Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First

  August 12, 2024

Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…

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SC Launch Inc. announces third investment in Bubble Paper

  July 23, 2024

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Bubble Paper as part of a $10 million Series A funding round. The Greenville-based company is revolutionizing the packaging industry with its…

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Robbins Construction Group welcomes a new director to the team

  July 16, 2024

Robbins Construction Group, a full-service design-build construction firm focusing on site selection, preconstruction, and project management, proudly welcomes Scott Murray as a new director of preconstruction. Murray is an accomplished…

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skillsgapp launches two new Skillionaire Games

  June 5, 2024

Skillionaire Games help to meet South Carolina’s rising demand for skilled talent in advanced manufacturing and healthcare In response to a statewide demand for skilled talent pipelines in both advanced…

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SCMA announces 2024 Woman of the Year

  May 23, 2024

Lindsay Leonard, Senior Director for Government Operations at Boeing South Carolina, was today named the 2024 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s…

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Allegiance Flag Supply expands Charleston County operations

  May 22, 2024

Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of American flags, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $6.3 million investment will create 84 new jobs. “We are beyond…

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TTS Studios expands operations in Charleston County

  May 7, 2024

TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs. TTS Studios recently moved to a…

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Tradd Advisory Company expands operations in Charleston County

  April 25, 2024

Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $88,800 investment will create 100 new jobs in the next…

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Carolina Handling named a 2024 Raymond Dealer of Distinction

  April 18, 2024

For the 33rd year in a row, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation, a global provider of best-in-class material handling equipment and…

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Master Steel, LLC expanding Jasper County operations

  April 18, 2024

Master Steel, LLC (Master Steel), a structural steel fabrication and erection company, announced it is expanding its operations in Jasper County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 14 new…

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Rick Crawford from Emerger Strategies earns Sustainability Excellence Associate Credential

  April 17, 2024

Rick Crawford, from Emerger Strategies has earned the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). By obtaining this credential, Rick has demonstrated competency in the field of…

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Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins Chief Operating Officer

  April 17, 2024

Carolina Handling, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Joe Perkins its Chief Operating Officer. Perkins has served as executive vice president of operations at…

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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration

  March 21, 2024

SCbio, South Carolina’s only economic development organization exclusively focused on building, advancing and growing the life sciences industry, was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School…

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Top 4 products announced in Coolest Thing Made in SC competition

  March 18, 2024

Four products have advanced in the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.”…

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Gnosis Freight expands operations in Charleston County

  February 27, 2024

Gnosis Freight, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics software, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $438,500 investment will create 51 new jobs over…

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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!

  February 12, 2024

3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…

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Turn90

  February 1, 2024

Print Shop: Providing custom screen printing and embroidery for organizations of all scopes and sizes. Logistics: We’re dedicated to making your production process smoother, faster, and more cost-effective. Our services…

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SC Manufacturers Alliance outlines 2024 legislative priorities

  January 31, 2024

As part of SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) outlined its legislative agenda and priorities for 2024. SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse was…

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SCMA announces the inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program

  January 18, 2024

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program. The class is comprised of nineteen professionals representing a variety of manufacturing industry…

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$9.22 billion announced capital investment on the heels of a record-setting 2022

  January 11, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment…

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AESC expanding Florence County electric vehicle gigafactory

  December 14, 2023

AESC, a world-leading electric vehicle battery technology company, announced the expansion of its battery cell facility in Florence County. The $810 million investment will create 450 new jobs. Expected to…

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Emerger Strategies is now Climate Neural Certified

  November 2, 2023

Emerger Strategies, a sustainable business consultancy that helps companies measure and improve their sustainability performance, is proud to announce it is officially Climate Neutral Certified. Emerger Strategies joins the growing…

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Quoizel begins new chapter as a standalone company

  July 21, 2023

CHARLESTON, SC – Quoizel, LLC, a leading brand in decorative lighting, announced that it has emerged as a standalone company after its former parent company, NBG Home filed for Chapter…

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Carolina Handling hosting patriotic forklift auction for charity

  July 20, 2023

On National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Carolina Handling will launch an online auction to raise funds for two veteran organizations, Folds of Honor and Upstate Warrior Solution,…

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CONNEX South Carolina now available for SC manufacturers

  July 19, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster, alongside leadership from South Carolina’s business community, announced the launch of CONNEX South Carolina, a free online platform that provides one-stop access to manufacturers in the state…

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SC Ports finishes fiscal year 2023 with strong June

  July 19, 2023

A cargo ship filled with goods sails through Charleston Harbor. South Carolina now has the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet. (Photo/Provided by Matthew Peacock Media)…

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SCMA announces Board of Directors

  April 27, 2023

Tommy Preston, Jr. to Lead South Carolina’s Premier Association for Manufacturing The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Tommy Preston, Jr., Global Vice President of Ethics of The Boeing…

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High School Seniors honored at the 7th Annual SC STEM Signing Day

  April 19, 2023

On Tuesday, April 18th, 68 South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Similar to college signing days for athletes, the students…

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Kayla van Hoff joins Better Than Found search firm as recruiting assistant

  April 2, 2023

Kayla van Hoff has joined Better Than Found, a professional and executive recruitment firm focusing on industrial sectors in manufacturing, engineering, and construction, as a recruiting assistant. Van Hoff previously…

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SAUDIA to grow long-haul fleet with up to 49 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

  March 16, 2023

Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39…

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SCMA launches 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness Contest

  February 9, 2023

Two-month-long contest to select the ‘Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina’ The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is set to launch this year’s Manufacturing Madness presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…

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BASF’s Kirkland honored for community work

  December 30, 2022

BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support…

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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community

  December 27, 2022

BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…

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Redwood Materials establishing operations in Berkeley County

  December 15, 2022

$3.5 billion investment will create 1,500 new jobs; largest investment in state history Redwood Materials, a producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles, along with Governor Henry…

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