Great to join @SCcommerce's Deputy Secretary Ashley Teasdal, @SCBiotech's President and CEO James Chappell, and @MorganStanley's Jason Russell at Morgan Stanley’s 2nd Annual Bio at the Bluff for a fireside chat on Life Sciences at the Local Level. South Carolina’s life sciences sector is thriving with innovation and incredible partnerships between our state, business, and research sectors. Together, we’re building an environment where ideas grow, opportunities flourish, and people thrive. Thank you to Morgan Stanley and all who are helping spotlight the bright future of life sciences in the Palmetto State.

Last week, I had the incredible fortune to tour Poly-Med's Piedmont, SC location and hear from their leadership team + @SCBiotech. This organization is making incredible advances in the development and production of medical devices that span the healthcare industry from sutures, to orthopedic implants, to cutting-edge cancer treating applications. Thank you for your commitment to continuous innovation and helping us spread S.C.'s life-saving fingerprints across the globe.

With world-class research institutions, an innovative workforce, and an expanding biotech infrastructure — SC's lifesaving fingerprints are continuing to provide better health and patient outcomes throughout our state and beyond. With SC recognized as a top destination for life sciences companies, it was my pleasure to speak at yesterday's @SCBiotech Annual Conference and present the Pinnacle Award for Organizational Contribution to Greg Marshall, Corporate VP and GM at @CRiverLabs. I encourage these professionals, organizations, and leaders to keep working hard, doing good, and aiming higher. #AimHigherSC