Verdin’s Too Featured at The Brew
May 24, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Main Street Laurens hosted another edition of The Brew last week. This edition of The Brew was hosted by and featured…
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LCDC Launches “Visit Laurens County” to Profile Local Businesses and Attractions
May 17, 2023
Earlier this month, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) launched “Visit Laurens County,” an online story map that aims to spotlight the assets located in Laurens County. The idea for…
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Cooper Motor Expands with Acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
April 26, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton, South Carolina, announced today the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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Clinton Economic Development Corporation Posts RFP for Redeveloping 100 and 102 West Main Street
April 16, 2023
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation recently posted a Request For Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified developers to submit their proposals to redevelop 100 and 102 West Main Street in Clinton. The…
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Fibertex Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting
March 28, 2023
Today the Laurens County Development Corporation celebrated the latest expansion of Fibertex Nonwovens A/S in Gray Court at their Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Welcoming remarks were given by Fibertex NA President…
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South Carolina leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles
February 16, 2023
S.C. export sales total $31.5 billion in 2022, up 6% over 2021 Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and the South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports)…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner – Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead
February 13, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner was held on February 9th at Presbyterian College. The event was an opportunity to reflect on 44 years of service, celebrate county…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Launches State’s First Electric Vehicle Website
February 12, 2023
Geared to Help Expand the Industry’s Growth in South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today announced the launch of scpowersev.com, a virtual hub highlighting South Carolina’s growing electric vehicle (EV) industry…
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Ten at the Top Announces the Addition of Anna-Elyse Lewis Abrams to Communications Coordinator
February 7, 2023
Ten at the Top (TATT) is pleased to announce the addition of Anna-Elyse Lewis Abrams to the position of Communications Coordinator. Her role will be centered around TATT’s mission to…
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Yanfeng Expanding Operations in Laurens County
January 18, 2023
$49.6 million investment to create approximately 58 new jobs over the next five years COLUMBIA, S.C. – Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, today announced the expansion of its operations…
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South Carolina releases record-breaking industry recruitment in 2022
January 6, 2023
$10.27 billion in announced capital investment, most in state history The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2022 industry recruitment results which reflect historic economic activity. From January…
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City of Clinton Incubator Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
December 19, 2022
Last Friday, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce made the opening of the City of Clinton Incubator official with the celebratory ribbon cutting and grand opening. The incubator is a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs MOU with United Kingdom to Bolster Economic Development
December 12, 2022
South Carolina is the 3rd State to Sign MOU with U.K. Governor Henry McMaster recently joined United Kingdom Trade Minister Greg Hands to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between…
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LCDC Holds Open House and Office Ribbon Cutting
December 7, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) moved into their new space on the Square in Laurens back in April but made it official with a ribbon cutting and open house…
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Essential Cabinetry Group to expand operations in Greenville County, S.C.
December 5, 2022
Essential Cabinetry Group, a leading cabinetry company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 156 new jobs. “The investment in…
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Motor City Racks Expanding S.C. Presence with New Operations in Laurens County
November 9, 2022
$26 million investment will create 88 new jobs Motor City Racks, a supplier of automotive and industrial racking products, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with new…
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City of Laurens Seeks Public Input – Schedules Series of Meetings on Ten Year Plan
October 17, 2022
The City of Laurens wants to hear from residents as they begin the job of updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan is a document that includes the City’s history,…
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Laurens County Resident “Skills Up” for Higher Earning Potential
October 5, 2022
September was Workforce Development Month in South Carolina. There is a real need for technically trained individuals. With short-term training a person can tap into careers with good earning potential…
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Got Junk? No Worries, New Local Business Comes to the Rescue
September 25, 2022
Everyone has at least one junk drawer in their house. Some have more junk than others. If you have a room or a garage that is overrun with junk, or…
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Europastry establishing operations in Laurens County
September 14, 2022
$23 million investment will create 155 new jobs Europastry, a global leader in baked goods, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The company’s $23 million investment will…
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Upstate Alliance Partners with LCDC to Host Small Group Gatherings at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary in Laurens
September 12, 2022
Upstate Alliance (UA) partnered with Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) to host one of their monthly Small Group Gatherings in downtown Laurens. The event was held on Wednesday, September 7…
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Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC expanding and moving corporate headquarters to Laurens County
August 24, 2022
$16 million investment will create 80 new jobs Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC, a leading supplier, distributor and manufacturer of children’s toys, today announced plans to move its expanding corporate headquarters…
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The Brew – Coffee and Conversation about Laurens County
August 22, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted another session of “The Brew” last week at Laurens CPW in Laurens. Each event begins with a presentation by a local entrepreneur about their…
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SC Collaboration Website Inspires Future Workforce
July 7, 2022
Through the ongoing efforts of the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) to build and grow the workforce pipeline in Laurens County, they recently learned of a creative new platform to…
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Tipsy Gypsy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
July 6, 2022
Tipsy Gypsy, or TG Consignment Boutique, opened in Clinton last Friday and today they were welcomed to the community with the official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening with the…
