Steel Hands Brewing announces official partnership with Soda City FC
March 11, 2020Steel Hands Brewing is an official partner of the Soda City FC, Columbia’s Semi-Professional Soccer Team. Steel Hands Brewing announces official multi-year partnership with the Soda City FC semi-professional soccer…
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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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Wilson Kibler aids Independence Materials Group in 29,000-square-foot expansion
March 2, 2020
Independence Materials Group, a subsidiary of Groundworks, has expanded its Columbia operations, leasing an additional 29,000 square feet at its current Rosewood Drive facility near Williams Brice Stadium. IMG has…
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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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Steel Hands Brewing receives Golden Nail Award from Columbia Chamber of Commerce
February 25, 2020
Cayce’s first production brewery recognized for Commercial Beautification Steel Hands Brewing was awarded with the prestigious Golden Nail Award by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Columbia Impact Awards…
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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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Garvin Design Group clients, firm win Columbia Chamber Impact Awards
February 21, 2020Garvin Design Group clients Hendrix and Downtown Church were presented with the Columbia Chamber’s Golden Nail at this year’s Impact Awards on February 20th. The Columbia Chamber named Garvin Design…
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Kline Property receives commercial development incentive approval
February 20, 2020Hotels, retail, office and structured parking planned for key downtown intersection With final approval granted by Richland County Council during their February 18th meeting, the former Kline Iron & Steel…
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Leading fiscal and economic expert to visit Presbyterian College to discuss the national debt
January 31, 2020
At $22 trillion, the U.S. national debt exceeds the size of the entire economy. That $67,000 per person share of the national debt is larger than a typical family’s total…
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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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Lexington, Richland counties to host 2nd annual B2B Supplier Matchmaker Event
January 29, 2020
Lexington and Richland county economic development officials are teaming up again to host the 2nd annual Business-2-Business Supplier Matchmaker Event on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention…
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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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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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The Pete Store breaks ground on new South Carolina facility
January 13, 2020
The Pete Store, LLC announced that construction is underway on a new 40,000 sq.ft. facility located in West Columbia, SC. Located on 11 acres just off I-26 at Exit 119,…
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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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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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United Way of the Midlands hosts panel discussion on managing end-of-year finances for December 4 Leadership Learning Lab event
November 27, 2019
United Way of the Midlands’ Leadership Learning Lab series (3LS) will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, December 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. called Finances Life Hack: QuickBooks…
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Chicago-based Novel Coworking expands to Columbia’s Main Street
November 26, 2019
National workspace provider Novel Coworking announced plans to acquire 1122 Lady Street and expand their business to downtown Columbia in the 12-story building at the corner of Main and Lady…
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Progress amps up across the BullStreet District
November 1, 2019
A third national business is headed to Columbia’s newest downtown destination If you drive by the massive, 181-acre BullStreet District — known as the largest urban redevelopment project on the…
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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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SC Asphalt Pavement Association expands partnerships to grow road-building workforce
October 8, 2019
With an anticipated 1,000 additional jobs coming to the South Carolina asphalt paving industry over the next five years, the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA), a nonprofit trade association…
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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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South State Community Development Officer lends expertise to Economic Summit
October 4, 2019
Nathaniel A. Barber, community development and Community Reinvestment Act officer at South State Bank, is a featured panelist at the 2019 South Carolina NAACP Economic Summit. The event will be…
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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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Polydeck Screen Corporation expanding operations in Spartanburg County
September 17, 2019
More Than $8.7 Million Investment Creating 45 New Jobs Polydeck Screen Corporation, a leading provider of polyurethane and rubber screen media and specialty screening solutions, is expanding its operations in…
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Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC establishing Colleton County operations
September 16, 2019
More than $2.5 Million Investment Creating Approximately 55 Jobs Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC, a leading manufacturer of prestressed and precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish manufacturing…
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R&E Automated Systems expanding Spartanburg County operations
September 11, 2019
$12 Million Investment Creating 176 New Jobs R&E Automated Systems,an internationally-recognized leader in the automation, engineering and prototype build industries, today announced plans to expand operations in Spartanburg County. The…
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Trane unveils expanded Columbia facility, delivering environmental, workforce and community benefits
September 11, 2019
Company celebrates investments in its newly-expanded facility with ribbon cutting event, and makes donations to advance technical education for local students Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions…
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Faddis Concrete Products launching Chester County operations
September 11, 2019
$6.7 Million Investment to Create 60 New Jobs Faddis Concrete Products, an American-owned provider of high-quality precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $6.7…
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Economic Development Partnership hires Avery as Marketing and Research Director
September 3, 2019The Economic Development Partnership, serving Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda and McCormick Counties, announced the hiring of Kelci Avery as its Marketing and Research Director. Avery will be responsible for all aspects…
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Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas launching operations in Chesterfield County
August 28, 2019
Investment Creating 45 New Jobs Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas, an electronic waste recycling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Chesterfield County. The $1.5 million investment will…
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Big Gun Robotics LLC expanding operations in Newberry County
August 28, 2019
Investment creating 16 jobs Big Gun Robotics LLC, a robotic welding company that supplies heavy equipment manufacturers, is expanding its operations in Newberry County. The more than $3.6 million investment…
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KP Components Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
August 22, 2019
More Than $16 Million Investment Creating 47 New Jobs KP ComponentsInc., a Denmark-based supplier that specializes in fully-automated machining of complex parts for a variety of industries, today announced plans…
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Adornus Cabinetry, LLC launching operations in Lancaster County
August 15, 2019
More Than $10 Million Investment Creating 210 Jobs Adornus Cabinetry, LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, today announced plans to establish manufacturing operations in…
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Landmark effort by Richland County, Columbia to spur commercial development
July 30, 2019
Local governments join forces on shared vision: more construction across the region In a landmark joint effort, Richland County and the City of Columbia are collaborating to jumpstart commercial development…
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Landmark joint effort by City of Columbia and Richland County to open the door for commercial development
July 30, 2019Local governments join forces on shared vision: more cranes in the sky across the Columbia, S.C., region In a landmark joint effort, Richland County and the City of Columbia are…
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A Conversation with Jim Clyburn, The South Carolina Business Council
July 30, 2019
The South Carolina Business Council (SCBC) is a private, not for profit entity comprised of Washington, DC area leaders in government and commerce with South Carolina ties. The purpose of…
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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class
July 25, 2019
Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…
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Renovated flex space coming to West Columbia’s Triangle City
July 18, 2019Renovation is underway on 1205 D Avenue in Triangle City in West Columbia to create a new flex space. The former medical office building is being redeveloped by Joe E.…
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eGroup growing its Charleston County headquarters
July 10, 2019
Expansion Creating 35 Jobs eGroup, a leading provider of innovative business information technology (IT) services, announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Charleston County by building a new 18,000-square-foot…
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