Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Corporate and Continuing Education at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to the newly formed South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission.
The 15-member commission will work to advance bilateral trade and investment between South Carolina and Ireland. Actions will include initiating joint action on policy issues of mutual interest, encouraging economic support, promoting business and academic exchanges, encouraging mutual investment in infrastructure, and addressing other issues as determined by the group.
Moorefield is one of two representatives on the commission from higher education. Seven members are appointed by the governor, four members are appointed by the speaker of the House, and four members are appointed by the president of the Senate.
Irish companies employ more than 5,900 South Carolinians. Since 2010, Irish companies have announced the creation of more than 1,433 new jobs and $239 million in capital investment.