What they’re saying about Boeing Charleston . …

Published 1:53 pm Thursday, August 13, 2009

Curiosity about the future of Boeing’s 787 second line and its Charleston, S.C., facility continues to grow here in the Puget Sound region.

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the Boeing Charleston-related news items you may have missed from the last 48 hours:

• Boeing potential move draws bad blood in Northwest – Charleston City Paper.

  Key excerpt:

  (S.C. Gov. Mark) Sanford says that the trash-talkers in the Evergreen State are underestimating South Carolina’s appeal and the state’s commitment to competing for the new assembly line.

  “South Carolina last year was fourth in the nation in labor force growth, which points to the fact that a lot of people are moving to South Carolina because they believe in the opportunities that come with living here,” Sanford says, noting the state saw a record $4.17 billion in capital investment last year.

• Community leaders meet face to face with Boeing –ABC News 4 Charleston

  Key quote:

  “What we will do is make sure Boeing has all the tools and assets it needs to be successful and grow where they are” — South Carolina Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor.

• Boeing donates $25,000 to Trident United Way to help with child literacy program – Charleston Regional Business Journal
• Boeing looks to non-union Southern plant – Socialistworker.org