Aerospace Futures Alliance and SC Council on Competitiveness/SC Aerospace sign LOI to explore creating national aerospace coalition
September 6, 2018
The Aerospace Futures Alliance (AFA) and the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness/SC Aerospace (the Council) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purpose of advancing the aerospace industry…
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ShayoNano USA, Inc. launching new Chester County operations
September 5, 2018
Manufacturing Facility to Bring More Than $14 Million of Capital Investment ShayoNano USA, Inc., an innovative developer of advanced materials, today announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in…
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JTEKT North America expands Greenville County headquarters
September 5, 2018
JTEKT North America (JTEKT), a subsidiary of global automotive and industrial supplier JTEKT Corporation, has completed a $5.8 million expansion of its headquarters on the campus of the Clemson University…
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Whitworth named local economic developer of the Year
September 4, 2018#TeamUpstate storytelling continues with life science, R&D, talent development, Vehicle Assembly Center and community building stories from across region The City of Greenville’s longtime economic developer, Nancy Whitworth, was recognized this…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Orangeburg County
August 29, 2018
Company investing $28 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new…
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SCRA announces six new client companies
August 28, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for funding. Lowcountry…
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Materials Sciences Corporation expanding operations with second facility in Greenville County
August 16, 2018From Tour de France to global defense markets, advanced materials solutions company develops, designs and manufactures composites that are making a difference Materials Sciences Corporation (MSC), a technology-driven designer and…
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Materials Sciences Corporation expanding operations with second facility in Greenville County
August 16, 2018
From Tour de France to global defense markets, advanced materials solutions company develops, designs and manufactures composites that are making a difference Materials Sciences Corporation (MSC), a technology-driven designer and…
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Tax Advantage Group assists in closing $9 million financing for renovation of Plush Mill
August 14, 2018Tax Advantage Group LLC (TAG), a consulting firm specializing in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing, assisted in the closing of an approximately $9 million financing package to complete the…
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Tax Advantage Group assists in closing $9 million financing for renovation of Plush Mill
August 14, 2018Tax Advantage Group LLC (TAG), a consulting firm specializing in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing, assisted in the closing of an approximately $9 million financing package to complete the…
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Pacolet Milliken Enterprises launching new solar project in Union County
August 1, 2018
$12 million investment to establish Midway Green Solar, LLC Pacolet Milliken Enterprises is launching a new renewable energy operation, Midway Green Solar, LLC, in Union County. This project is expected…
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Master Gage & Tool Co. relocates southeastern operations office to Greenville County
August 1, 2018Company expects to accelerate growth with new sales, service, repair and training facility in Greenville County Master Gage and Tool Co. (MG&T), which provides high-quality tooling and gaging products, repair…
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Master Gage & Tool Co. relocates southeastern operations office to Greenville County
August 1, 2018
Company expects to accelerate growth with new sales, service, repair and training facility in Greenville County Master Gage and Tool Co. (MG&T), which provides high-quality tooling and gaging products, repair…
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Speakers announced for A Cleaner Future Workshop
July 31, 2018Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the speakers for A Cleaner Future: A Look at Air Quality, Sustainability & Energy Innovation in the Upstate Workshop, which will be held…
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Speakers announced for A Cleaner Future Workshop
July 31, 2018Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the speakers for A Cleaner Future: A Look at Air Quality, Sustainability & Energy Innovation in the Upstate Workshop, which will be held…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union expanding corporate headquarters within Lancaster County
July 25, 2018
Nationally-ranked credit union investing $42 million in relocation Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a provider of financial services, announced it is relocating and expanding its corporate headquarters in Lancaster County. The…
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Brookings reports cites Upstate automotive industry, CU-ICAR, as economic development model
July 25, 2018
Applied research, collaborative partnerships, K-12 engagement noted as successes A new report from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program cites the Upstate region and Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research…
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Ten at the Top opens registration for 2018 Upstate Regional Summit
July 9, 2018
Registration is now open for “Winning the Future,” the 2018 Upstate Regional Summit hosted by Ten at the Top (TATT) and presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South…
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Ten at the Top opens registration for 2018 Upstate Regional Summit
July 9, 2018
Registration is now open for “Winning the Future,” the 2018 Upstate Regional Summit hosted by Ten at the Top (TATT) and presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South…
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FUJIFILM expanding its Greenwood County Production operations
July 2, 2018
Japanese Firm Creating 67 New Jobs FUJIFILMManufacturing USA, Inc., one of the strategic manufacturing locations for Tokyo-based FUJIFILM Corporation, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenwood County.…
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Container Maintenance Corporation launching Dillon County facility
June 28, 2018
New facility will support Inland Port Dillon and create 54 new jobs Container Maintenance Corporation today announced plans to open a new facility in Dillon County. Designed to support the newly-opened…
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Merchant Iron Works expanding Sumter County operations
June 26, 2018
