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South Carolina is committed to building a vibrant knowledge-based economy--one that will result in higher-paying jobs and, ultimately, a better standard of living and quality of life for its citizens. A cornerstone of this commitment is the visionary Centers of Economic Excellence Program, established by the S.C. General Assembly in 2002.

The CoEE Program is investing in talent and infrastructure at South Carolina's three research universities to drive economic development. The CoEE Program supports research in areas that will help South Carolina companies grow, attract new business to the state, build a technology-rich economy, and create more opportunities for South Carolinians.

The CoEE Program mission statement:

The South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence Program serves the public interest by creating incentives for the state's research
universities, in cooperation with other institutions of higher education
in the state, to raise capital from non-state sources to fund endowments for specialized research professorships. These professorships in turn serve as the nucleus for unique, university-based research centers which cultivate critical, public-private industrial partnerships, expand the state's knowledge base, create well-paying jobs, and enhance economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for the people of South Carolina.

CoEE FY2009 Annual Report

Full report

CoEE Comprehensive Program Evaluation 2003-2008

Full report * Executive summary

	South Carolina recruits one of the world's leading tourism experts through state's Centers of Economic Excellence Program
	CoEE Program creates 3,200 jobs, boosts economy
	State, donors fund Clemson Optoelectronics Center of Economic Excellence
	CoEE Endowed Chairs to form "brain trust," hold Oct. 30 conference to help steer S.C. economy toward science and advanced technology
	CU-ICAR recognized as top emerging technology research center

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