For more than a century, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has worked as a proactive voice for manufacturing, both in government and in the communities where our members’ facilities are located.  We have aggressively stood for pro-manufacturing policies and have worked hard to educate our public policymakers about the impact our operations have on South Carolina’s economy.  Fortunately, many lawmakers and business leaders have listened.  Some have done more than listen.

Eight years ago, the SCMA established its Defender of Manufacturing Award to recognize those leaders who have gone the extra mile in their support of South Carolina manufacturing.  In 2012 the award was renamed the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award.  

This year’s event will take place on December 10 at The Marriott in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  We are inviting you to partner with South Carolina’s manufacturers to celebrate our honorees and their impressive records of service to this essential part of our economy.  The reception will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

The 2015 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award recipients are Smyth McKissick with Alice Manufacturing and Bobby Hitt with South Carolina Department of Commerce. Richard Dillard, retired Milliken & Company executive, will also be honored with the SCMA Distinguished Service Award.

Please click here for sponsor opportunities. Non-manufacturers must sponsor to attend.

Individual Registration:  $125 for SCMA Members ($165 for non-member manufacturers)

Corporate Tables: $800 for SCMA/LMC Members (accommodates eight (8) guests).

**IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION, YOUR REGISTRATION WAS NOT COMPLETED, PLEASE CONTACT JESSICA WATTS AT 803-799-9695 OR WATTS@MYSCMA.COM**