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  Edgefield County Business Leader Honored by Department of Commerce web posted March 21, 2013  COLUMBIA, S.C. – Edgefield
County's Edward
S. Oh, president and CEO of US Fibers, was honored yesterday as an
Ambassador for Economic Development by the Department of Commerce as
part of South Carolina’s Industry Appreciation Week. The ceremony took
place in Columbia on Tuesday, March 19 on the grounds of the Governor’s
mansion and highlighted 47 individuals from 46 counties for their
exceptional efforts to bolster community and economic development
activities in South Carolina. “South Carolina is becoming the new ‘it’ state for doing business. And industry and local leaders are helping show the nation and the world the benefits the Palmetto State has to offer companies. Today we celebrate the local leaders who are making a difference and improving the competitiveness of their communities,” said Gov. Nikki Haley. Oh and his Pac Tell Group opened US Fibers in Edgefield County in 2004. Since that time they have expanded several times, most recently in 2012. Multiple states were courting US Fibers for these investments but both times Oh made the commitment to Edgefield County. He and his leadership team are involved in various business associations promoting growth throughout South Carolina. In 2012, Oh was elected president of the Korean Trade Association for the Southeast. Since 2004, Oh has continued has expand his company’s presence in South Carolina four different times, each time doubling in capacity and employment. Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell said, "We in Edgefield County are lucky to have Edward Oh and US Fibers. He continues to work hard to bring jobs to Edgefield County, and his vision continues to set the pace for others to follow. I congratulate him on being named the Edgefield County Ambassador for Economic Development." "With the growth and opportunities that US Fibers has afforded Edgefield County, we are privileged and honored to have them as a partner with our County," County Council Vice-chair Genia Blackwell said. "Congratulations to Mr. Oh and US Fibers for their recognition with Economic Development. We look forward to having you in Edgefield County for many years to come." “Economic development is a team effort, requiring input from organizations and individuals across the state. South Carolina continues to enjoy economic development successes because of the work of the individuals recognized as Ambassadors for Economic Development. They are a vital part of Team South Carolina,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. Each year the Department of Commerce joins local communities to thank businesses for their vital contributions to South Carolina’s economy. The Department of Commerce kicks off Industry Appreciation Week each year by recognizing individuals throughout South Carolina as Ambassadors for Economic Development. These individuals include local leaders from the private sector representing a variety of businesses and economic development organizations committed to securing new jobs and investment in their communities. © Copyright 2012 - 2013 All material is property of
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