SC Aerospace 2024 Economic Impact Study Reveals Post-Pandemic Growth and Diversification
November 21, 2024
South Carolina Aerospace Cluster Soars to New Heights A newly released 2024 SC Aerospace Economic Impact Study, commissioned by the SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) and conducted by research…
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357 Brewers establishing operations in Horry County
November 21, 2024
357 Brewers, a craft brewery, announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $6.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs. 357 Brewers’ new 10,000-square-foot facility, located at…
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Milo’s Tea Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
November 20, 2024
$53 million investment will create 80 new jobs Milo’s Tea Company (Milo’s Tea), a leading beverage company, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $53 million…
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Richland County becoming a leader in South Carolina’s manufacturing surge
November 19, 2024
By Jeff Ruble Director, Richland County Economic Development Office Located in one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation, Richland County is in the midst of an economic surge marked…
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East West Partners debuts revitalization of 152-year-old landmark building in Charleston
November 15, 2024
East West Partners, a premier, nationally awarded residential and commercial real estate development group with a flagship office in Charleston, announces the grand opening of 71 Wentworth, a collection of…
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Cayce gifted $2.1 million from Boyd Foundation
November 13, 2024
The City of Cayce accepted a gift in the amount of $2.1 million from the Boyd Foundation. The generous donation is the amount needed to complete building the Visitor’s Center…
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Harbor Freight Tools grows S.C. footprint with new operation in Anderson County
November 11, 2024
$30 million investment will create 36 new jobs Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new…
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South Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey Visits Laurens County
November 9, 2024
Laurens County recently welcomed South Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey for a day-long tour showcasing the county’s economic achievements, infrastructure, and future development opportunities. The visit provided an…
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GADC announces retirement of Senior Project Manager Tony Smith
November 7, 2024
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) announces the retirement of Senior Project Manager Tony Smith after more than 16 years of service. Smith, who joined GADC in 2008, has been…
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Hartness announces expansion of and new tenants for The Village Center
November 7, 2024Hartness, an award-winning urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the expansion of The Village Center, featuring new and exciting tenants. The Village Center…
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USC’s Sonoco International Business Department being honored with Global Vision Award from Columbia World Affairs Council
November 6, 2024
The Darla Moore School of Business’ Sonoco International Business Department is being recognized by the Columbia World Affairs Council for the renowned IB program’s 50-year anniversary with the 2024 Global…
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SC Ports CEO: 10 million TEUs of capacity, rail capabilities support customers’ growth in booming Southeast
October 17, 2024
In her third State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin reinforced how SC Ports is a powerful gateway for shippers seeking reliable, highly productive…
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South Carolina tech industry intensifies the State’s economic growth, according to new study by SC Competes
October 14, 2024
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (“SC Competes”) has released its 2024 SC Tech Economic Impact Study, revealing a surge in the state’s tech sector, driven by rapid industry expansion…
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Birla Carbon announces $1 billion investment to build production facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina
October 8, 2024
Birla Carbon announced plans to build a $1 billion production facility at the Tri-County Global Industrial Site (TCGIS) in Orangeburg, SC. The facility will create 124 jobs when fully operational.…
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Jonathan Nazeer joins SC Association for Community Economic Development as Capacity Building Program Director
October 3, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) announced the appointment of Jonathan Nazeer as Capacity Building Program Director. In his role, Nazeer will administer several programs designed to build…
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Dorchester County and The Furman Co. provide update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street
October 2, 2024
Dorchester County, in partnership with The Furman Co., provided an update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street property in Summerville, SC. This transformative project, which includes a blend…
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Berkeley County pursuing EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
October 1, 2024
Berkeley County is pursuing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the former St. Stephen High School property that closed to the public in 1996 and is located…
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Google breaks ground on two new data center campuses in South Carolina as part of $3.3 billion investment
September 30, 2024
Google announced a $3.3 billion investment in South Carolina to expand its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company also announced new support for energy affordability programs and a local…
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Cohn Construction completes adaptive re-use office build at 2717 Devine Street
September 25, 2024
Cohn Construction has completed construction on the renovation and adaptive re-use of the office building at 2717 Devine Street in collaboration with its sister company Cohn Development. The two-story, 6,532…
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Smartpress selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
September 24, 2024Smartpress, a commercial online printing company, announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $9.6 million investment will create 150 new jobs. Smartpress will…
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A Conversation with Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms
September 24, 2024
From seed to manufacturing, BrightMa Farms is a Charleston-based AgTech company that has built a sustainable circular economy model with industrial hemp as the product. BrightMa Farms brings together state-of-the-art…
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Greenville City Council takes first step to redevelop City Hall
September 23, 2024Exterior photo of City Hall at 206 S. Main Street Transformation is coming to City Hall’s downtown location on Main Street. At its Sept. 23, 2024, meeting, Greenville City Council…
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Magnus Development Partners completes second Class A industrial building in Camp Hall
September 18, 2024Magnus Development Partners, a leading real estate developer based in Columbia, S.C., announced today the successful completion of Vantage Point 2, a state-of-the-art, 152,880-square-foot Class A, speculative industrial building located…
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Cisco invests fourth tranche of scholarships at Denmark Tech to expand cybersecurity talent pipeline
September 17, 2024
