VentureSouth leads investment in Altis Biosystems
July 27, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has led the oversubscribed $3.1 million Series Seed investment round for Altis Biosystems, a Chapel Hill, NC-based biotechnology company. Altis Biosystems makes drug discovery faster, cheaper,…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School awarded an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant
July 21, 2020
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) has been awarded a $231,573.00 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant to continue to equip students with employable skills and credentials immediately upon graduation. GTCHS…
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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center
July 20, 2020
$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…
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GADC names new officers, adds three to Greenville County’s Economic Development Organization Board
July 8, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Tom Epting as Chairman of…
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Kim Christ named Director of SC Tech and SC Cyber; SC Council on competitiveness taps former SC codes Director to lead initiative formerly known as TechSC
July 7, 2020
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness today announced the rebrand of its technology initiative and named Kim Christ as its full-time initiative Director. Formerly TechSC and now SC Tech, the initiative is designed to accelerate the growth and…
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South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC network welcomes McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
July 7, 2020
TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), announced McKissick Academy of Science and Technology as the newest member of the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative…
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Hempgrid launches with full project pipeline: Alliance creating, strengthening hemp supply chain
July 1, 2020
With industrial hemp now legal to grow and process in 46 states, and 33 states with legal medical marijuana programs, the domestic marketplace confronts one vexing challenge: a broken (or…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
June 30, 2020
Investment to create 40 new jobs Refresco, a leading independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The…
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Holy City Linen expanding operations in Charleston County
June 24, 2020
$12.4 Million Investment Will Create 254 New Jobs Holy City Linen, a commercial laundry service company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $12.4 million investment…
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Power Pool Plus, Inc. establishing operations in Greenwood County
June 23, 2020
$1.5 Million Investment to Create 21 New Jobs Power Pool Plus, Inc., an industrial generator manufacturer, contract steel fabricator and generator service provider, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Lowcountry Kettle expanding operations in Charleston County
June 23, 2020
Company’s Expansion will Create 24 New Jobs Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of handmade, Lowcountry-inspired kettle chips, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 24…
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VELUX Greenwood, LLC expanding operations in Greenwood County
June 18, 2020
Company Investing $26 Million into the Expansion VELUX Greenwood, LLC (VELUX), a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The…
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Eaton expanding operations in Greenwood County
June 17, 2020
Investment Will Create 30 New Jobs Eaton, a global leader in power management technologies and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. Eaton’s investment will create 30…
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Ross Stores, Inc. expanding distribution operations in York County
June 16, 2020
$68 Million Investment to Create 700 New Jobs Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and…
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Kornelia Kostka named as Greenville Area Development Corporation Research Manager
June 8, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Kornelia Kostka as the economic development organization’s new Research Manager. In her new role, Ms. Kostka will manage the GADC’s research efforts that…
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Leading site selection firms form comprehensive alliance across USMCA/North American market
June 1, 2020
Greenville-based site selection firm Global Location Strategies (GLS) has announced an alliance with Prodensa of Monterrey, Mexico, to provide comprehensive, boots-on-the-ground location advisory services across Mexico, the United States, and…
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InSite Consulting expands leadership team, adds Jerry Howard as President
May 22, 2020
South Carolina economic development professional Jerry Howard has been named President of Greenville-based InSite Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive site assessment/site selection and economic development services to clients around…
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Global Location Strategies hires Marketing Coordinator
May 6, 2020
Global Location Strategies (GLS) Founding Principal Didi Caldwell announced today that Bree Wilson has been hired as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, Wilson will bring her broad communications background and…
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Former SC Revenue Director hosts new economic development podcast
April 9, 2020
“The Buzz with Burnie” launches with Lou Kennedy of Nephron In the midst of historic economic uncertainty, two-time South Carolina Revenue Director Burnet “Burnie” Maybank will host weekly conversations with South Carolina’s…
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Countybank supports small businesses and communities during COVID-19
April 8, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has been on supporting small businesses that are suffering an unexpected negative financial impact. With a mission to serve its clients and communities, Countybank…
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SCBIO EVP Erin Ford appointed to South Carolina District Export Council for 2020-2021
March 27, 2020
The U.S. Department of Commerce has appointed Erin Ford, Executive Vice President of SCBIO, as a Member of South Carolina’s District Export Council for 2020-2021. District Export Council (DEC) Members…
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GVL2040 team completes exploration of growth options
March 10, 2020
The project team concluded the third phase of GVL2040, which focused on how Greenville might grow and change over the next two decades, with an open house event at the…
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Xplor Boatworks, LLC establishing operations in Richland County
March 10, 2020
More than $3.4 million investment to create 63 new jobs Xplor Boatworks, LLC, a specialty recreational boat designer and manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Richland County. The…
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SCBIO hosts statewide Life Sciences Boot Camp on industry essentials March 17
March 9, 2020
SCBIO will host a full day program March 17 — Life Sciences Boot Camp: Insights on SC’s Fastest-Growing Industry – to inform and update businesses and professionals from across the…
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SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros named to South Carolina Chamber Executive Committee
March 6, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has named SCBIO President and CEO Sam Konduros to the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and…
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REMBE Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County
February 25, 2020
