Blackwell: “We are not eliminated” (Michelin)

Richard Blackwell does not completely rule out the chance that Michelin might, in fact, commit to an Oconee County investment.  When the decision was made last month that there would not be a second extension of Michelin’s option to buy Golden Corner Commerce Park property, the prospects for a large distribution center in the Fair Play area seemed dead.  But not entirely, as Blackwell explained during today’s meeting of the county Economic Alliance.  He referred to a statement attributed to a Michelin spokesman that said Michelin is still deliberating on the project.  “Michelin has not ruled out anything,” Blackwell quoted the company spokesman as saying.  However, Oconee is re-marketing the GCCP to attract others.