Cohn Construction completes Excel Truck Group’s new location in Rock Hill, South Carolina
December 19, 2024
Cohn Construction has completed the new 80,000 SF facility for Excel Truck Group in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This marks the second design-build collaboration between Cohn Construction and Excel Truck…
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Plans unveiled for new community gathering space in downtown Simpsonville
December 17, 2024
Community Hub, LLC, a Greenville-based development company, has unveiled plans for a vibrant dining and entertainment complex in the heart of downtown Simpsonville at 136 S. Main St. The development,…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from economic development training program
December 16, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from Economic Development Training Program
December 13, 2024The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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Dodge® Industrial named Large Manufacturer of the Year
December 12, 2024
Dodge Industrial, Inc., a leading provider of innovative industrial solutions, is announced it has received the 2024 Large Manufacturer of the Year Award from the Development Corporation of Anderson County…
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LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding Kershaw County operations
December 12, 2024
LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced it is expanding its operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $16 million investment will create 32 new…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation welcomes two new researchers to team
December 10, 2024
Joe Foster and Logan Gibbons Join to Strengthen Research and Economic Development Efforts The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) welcomes Joe Foster and Logan Gibbons as the newest members of…
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Amber Guyton joins the South Carolina Power Team as Operations & Events Manager
December 10, 2024
The South Carolina Power Team announced the hiring of Amber Guyton as the Operations & Events Manager. In this role, Amber is responsible for the efficiency and performance of the…
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Study finds SCTAC has $6.1 billion yearly impact on S.C. economy
December 9, 2024
An economic impact study conducted by South Carolina research economist Dr. Joseph Von Nessen and co-commissioned by SCTAC and the SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) reveals that the South…
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East West Partners appoints new Managing Partner, Senior Vice President of Development amidst landmark year
December 5, 2024East West Partners, a premier, nationally awarded residential and commercial real estate development group with a flagship office in Charleston, announces the promotion of Katie Blum to managing partner and…
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Central SC Alliance announces rebranding to strengthen regional identity
December 5, 2024
Central SC Alliance, the regional public-private alliance advancing economic prosperity across the Midlands of South Carolina, publicly launched its refreshed brand identity on December 5. This new identity reflects the…
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AFL continues growth of Spartanburg County manufacturing operations
December 3, 2024
AFL, a manufacturer of fiber optic products and equipment, announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations across Spartanburg County. The company’s $155 million investment will create over 150 new jobs…
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Raines breaks ground on The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia
December 2, 2024Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, announced the groundbreaking of The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia, SC. Developed and managed by Raines, this will be the…
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Over 1,200 Eighth-Grade Students Explore Career Opportunities at the LCNC Career Showcase
November 25, 2024
On Thursday, November 7, close to 1,300 eighth-grade students from Laurens and Newberry counties gathered at the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Newberry campus for the fifth annual Laurens & Newberry…
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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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