More Than $3.4 Million Investment Will Create 22 New Jobs REMBE® Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of the operational safety company REMBE® GmbH, today announced plans to locate its U.S. operations…
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abatUS establishes new operations in South Carolina to serve Southeastern markets
February 24, 2020
abatUS, a subsidiary of Bremen, Germany-based abat AG and sister company of Adah International, today announced new operations in Greenville County to serve its expanding Southeastern markets. The company’s $10…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation adds Brian Conner to team
February 4, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization charged with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has added Brian Conner as an intern for the spring of…
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StoneWorks, Inc. expanding operations in Beaufort County
January 29, 2020
$3.2 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs StoneWorks, Inc., an interior craftsmanship company, announced plans to expand its operations in Beaufort County. The $3.2 million investment is projected to…
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GreenCore Materials to establish operations in Georgetown County
January 29, 2020More Than $10 Million Investment to Create 74 New Jobs GreenCore Materials, a new manufacturer of composite materials used to strengthen plastic extruded profiles, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
January 16, 2020
Investment to Create 25 New Jobs Refresco, a global leader among independent bottlers for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville…
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Optimized Armor, Inc. establishing new operations in York County
January 15, 2020
More Than $3.7 Million Investment Creating 100 New Jobs Optimized Armor, Inc., an industry-leading armor steel supplier, announced plans to establish operations in York County. The more than $3.7 million…
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2019 “One of Greenville County’s best years ever” for economic development
January 15, 2020
County enjoys near-record successes in new job announcements, capital investment, diversity of industry segments attracted, and projects completed, officials report They came from China, Scotland, the Netherlands and Japan. The…
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Pee Dee Extractors, LLC establishing operations in Marion County
January 13, 2020More Than $2.9 Million Investment to Create 25 New Jobs Pee Dee Extractors, LLC, a hemp processing company, announced plans to establish operations in Marion County. The company’s more $2.9…
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Huber Engineered Woods LLC establishing operations in Dillon County
January 13, 2020
$30 Million Investment to Create 30 New Jobs Huber Engineered Woods LLC (HEW), a leading manufacturer of specialty building products throughout the United States, today announced plans to establish operations…
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EngenuitySC to Host Midlands Regional Competitiveness Week, Jan. 24-31
January 13, 2020
EngenuitySC, a nonprofit that works to make the Columbia, South Carolina, region a standout choice for top talent and competitive companies, has announced the schedule for its third annual Midlands…
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Jemison Metals expanding Sumter County operations
December 19, 2019More Than $14 Million Investment to Create 57 New Jobs Jemison Metals, a leading supplier of carbon flat-rolled products, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The more…
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Global Location Strategies adds to leadership team
December 17, 2019
Global Location Strategies Founding Principal Didi Caldwell has announced the addition of three senior executives to the company. Sarah White has been hired as Principal and Vice President of Site…
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Executive management firm 98 Ventures adding 150 jobs in South Carolina
December 5, 2019
Company expanding into new facilities in Poe West development in Village of West Greenville in early 2020 98 Ventures, an executive management services company, today announced plans to expand operations…
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Greenville Technical College and Renishaw, Inc. establish the Center for Manufacturing Innovation as Renishaw’s Southeastern Training Center
December 3, 2019Greenville Technical College and Renishaw, Inc. (“Renishaw”) have signed a Training and Facilities Services Agreement (“Agreement”) that establishes Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (“CMI”) as Renishaw’s Southeastern Training…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation awards funds to Upstate charities for 2019
November 13, 2019
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) announced the list of Upstate charities receiving more than $560,000 raised by the 2019 BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation. Since its inception in…
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Sapience Automation to establish operations in Berkeley County
October 30, 2019
Investment Creating 26 Jobs Sapience Automation, a full-service integrator of robot systems, is establishing operations in Berkeley County. The $500,000 investment is expected to create 26 new jobs. Focusing on the integration of…
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Eight economic developers earn Elite Certification
October 29, 2019
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced that eight economic development professionals have earned the accreditation of SC Certified Economic Developer (SCCED)…
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Advanced technology company investing $3 million in Richland County operations
October 27, 2019
REI Automation, a Columbia, South Carolina-based company specializing in designing and building custom industrial robotic equipment for automotive, medical, nuclear, electronics industries and consumer goods is expanding its operations in…
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Sumter Casket Company expanding operations to Clarendon County
October 22, 2019
$1.8 million investment to create 11 new jobs Sumter Casket Company, a manufacturer and distributor of caskets, today announced plans to expand its operations to Clarendon County. The company’s $1.8…
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SeamonWhiteside selected to play role in two community-shaping projects
October 10, 2019
SeamonWhiteside, local landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, has been selected to play a role in yet two more community-shaping projects. SeamonWhiteside has been selected to provide design services for…
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A&R Logistics, Inc. establishing operations in Berkeley County
October 8, 2019
$60 Million Investment Creating Over 60 Jobs A&R Logistics, Inc., a leading supply chain services company providing dry bulk transportation, warehousing, packaging, third-party logistics (3PL) and export solutions to the…
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MM Technics expanding operations in Newberry County
October 3, 2019
$6 Million Investment Creating 35 New Jobs MM Technics, an American subsidiary of automotive supplier Muhr Metalltechnik, is expanding its Newberry County operations. The $6 million investment is creating 35…
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UofSC research partnerships generating over $790 million for the Palmetto State
October 2, 2019
When the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) first launched six years ago, its goal was to build relationships between researchers and industry partners. True to its…
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Ten at the top announces date, keynote speaker and topic for 2020 Upstate Regional Summit
September 25, 2019
Best-Selling Author Richard Florida to Serve as Keynote Speaker of Summit Focused on the “The New Urban Crisis” Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced that the 2020 Upstate Regional…
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