Mike Panasko is head of Innovate Anderson, an organization working to encourage economic development in Anderson County.

Project Criteria: Quality of Place

By Mike Panakso
Posted April 23, 2008

Economic Development Projects evaluate many different types of criteria when deciding on where to make that next capital investment. Projects look at cost of utilities, labor, infrastructure, proximity to raw materials, and the list goes on and on. Read more...

Start-up Support

By Mike Panakso
Posted March 25, 2008

The Upstate is on the verge of another great event being driven by John Warner titled “InnoVenture”. Now I am sure pieces will be written on the conference itself, but it offers a chance to look at one of the supporting organizations in growing South Carolina’s competitive base for attracting start-up companies. Read more...

Goals, Vision

By Mike Panakso
Posted March 16, 2008

I thought it might be of interest for folks to look at what we are setting our sights on for the year in terms of goals for the organization. Read more...

Catch & Release, now come back!!

By Mike Panakso
Posted February 27, 2008

The fishing world’s spotlight illuminated Anderson County and Lake Hartwell during the 2008 Bassmaster Classic, February 22-24. Read more...

The Private Sector Factor

By Mike Panakso
Posted February 26, 2008

Private Sector Support is a Key Ingredient to Economic Development Read more...

Anderson and Photonics

By Mike Panakso
Posted January 17, 2008

Anderson, Working to Become the Photonics Capital of the World Read more...

Lights, Cameras- Action

By Mike Panakso
Posted December 12, 2007

One thing any and all companies need in order to operate is access to utilities. What some of us take for granted everyday: gas, power, sewer, and water- make-up the key components to running any company headquarters, research and development, or manufacturing operation. Read more...

University Created, Partnership Driven

By Mike Panakso
Posted December 6, 2007

University Created, Partnership Driven In the Nov/Dec issue of “Business Xpansion Journal”, Rachel Duran begins her article describing the dynamic nature of the automotive supplier base. The automotive supplier base is becoming more technologically driven from the need to create innovative products for us, the consumer. Read more...

How to be inspired

By Mike Panakso
Posted December 4, 2007

To be honest, I was not sure how to best kick-off a blog. Particularly a blog focused on recruitment, marketing/business development, retention, expansion- in short, Economic Development. Not necessarily a topic easily digested. Read more...

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