Latitude Corp. expands U.S. footprint by establishing first South Carolina operations in Clarendon County
September 26, 2023
$29 million investment will create 200 new jobs Latitude Corp., a contract manufacturer of precision metal manufacturing solutions, today announced plans to expand its U.S. footprint by establishing operations in Clarendon…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the third class of SLI Fellows
September 18, 2023
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University are proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the third SLI class…
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Carnes Crossroads unveils first look of key Agrihood community amenities
September 13, 2023
As groundbreaking preparations unfold on highly anticipated amenities, Carnes Crossroads, a thoughtfully planned residential development laying roots for the future of healthy, sustainable communities here in the Lowcountry, is releasing…
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Jason Giulietti selected as new President & CEO for the Central SC Alliance
September 12, 2023
New hire anticipated to bring revitalized effort to mission of the regional alliance The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has hired Jason Giulietti as the organization’s new President & CEO. He…
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Richland County, state agencies to host public involvement meeting on Scout Motors project – Sept. 19
September 11, 2023
Community members encouraged to ask questions and submit comments Richland County and several state agencies will host a drop-in style public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 to provide information and…
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Zoo takes next steps toward river views + economic growth
September 7, 2023
Phase Two of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Bridge to the Wild Expansion Promises Extraordinary River Development Zoo takes next steps to increase economic impact in South Carolina Imagine visiting…
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City of West Columbia announces Meeting Street and US-1 Corridor beautification and improvements projects
September 7, 2023
The City of West Columbia is excited to announce plans for a major transformation along Meeting Street and the US-1 Corridor. This project aims to support the area’s already established entertainment, retail,…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Launches Visit Laurens County to Promote Tourism
September 5, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of Visit Laurens County, a new initiative to promote tourism in the area. For many years the Laurens…
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LCDC’s Lynn Finley Earns Statewide Economic Developer Certification
September 3, 2023
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers…
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Select SCEDA members earn coveted statewide economic developer certification
August 31, 2023The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers…
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Greenville County’s Economic Development leader Mark Farris stepping down
August 30, 2023
Recognized for “tremendous contributions to Greenville County economic development” with over $3.9 billion invested, 17,900 jobs created during tenure GREENVILLE, S.C. – After an exemplary 38-year economic development career producing…
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Main Street Laurens Names New Executive Director
August 21, 2023
Main Street Laurens, a nationally Accredited Main Street America™ program, has secured their new executive director. Craig Scharton, from Greenville, SC, will begin August 21. With a master’s degree in…
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Clancy & Theys Construction Company taps Brandon Scott & Matthew Praytor for Upstate, SC office
August 16, 2023
Fills Role as VP Upstate Division Manager & VP Project Development and Operations Clancy & Theys Construction Company has hired Brandon Scott as the Vice President, Upstate Division Manager and…
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Leadership Series – Jim Stritzinger, South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO)
August 15, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Carolina Crescent Consortium applies to Economic Development Administration for federal designation
August 14, 2023The application responds to Greenville-Anderson being identified as #1 in the US in strong economic capabilities with significant unrealized potential by building on our strengths to become a global leader…
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Development Project Preview meetings debut at the City of Greenville
August 13, 2023
Aiming to better inform residents and increase transparency, the City is adding a new type of monthly public meeting to its schedule. “Project Preview Meetings” will give residents a first…
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TATT holds Elevate Upstate Grant Workshop; Application deadline is September 22
August 8, 2023
Ten at the Top recently held an Elevate Upstate Grant Workshop at the nearly completed Bridgeway Station. Over 30 potential grant applicants heard from River Hughes (of grant benefactor Hughes…
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In Site Designs adds Elizabeth Seay as lead commercial Interior Designer
August 7, 2023
In Site Designs proudly welcomes Elizabeth Seay, a seasoned and highly skilled Interior Designer, to their Commercial Design team. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Interior Design…
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Community Hub, LLC acquires Danny Smith’s Fillin & Fixin station in Simpsonville
August 2, 2023
Community Hub, LLC, a Greenville, S.C.-based real estate and development group, is proud to announce the acquisition of Danny Smith’s Fillin & Fixin service station located in the heart of…
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Nelson Lindsay bolsters Parker Poe Consulting’s site selection & economic development services
July 19, 2023
Parker Poe Consulting LLC is pleased to announce Nelson Lindsay is joining the firm’s site selection and economic development services division. Nelson brings nearly three decades of expertise in economic…
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Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association
July 17, 2023
The South Carolina Power Team announced that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award. The Rising Star…
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City of Clinton to Host Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of The Makery July 27
July 16, 2023
The City of Clinton will host a ribbon cutting for The Makery on Thursday, July 27 at 4:00 pm The Makery is a DIY arts and crafts studio located at…
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Wenker growing South Carolina presence with US headquarters in Greenville County
July 11, 2023
Wenker, Inc., a leading automotive supplier, has announced plans to grow its South Carolina presence by establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $3.1 million investment…
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SC Ports, City of Charleston share new plan for Union Pier
June 20, 2023
City-led, community-driven planning process going forward In partnership with the City of Charleston, South Carolina Ports is bringing forth a new city-led and community-driven planning process to guide the redevelopment…
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Global Location Strategies taps Melancon for VP/Marketing
June 20, 2023
Greenville-based Global Location Strategies (GLS), one of the world’s leading corporate site selection firms, has hired Lori Melançon for the new position of Vice President of Marketing. Her primary responsibility…
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Sage Parts establishing new global headquarters, expanding team with facility in Greenville County
June 15, 2023
