Cohn Construction breaks ground on a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building along I-20
April 11, 2025
Cohn Construction has officially broken ground on a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building off of I-20 in Northeast Columbia. In partnership with Walker Development and Trinity Partners, the multi-tenant…
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Cohn Construction completes new cheerleading gym for Twister Nation
March 20, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed the construction of a new cheerleading gymnasium for Twister Nation located at 18 Blythe View Ct. in Blythewood, SC. The 18,000 SF facility is one of…
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Universal Industrial Gases, LLC grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Darlington County
March 18, 2025
Company investing nearly $100 million in new facility Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Darlington County. The company is investing nearly $100…
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EFP, LLC. expanding Lee County operations
March 12, 2025
$31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging) is expanding its operations in Lee County. The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs. EFP,…
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New statewide survey finds SC GOP voters overwhelmingly support clean energy projects
March 11, 2025
Sustain SC recently released a second study examining conservative support for clean energy in South Carolina, following an earlier survey on conservative backing for land conservation. The latest findings reveal…
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Integer Technologies adds $63 million in annual economic impact for South Carolina
March 7, 2025
Defense tech company’s cumulative impact projected to be more than $750 million by 2030 Integer Technologies, a defense tech company focused on delivering next-gen digital engineering solutions to government and…
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Construction is taking off at Riverbanks
February 26, 2025
Skyride Construction Soars at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s “Bridge to the Wild” vision for the future continues to take shape as construction of the Saluda Skyride…
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Cohn Construction completes new Innovative Endodontics location
February 25, 2025
Myrtle Beach, SC – Cohn Construction has completed the construction of the 3,665 SF periodontic office for Innovative Endodontics in Myrtle Beach. This is the second Design-Build project Cohn Construction…
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Columbia World Affairs Council merges with Columbia Council for Internationals
February 14, 2025
The merger expands regional capacities to host international leaders & students and to connect with more American professionals & families in the Midlands The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces…
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CREW Midlands-SC announces 2025 Board of Directors
February 5, 2025
CREW Midlands-SC announced its 2025 Board of Directors to lead the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Marie Dieckmann, Senior Associate with…
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CREW Network Foundation Scholarships now available
February 5, 2025
CREW Network Foundation Scholarships Now Available CREW Midlands announced the CREW Network Foundation scholarship program is now accepting applications. The scholarship offering supports female students as they pursue university-level education…
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South Carolina I-77 Alliance redesigned website to help enhance economic development
January 29, 2025
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance has launched its redesigned website, www.i77alliance.com, as a critical resource for industrial prospects, site selectors, and other professionals already committed to or considering investing in…
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New training center under development in Richland County
January 27, 2025
Richland County announced a new regional training center that will provide 41,000 square feet of workforce industry muscle – designed to drive economic development initiatives into the future. The purchase…
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Swiss-based PHENOGY announces plans for Columbia headquarters
January 16, 2025
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
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Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation
January 15, 2025
Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded…
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SCRA contributes over $1.3 Billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 14, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.3 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2024. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024
January 6, 2025
Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trinity Partners sources prominent downtown development site for student housing in Columbia, SC
June 27, 2024
Trinity Partners announced the sale of a prominent downtown development site, consisting of three (3) parcels totaling ±3.84 acres at the corner of Huger and Blossom Streets. Roger Winn, SIOR,…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The…
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SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead
June 24, 2024
SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…
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