South Carolina

South Carolinans understand how a strong International Affairs Budget is vital to the state, and the USGLC is actively engaged across South Carolina. USGLC members have hosted meetings with members of the South Carolina Congressional delegation and members of presidential campaigns.

Key Facts

• South Carolina’s exports reach 192 countries across the globe.
• South Carolina’s manufacturing prowess in vehicles and machinery, and its coastal location and ports all help support growing export and international business opportunities.
• Nearly 550,000 jobs in South Carolina depend directly on exports, with new jobs being created every day.

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South Carolina Advisory Committee

In South Carolina, the USGLC partners with a diverse group of business, non-profit, academic, and military leaders to form state-wide Advisory Committees. The USGLC Advisory Committee works across the state to educate and inspire support from South Carolinans and policymakers on the importance of America’s civilian-led tools of diplomacy and development.

Full List of Advisory Committee Members
(as of 10/27/2011)

USGLC in South Carolina

November 20, 2011 Senator Lindsey Graham speaking at the USGLC dinner and forum on protecting development and foreign assistance at the Citadel.Click here to view photos of the event.

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July 12, 2011 During our 2011 USGLC Washington Conference, State Representative and military veteran James Smith discussed the importance of U.S. global engagement and the International Affairs Budget with a local radio station in Columbia, South Carolina.

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March 2011 Retired Lieutenant General Norman Seip Voices support for the International Affairs Budget

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January 28, 2010 University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides, in conjunction with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, hosted a special evening on U.S. foreign policy.