World market leader in replacement parts for aviation ground support equipment to invest $1.7 million and create 73 new jobs at new headquarters, distribution facility Sage Parts Plus, Inc. (Sage…
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Sage Parts establishes new global HQ, expands team with facility in Greenville County
June 15, 2023World market leader in replacement parts for aviation ground support equipment to invest $1.7 million, create 73 jobs Sage Parts Plus, Inc. (Sage Parts), a global leader in replacement parts for…
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SCEDA announces winners of its Rising Star Award
June 12, 2023
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is excited to announce Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development for the South Carolina Power Team, and Dolton Williams, Executive Director of…
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SCEDA names Jeff Ruble “Local Developer of the Year”
June 12, 2023The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced Jeff Ruble, Director of Richland County Economic Development, as the winner of its “Local Developer of the Year” award. Ruble received the…
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Pitts Music Studio in Clinton Grand Opening this Saturday
June 6, 2023
Pitts Music Studio is another new business in downtown Clinton. The studio is located at 127 East Main Street in Downtown Clinton. Owner Randy Pitts will host a grand opening…
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South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge launches in the Midlands region
June 6, 2023On May 17, 2023, at the Palmetto Club in Columbia, SC, the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge (SCHBC) officially launched the Midlands Region, rounding out the statewide expansion of a…
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Columbia Economic Development welcomes new Real Estate Asset Coordinator
June 2, 2023
The Columbia Economic Development Office welcomed Spencer Green as our new Real Estate Asset Coordinator. In this new role, he will be working closely with their team, City leadership, and…
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Envogue International relocating operations to Greenwood County
June 1, 2023
Envogue International (ENVOGUE), a leading producer of fashion-forward innovations for the home, announced plans to relocate operations to Greenwood County. Founded in New York in 2008, ENVOGUE quickly became a…
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GADC names Matthew Duncan to lead expanded existing industry initiatives
June 1, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched an expanded initiative to support existing companies in Greenville County to grow and thrive, and named veteran management, maintenance and operations executive…
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Main Street Laurens Program in Transition as Jonathan Irick Takes Position with State Main Street Program
May 31, 2023
The transformation of downtown Laurens is undeniable. From vacant storefronts to thriving new businesses and a vibrant restaurant and evening scene emerging, Laurens has come alive again. For the past 17…
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Thomas Mechanical Hiring – Job Fair Scheduled
May 30, 2023
Thomas Mechanical is Hiring! Looking for a full-time permanent position, competitive pay, clean working conditions, benefits, fully stocked trucks, and state of the art new facility? Come to the…
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Verdin’s Too Featured at The Brew
May 24, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Main Street Laurens hosted another edition of The Brew last week. This edition of The Brew was hosted by and featured…
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Minor League Baseball plans to come to Spartanburg as part of proposed downtown development project
May 23, 2023
New stadium in downtown Spartanburg would be the future home of a Texas Rangers-affiliated club A consortium of public and private sector partners announced that a new baseball stadium is…
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LCDC Launches “Visit Laurens County” to Profile Local Businesses and Attractions
May 17, 2023
Earlier this month, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) launched “Visit Laurens County,” an online story map that aims to spotlight the assets located in Laurens County. The idea for…
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Meyn America, LLC establishing first SC operations in Oconee County
May 17, 2023
$10.8 million investment will create 25 new jobs Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leading poultry processing solutions company, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations with a…
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Xerxes establishing first S.C. operations in Richland County
May 17, 2023
The company will create about 80 new jobs Xerxes, a subsidiary of Shawcor Ltd., today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Richland County. The company will…
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Sprouts Farmers Market to open at North Hills Shopping Center on Greenville’s Eastside
May 17, 2023
Aston Properties makes significant investment in historic shopping location Aston Properties of Charlotte announced today that Sprouts Farmers Market, a healthy grocer featuring natural and organic products, will open a…
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Pyramid Contracting awarded Galeana dealership project in Mount Pleasant
May 16, 2023
Pyramid Contracting announced it has been selected as the general contractor for the new Galeana Automotive Dealership in Mount Pleasant, SC. This ground-up project includes the development and construction of…
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South Atlantic Canners, Inc. expanding Lee County operations
May 11, 2023
$28.7 Million Investment Will Create 15 New Jobs Over the Next Five Years South Atlantic Canners, Inc. (South Atlantic Canners), a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola distributors, today announced…
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Chernoff Newman awarded multi-year contracts by two South Carolina agencies
May 2, 2023
Recent announcements reflect new, existing state agency partnerships Chernoff Newman, a top-ranking Southeastern agency and South Carolina’s longest-standing and most prominent integrated marketing communications firm has been selected to provide…
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Veteran Business Outreach Center launches at The Citadel
May 2, 2023
The Citadel now hosts a center designed to help South Carolina’s veterans start or expand their small businesses. The college has been awarded funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
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FN America expanding South Carolina footprint into Pickens County
April 27, 2023
FN America, LLC (FN America) is the United States subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, that announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with a new…
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Cooper Motor Expands with Acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
April 26, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton, South Carolina, announced today the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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Sustain SC graduates second class of SLI Fellows
April 21, 2023
Sustain SC announced the graduation of the second class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. On Friday, all 25 participants accepted their certificate of completion in Columbia. They were joined…
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Clinton Economic Development Corporation Posts RFP for Redeveloping 100 and 102 West Main Street
April 16, 2023
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation recently posted a Request For Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified developers to submit their proposals to redevelop 100 and 102 West Main Street in Clinton. The…
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