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The Striped Bass Challenge Returns to Green Pond Landing, Lake Hartwell, South Carolina Winter Classic Tournament

Posted on January 4, 2019 by - Convention & Visitors Bureau, Events, Tourism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | JANUARY 3, 2019

After a several very successful events, The Striped Bass Challenge (SBC) brings the 2019 Winter Classic to Green Pond Landing on January 5, 2019. Tournament organizer Mike Dillon says the folks at Visit Anderson, Anderson County, Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, and Golden Harvest Food Bank make putting on the event a pleasure.   “The SBC wants to put on a premier fishing tournament and the folks we work with here make that possible.” Dillon says. “This year we want to raise a lot of donations so we can help provide meals through the food bank.  Last year we raised enough food and money to provide over 57,000 meals and in the past 4 years the anglers have provided over 150,000 meals in total.   These folks have a great chance to win big prizes at dinner and at the ramp.  We’re excited to be able to do this again.”  He notes this tournament is possible due to the generosity of sponsors. “We couldn’t do it without Bass Pro Shops, American Ethanol, Cometic, and Johnson Outdoors for sure.” The SBC’s goal is to support the community near Anderson by raising enough food and cash donations so that Golden Harvest Food Bank can provide 100,000 meals, which is “almost double last year’s, so we are really counting on the anglers to bring in a lot of food.”  

This year anglers and others will be able to get their photo taken with the #3 NASCAR CUP series car which will be driven by Daytona 500 winner Austin Dillon at Daytona in February this year.  This gold, special edition Bass Pro Shops car will be on hand at the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center on Friday at 3:30.  The car will also be available to the public at Green Pond  Landing for photos from 12 to 4 on Saturday the 5th.. 

Anglers vie not only for the cash prizes but also for an off road vehicle provided by Textron, a special prize for the youth and another for the lady angler whose team brings in the largest fish. During the Captains’ Dinner, prizes are drawn for great products provided by event sponsors. Winners take away bait tanks, striper tubes, coolers, sunglasses, casting nets, fish finders, and more. Participants earn tickets by donating food and money to Golden Harvest, which ensures wins for both tournament teams and the local community.

Longtime event sponsors include: Humminbird, Minn Kota, Realtree, Hunt Brothers Pizza, Red Kap, Costa, Betts Nets, Grizzly Coolers, Hydro-Glow, Trophy Ridge Planer Boards, Traxtech, Driftmaster, Live Systems, Big Green Egg and more.  We are proud to welcome Shimano and Marinen Cometic Gaskets this year. 

The contest has 2-divisions; the Open/Family Division, designed with a guaranteed payout of $5,000 to the winner. The Pro Division, which is geared toward those interested in a higher level of competition, has a $20,000 guaranteed first place prize.

Bosch Expanding Anderson County Operations

Posted on November 30, 2018 by - Economic Development, Public Notices

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Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate the company’s continued growth, Bosch is investing an additional $45 million.

Employing approximately 402,000 associates worldwide, Bosch is a leading Internet of Things company that offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility and connected manufacturing. Its strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. With its sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering and sales network covers nearly every country in the world.

Located at 4421 S.C. Highway 81 in Anderson, S.C., the company’s Anderson County expansion will include new manufacturing capabilities to support the portfolio of its Mobility Solutions business sector in North America. Bosch is purchasing an adjacent property previously occupied by a Bosch joint venture.

The Bosch Anderson facility was founded in 1985 to produce fuel rails and has added production capabilities from a number of Bosch divisions that span many areas of the vehicle – including Powertrain Solutions, Automotive Electronics and Car Multimedia. The facility currently employs more than 1,200 associates. More information about open positions at the Anderson facility and other Bosch locations is available at www.bosch.us/careers.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project. A $100,000 Set Aside grant was also awarded to Anderson County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

QUOTES

“We have a rich history in South Carolina, and this expansion helps us to further serve our North American customers from the strong base we’ve built in the state. We are very proud of another milestone in our relationship with Anderson County and the state of South Carolina.” – Bosch in North America President Mike Mansuetti

“I’m proud to congratulate Bosch on yet another expansion in South Carolina. Having operated in our state for decades, this is a company that has played an integral role in the growth of South Carolina’s economy. I look forward to seeing this partnership continue to flourish in the years ahead.” – Gov. Henry McMaster

“Bosch has been a longtime member of Team South Carolina, and we’re excited to see them once again expand their operations in Anderson County. Our existing industries continue to be a major driver of our economy, and I’m excited to see what the future has in store for Bosch in South Carolina.” – Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

“Bosch continues to strengthen its Anderson operations and Anderson County appreciates Bosch’s continued investment and the economic impact on our community and the Upstate.” – Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn

“Anderson County is pleased to experience another growth with one of our community’s longstanding economic partners. I am delighted to have Bosch as a corporate neighbor in the community.” – Anderson County Councilman Tom Allen, District Four


FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Bosch is expanding its Anderson County operations.
  • $45 million capital investment.
  • Bosch is a leading global supplier of technology and services.
  • Located at 4421 S.C. Highway 81 in Anderson, S.C., the company’s Anderson County expansion will include new manufacturing capability for its Mobility Solutions business sector in North America.
  • Those interested in joining the Bosch team should visit http://www.bosch.us/careers for more information.