OEA announces New Intern

The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) announces the selection of Nick Starling as the new intern for spring 2015. A native of Easley, Nick joins the OEA team while pursuing a Business Administration degree at Southern Wesleyan University. Nick’s responsibilities will include prospecting and marketing for both industrial and commercial investment attraction to Oconee County. “It is exciting to have Nick on the team and have him help us with our economic development efforts,” stated Richard Blackwell, executive director of the Oconee Economic Alliance. “It is also important to provide students an opportunity to integrate their classroom skills within a real-world work environment. This internship allows Nick to gain valuable skills to pursue a business career and I look forward to his contributions.” The Oconee Economic Alliance is a public-private nonprofit effort to accelerate job creation and capital investment.