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April 23, 2020

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster Taps James Burns to Lead Economic Revitalization Plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Recognizing the impact of COVID-19’s impact to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster has announced the creation of accelerateSC, a coordinated economic revitalization plan involving small and large business leaders, healthcare professionals, local government officials, and education professionals. 

James Burns, a partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough and a former chief of staff to then-Gov. Nikki Haley, will serve as accelerateSC’s executive director. Burns and the rest of the membership are serving in a voluntary capacity. For further information about accelerateSC and its members, visit the governor’s website here.