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Amazon's deal failed because of the state, it was not what happened with Columbia.
As in most states, the use of the term "Columbia" (or insert your state's capital here) is shorthand for the state government.
Personally, I'm glad they did what they did in the Amazon case. I'm all for incentives, as long it's a "cents for dollars" deal - that is, the state gives or waives fees/taxes that amount to "cents" in comparison to the "dollars" that the prospective business would contribute to the state's bottom line in other ways.
New jobs coming to the area is great. But what remains to be seen is whether or not they are going to pay a livable wage. If not then their presence does little to help the local economy.
New jobs coming to the area is great. But what remains to be seen is whether or not they are going to pay a livable wage. If not then their presence does little to help the local economy.
I say *Show Me The Money*!
Don't forget or discount the spinoff effect - vendors and contractors that will benefit, creating their own jobs that may well pay more than those at the facility itself. Plus, this company makes it a point (much like Whole Foods) to source as many ingredients locally as possible, helping local natural/organic farms, of which there are a surprising number.
Here's a more extensive list from Slow Food Upstate: Upstate S.C. Restaurants - Slow Food Upstate (http://www.slowfoodupstate.com/upstaterestaurantsfarms.htm - broken link)
"Extensive?" You mean the three others. And they aren't farm to table (except AGR, but who can afford that on a regular basis?). There is barely an entree under $20 between the four of these restaurants.
As in most states, the use of the term "Columbia" (or insert your state's capital here) is shorthand for the state government.
Personally, I'm glad they did what they did in the Amazon case. I'm all for incentives, as long it's a "cents for dollars" deal - that is, the state gives or waives fees/taxes that amount to "cents" in comparison to the "dollars" that the prospective business would contribute to the state's bottom line in other ways.
If it was his intent to blame the state government, then I agree. But, there is a thread blaming Columbia, not the state. His statement seemed to suggest Columbia.
New jobs coming to the area is great. But what remains to be seen is whether or not they are going to pay a livable wage. If not then their presence does little to help the local economy.
I say *Show Me The Money*!
Will they pay similar wages as the Stouffers Plant in Gaffney? Anyone know what they pay in Gaffney?
New jobs coming to the area is great. But what remains to be seen is whether or not they are going to pay a livable wage. If not then their presence does little to help the local economy.
I say *Show Me The Money*!
Aren't you the person who bemoaned the Sara Lee closure? This will be positive for the local economy because workers (many of which may be currently unemployed) will have a steady flow of income, regardless of the amount. They will spend a significant portion of that income here in the Upstate.
Aren't you the person who bemoaned the Sara Lee closure? This will be positive for the local economy because workers (many of which may be currently unemployed) will have a steady flow of income, regardless of the amount. They will spend a significant portion of that income here in the Upstate.
IMHO, anything coming to town to fill existing, vacant buildings is a huge plus. Having lived in a place which saw buildings torn down/blown up, and never replaced with new businesses for decades on end I can appreciate a company coming to town and filling up an older manufacturing/warehouse space.
A site like this further diversifies the local economy, and helps the whole.
IMHO, anything coming to town to fill existing, vacant buildings is a huge plus. Having lived in a place which saw buildings torn down/blown up, and never replaced with new businesses for decades on end I can appreciate a company coming to town and filling up an older manufacturing/warehouse space.
A site like this further diversifies the local economy, and helps the whole.
Adaptive re-use AND the fact it is a premium brand, the fastest growing in the organic industry, with facilities in Sonoma, Oregon, the UK and now Greenville. Premium organic brands don't just plop down in any old city.
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