“Former federal judge played pivotal role in landing Boeing”

The Greenville News reports on Billy Wilkins role in the Boeing deal in an article entitled "Former federal judge played pivotal role in landing Boeing."

Wilkins and other members of Nexsen Pruet's Economic Development team worked with Boeing officials to negotiate the incentives package approved by the South Carolina legislature. 

The October 31st article says "the work of Greenville attorney and former federal judge Billy Wilkins played a pivotal role in landing the aerospace giant to North Charleston."

State Senator Larry Martin of Pickens told The Greenville News that “Wilkins played a tremendous role in helping bring the Boeing folks back in the discussion at a point in time when it was very critical and contributed greatly to the ultimate success of what occurred this week."

Other reports about the Boeing deal:

GSA Business - "For a moment, Boeing brought accord in Columbia" 

The State - “How the Boeing deal was done”

The Charlotte Observer - "S.C. traveled a long road to land Boeing"

The Post and Courier - "Bringing Boeing to S.C. THE ART OF THE DEAL"

The Seattle Times - "S.C. decision transforms Boeing's relationship with Washington, labor unions"