South Carolina Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Type of Business, South Carolina, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business
South Carolina Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on South Carolina counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit South Carolina counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Type of Business | Contract Count | $ Amount | South Carolina | 2008 | -- | 4,330 | $3,263,716,793 |
South Carolina | 2008 | Federal Government Organization | 10 | $1,103,127 |
South Carolina | 2008 | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) | 1 | $65,745 |
South Carolina | 2008 | Hospital | 4 | $57,025 |
South Carolina | 2008 | JWOD Participating Nonprofit Agency | 50 | $8,195,436 |
South Carolina | 2008 | Local Government Organization | 9 | $84,036 |
South Carolina | 2008 | Minority Institution (MI) | 234 | $9,602,598 |
South Carolina | 2008 | Other Educational Institution | 13 | $1,998,480 |
South Carolina | 2008 | Other Nonprofit Institution | 61 | $44,267,289 |
South Carolina | 2008 | Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States | 539 | $140,247,145 |
South Carolina | 2008 | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States | 262 | $23,721,105 |
South Carolina | 2008 | State Government Organization | 49 | $35,649,789 |
TOTAL | | | 5,562 | $3,528,708,568 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:07:25 www.forthecommondefense.org