are Parker Poe and Rodl & Partner.

Construction Industry Highlight

Attendees from the Carolinas construction community will find the “Trends in the Industrial Construction Market” session (with panelists from Myers & Chapman, McMillan Pazdan Smith, and Suncap Property Group) of particular interest.

Additional topics

  • Foreign Direct Investment in the Carolina’s Aerospace Sector (i.e., companies like Toray Composites will be speaking)
  • A Fireside Chat with Siemens Mobility:  Investing in the Carolinas – and America – for the future of Infrastructure and Technology (EDPNC’s Chris Chung, Siemens)
  • Foreign Direct Investment Update from the Upstate South Carolina Alliance (John Lummus, President &  CEO, Upstate SC Alliance)
  • Cybersecurity issues for companies in the Carolinas (JP Morgan)

Now in its 10th year, the conference has brought together thousands of leaders from foreign-owned and affiliated companies to discuss topics of immediate relevance and importance. Past topics include top management talent for global businesses; global automotive manufacturing in the Carolinas – current impacts and future trends; workforce development for international companies; and updates on North and South Carolina’s FDI recruitment and international trade strategies.

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