Boeing Brings Jobs to South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson

On October 28, 2009, Boeing announced that they had chosen their North Charleston, South Carolina facility as the site for a second 787 Dreamliner final assembly line. This is tremendous news not just for the people of Charleston but for all the families of South Carolina. As we have seen with the success of Michelin across the state including Lexington recruited from France by Governor Jim Edwards and BMW at Greer secured by the late Governor Carroll Campbell bringing new jobs, Boeing’s decision will have a broader impact on our state’s economy. As noted in the October 29, 2009 edition of The State, “S.C. officials expect a network of companies will spring up across the state to support Boeing's operations, just as businesses sprang up around BMW's Upstate plant, opened in the 1990s.”

This decision by Boeing is a testament to the strong workforce in South Carolina. I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of so many members of our communities who continue to fight to bring more jobs to South Carolina. In particular, South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Joe Taylor has shown excellent leadership. I’ve been grateful to work with Secretary Taylor and other leaders as we keep our commitment to those we serve to promote South Carolina as a leader for industry and innovation in the positive environment of a Right to Work state.