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LCDC Holds HR Roundtable Discussion
June 29, 2022
On Wednesday, June 29th, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) hosted an HR Roundtable for over 32 HR representatives and leaders from local industries, utilities, educational institutions, and city and…
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The Brew – Coffee and Conversation about all Things Laurens County
June 27, 2022
Last week, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Main Street Clinton, hosted another session of The Brew. The Brew is a bi-monthly meeting providing a unique opportunity for local…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is Hiring a Tourism Marketing Manager
June 22, 2022
Do you love all things Laurens County? Would you like to be a part of a dynamic team promoting tourism in Laurens County? If so, there is a job for…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session June 22
June 13, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Main Street Clinton, invites you to join us for next week’s meeting of The Brew. The meeting will take place on…
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Ribbon Cutting for A2 Exterminators
June 13, 2022
Wednesday, June 8th, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening ribbon cutting celebration in the City of Laurens for A2 Exterminators. Chamber President/CEO, Amanda Munyan, and City…
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City of Laurens to Support Small Businesses Using Social Media
May 23, 2022
The city of Laurens knows that small business is the heartbeat of small towns and that want to do something to support local small businesses The City of Laurens wants…
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City of Laurens Moves to Meet the Demand for Rental Housing
May 3, 2022
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, City Council held a special called meeting to approve the sale of City of Laurens property just off East Hampton Street in the area known…
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Food Truck Monday and LCDC Meet & Greet Get Rave Reviews
April 6, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation hosted a Meet & Greet on Monday during Clinton’s second Food Truck Monday event. The meet & greet was held at the office of Berkshire…
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LCDC Holds Annual Industry & Investor Appreciation Golf Tournament
April 5, 2022
Last Friday, the Laurens County Development Corporation held their annual Industry & Investor Appreciation Golf Tournament. Held at the beautiful Musgrove Mill Golf Club each year, this tournament is not…
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LCDC Relocates to New Space on the Square in Laurens
April 4, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation announced last year the planned relocation to office space in the Midtown Building above the Coffee Roost on the Square in Laurens. Given the location…
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LCDC to Hold Meet & Greet in Conjunction with Food Truck Monday
March 30, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation is hosting a Meet & Greet during Clinton’s Food Truck Monday next week, April 4th. The Meet & Greet will be held at the office…
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Senn’s State of the City Address Shines Light on Improvements and Growth
March 17, 2022
Mayor Senn brought another first to Laurens on Tuesday with the city’s first “state of the city” address. The setting for the event was the Capitol Theatre now owned by…
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City of Laurens First State of the City Address Scheduled for March 15
March 14, 2022
Another first for Laurens will take place on Tuesday, March 15. Laurens Mayor, Nathan Senn, will take to the stage at the Historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Laurens to provide a…
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Food Truck Monday in Clinton a Big Success
March 7, 2022
Clinton’s new Main Street Clinton Manager recently announced the launch of Food Truck Monday. Judging from the crowds that came out on Monday, March 7th, it was a big hit…
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2021 Upstate SC investments top $2.5 billion
February 10, 2022
85 companies announced 8,941 jobs to be created across 10-county region Upstate South Carolina’s economic momentum continued in 2021, with 85 companies announcing more than $2.5 billion in capital investment…
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Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County
February 9, 2022
$18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Blue Diamond Industries, a subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB in Sweden and a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE)…
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LCDC Annual Meeting – Year in Review and Looking Ahead
February 7, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) held their annual meeting last week to report on the results of 2021 and the future of Laurens County. Despite being in year two…
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Laurens County School District 56 Recruitment Fair
January 26, 2022
Laurens School District 56 is hiring and there are many options! On February 5th from 10 am – 12 Noon, District 56 will hold the first ever recruitment fair. So…
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Axe Craft Depot Coming to Clinton
January 23, 2022
The art of axe throwing began to gain popularity in 2006 as a backyard sport and expanded into something much bigger including competitive league play. So just what is ax…
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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. establishing operations in Laurens County $19.4 million investment to create new growth opportunities
January 12, 2022
Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), one of the world’s largest processors and developers of specialty natural and synthetic wax additives, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The company’s…
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U-Haul Growth Index: Texas is the No. 1 Growth State with South Carolina at No. 4 for 2021
January 8, 2022
Migration to southern states continues to be magnified by the lingering pandemic, and no state netted more U-Haul® customers during the last year than Texas. The Lone Star State earned…
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Presbyterian College President Named to Clinton Economic Development Corporation
January 8, 2022
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation has elected Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg to serve on its board of directors. “I am excited and honored for the opportunity to strengthen…
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Litter Prevention & Beautification Efforts Continue to Grow Across Laurens County
December 18, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce team officially welcomes Courtney Stonell as the Laurens County Beautification Affiliate Coordinator. This position was announced in June 2021 when a countywide collaborative partnership began. The Affiliate Coordinator position will focus on areas of impact, enforcement, and education. According to…
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Overstock Outlet Celebrates Grand Opening
December 10, 2021
Laurens County Chamber held the celebratory, grand opening ribbon cutting for Overstock Outlet SC in Clinton on Friday morning. The Chamber team was joined by Clinton Mayor Bob McLean, City…
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Women in Manufacturing: PTC Graduate Excels at ZF Transmissions
December 3, 2021
Before Lynn Rogers got home from her job interview with ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, an email offering her the position already had landed in her in-box. A 2020 graduate…
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