South Carolina & the Wider World
Trade, investment, supply chains and national security have a way of arriving at home — often before anyone here has voted on them.
Why this still matters
Decades of work across insurance and reinsurance jurisdictions taught Woody that events which look distant rarely stay distant.
The companies that employ our neighbors compete in national and international markets. Decisions made in Columbia, Washington, D.C. or overseas reach a South Carolina worker surprisingly quickly.
Looking outward is not a distraction from South Carolina. It is how you see what may be heading toward it.
What I'm watching
- Trade and tariff decisions affecting South Carolina manufacturers and growers
- Foreign direct investment and the jobs that follow it
- Supply chain exposure for our ports and manufacturers
- International relationships built through business, faith and friendship
Other issues
Growth & Infrastructure
Our roads were built for a smaller town. Growth keeps arriving whether the pavement does or not.
Read moreInsurance & Risk
An area of genuine professional expertise — where Woody can contribute something beyond political opinion.
Read moreTaxes & the Cost of Living
Every public dollar began as money earned by someone. Everyday costs are squeezing families and small employers alike.
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