Cisco recently announced a significant investment of $625,000 to support Fusion Cyber’s RMF Cybersecurity certificate program through Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina. This generous contribution will expand the…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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ARKU Inc. selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
September 10, 2024
ARKU Inc. (ARKU), a leader in sheet metal leveling and deburring, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The multimillion-dollar investment will create approximately 10…
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J&P Park, Inc. expands Greenwood County operations
September 9, 2024
$750,000 investment will create 50 new jobs J&P Park, Inc. (J&P Park), a portfolio of brands providing consumers with innovative and high-quality gardening and hobby-based products, announced today that it is expanding…
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Carter Lumber opens in the City of Columbia
September 9, 2024
On Tuesday, September 3rd, Carter Lumber announced the opening of a new full-service lumberyard in Columbia, SC, the firm’s fifth location in South Carolina. The company said their 1325 Veterans Road location is…
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THS Constructors Selected by Nordson to Build New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Clinton, SC
September 4, 2024
THS Constructors, Inc., a leading design-build, construction management, and general contracting firm in the Southeast, has been selected by Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions to construct a state-of-the-art, 225,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board Annual Meeting reports strong tourism impact
August 29, 2024
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board’s (CCLMC) Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, August 22 at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. The meeting reviewed CCLMC’s 2023-24 achievements…
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Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center
August 29, 2024
$800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs FAST FACTS Meta selects Aiken County to establish the company’s first South Carolina data center. The $800 million investment will support…
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Central SC Alliance CEO Jason Giulietti named Top 10 Influential Leader
August 28, 2024
Jason Giulietti, President and CEO of Central SC Alliance, has been named a 2024 Top 10 Influential Leader by Industry Era Magazine in recognition of his strategic approach, innovative leadership…
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VisionGreenwood brings awareness, facilitates solutions for attainable housing
August 20, 2024VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is addressing the need for attainable housing in…
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Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business partner to enhance sustainability and economic development
August 15, 2024
Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business Partner to Enhance Sustainability and Economic Development Sustain SC is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Darla…
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Laurens County Planning Commission to Meet on August 20th
August 14, 2024
The Laurens County Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 20th in the Laurens County Administration Building Conference Room. The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM. Below is the published…
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US Brick expands Richland County, SC, operations
August 13, 2024
$5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs US Brick, a closely held manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, today announced it is expanding its Richland County operations.…
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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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Spartanburg Science Center announces finalists for 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards September 26 at the Chapman Cultural Center
August 12, 2024
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the 2024 STEM Educator of the…
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Knockout Butchery breaks ground in Upstate SC
July 30, 2024
Commissioner Hugh Weathers and other officials joined farmers Travis and Misty Howard in breaking ground yesterday on a new beef processing facility that will expand opportunities for South Carolina farmers and address…
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Central SC Alliance announces promotion of Zechariah Willoughby to Director of Business Development
July 19, 2024
The Central SC Alliance, an economic development organization situated in the central region of South Carolina, is proud to announce the promotion of Zechariah Willoughby from Director of Research to…
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USC professor’s discovery could make batteries last more than 250,000 recharge cycles
July 17, 2024
Batteries are becoming an important part of the world’s energy system, but their ability to recharge may be too limited. Morgan Stefik, a chemistry professor in the University of South…
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Nordson ICS to launch operations in Laurens County
July 17, 2024
$30 million investment will create 125 new jobs Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) is establishing their newest manufacturing facility in Laurens County. With an investment of $30 million and the creation of…
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Fenecon to establish North American headquarters in Greenville with multi-million dollar manufacturing facility investment
July 17, 2024
Fenecon International GmbH, a German producer of energy storage systems, has announced its first North American manufacturing location and headquarters, to be established in Greenville, SC. The $3 million dollar…
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Nordson Industrial Coating Systems to Launch New Operations in Laurens County
July 17, 2024
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) is excited to be establishing a new manufacturing facility in Laurens County. The $30 million investment will create more than 125 new production,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bernie Mazyck, SC Association for Community Economic Development
July 17, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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GADC appoints Max Stewart as new CEO
July 16, 2024
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Max Stewart as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 16, 2024. Stewart brings more than two…
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Greenville’s newest luxury community Biltmore Walk breaks ground
July 11, 2024Exclusive Residences Offer Unparalleled Access to County Square’s 40-Acre Mixed-Use Development Keene Group and Marchant Bateman & Co. of Blackstream Christie’s International Real Estate announced the groundbreaking of Biltmore Walk, an…
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Greenville Arena District embarks on 25-year master plan to reimagine its campus and envision future of Bon Secours Wellness Arena
July 11, 2024
The Greenville Arena District (GAD), owner and operator of Bon Secours Wellness Arena, announced that architecture firms LS3P, LMN, and Gensler Sports have been awarded the contract for master planning…
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SCbio welcomes Paige Durham as Communications Coordinator
July 11, 2024
SCbio welcomed Paige Durham to the team as Communications Coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives. Durham will be responsible for…
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MP Husky expanding Greenville County operations
July 10, 2024
MP Husky, a manufacturer of cable support and power distribution systems, announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations. The company’s $11.1 million investment will create 35 new jobs. MP…
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