Structural Steel Fabricator Creating 27 New Jobs Merchant Iron Works announced an expansion of its existing Sumter County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is projected to create 27 new…
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BLG Logistics locating new operations in Charleston County
June 25, 2018
Third-party Logistics Provider Creating 28 Jobs BLG Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics services, today announced it is locating new operations in Charleston County. Designed to support Mercedes-Benz Vans’…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Anderson County
June 22, 2018
Company Investing $30 Million in Solar Farm Development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with five new…
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SC Commerce Director Bobby Hitt receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
June 20, 2018The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt with its Distinguished Service Award during the 2018 SCEDA Annual Conference held in May at…
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ACL Airshop announces new Greenville County operations
June 20, 2018
Company to Make $7.2 Million Investment in New Air Cargo Products Factory ACL Airshop, a global leader in custom unit load device (ULD) solutions, announced plans to construct a new…
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Monti, Inc. expanding Greenwood County manufacturing operations
June 20, 2018
Electrical Industry Supplier Investing $2.7 Million in Facility Expansion Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, today announced plans to expand its existing…
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International Vitamin Corporation expanding operations in South Carolina
June 18, 2018Company produces high quality dietary supplements, plus nutritional, prescription and OTC products, for leading U.S. and global retailers and contract customers International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), which produces high quality dietary…
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International Vitamin Corporation expanding operations in South Carolina
June 18, 2018
Company produces high quality dietary supplements, plus nutritional, prescription and OTC products, for leading U.S. and global retailers and contract customers International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), which produces high quality dietary…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 14, 2018
Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 13, 2018
Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County…
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BD investing $150 million in Sumter County facility
June 13, 2018
Medical Technology Company Creating 125 New Jobs BD(Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a $150 million investment in its existing Sumter County manufacturing facility.…
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JW Aluminum investing $255 million in Berkeley County operations
June 11, 2018
High-quality Aluminum Manufacturer Creating 50 New Jobs JW Aluminum, a manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum products, today announced plans to expand its existing Berkeley County operations. The facility’s growth is expected…
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SCTAC hires summer intern
June 5, 2018
The South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) has hired William Komar as a public relations intern for the summer of 2018. He will assist with internal and external communications…
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SCTAC hires summer intern
June 5, 2018
The South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) has hired William Komar as a public relations intern for the summer of 2018. He will assist with internal and external communications…
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Koops, Inc. expanding Greenville County manufacturing operations
May 30, 2018
Automation systems producer creating 20 new jobs Koops, Inc., a manufacturer of automation systems, is growing its existing Greenville County production operations. The company’s $2.2 million investment is projected to…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Aiken County
May 30, 2018
Company investing $20 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new…
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Valagro launching new production facility in Orangeburg County
May 28, 2018
Company’s First U.S. Manufacturing Site Will Create 47 New Jobs Valagro, a producer of biostimulants and fertilizers for the agriculture industry, is launching its new production operations in Orangeburg County.…
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Carolina Composites to expand Pioneer Boat manufacturing operations in Colleton County
May 23, 2018
Walterboro Boat Production Facility Creating 92 Additional Jobs Carolina Composites, doing business as Pioneer Boats, has announced that the company will expand its existing operations in Walterboro, S.C. Through its…
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RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation creating 1,100 jobs at new York County corporate headquarters
May 22, 2018
Mortgage-servicing Company Bringing $34 Million of Capital Investment RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, a mortgage-servicing company that delivers innovative solutions for managing residential mortgages, today announced that its new corporate headquarters…
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Keurig Green Mountain creating 500 jobs in South Carolina with new Spartanburg County operations
May 21, 2018
Leading coffee company to invest $350 million in community Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig), a leader in specialty coffee and innovative single-serve brewing systems, announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art…
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JTEKT expanding its Oconee County Koyo Bearings operations
May 17, 2018
Automotive Supplier Investing $19.4 Million to Create 56 New Jobs JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing…
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Taylor Named Greenville Area Development Corporation PR and social media intern for summer 2018
May 15, 2018
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Abbie Taylor as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for Summer 2018. A resident of Greenville, Abbie attended JL…
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Taylor Named Greenville Area Development Corporation PR and social media intern for summer 2018
May 15, 2018
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Abbie Taylor as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for Summer 2018. A resident of Greenville, Abbie attended JL…
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Meritor expanding Clarendon County manufacturing operations
May 11, 2018Company Investing $5.2 Million in Assembly Line Upgrades Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle markets, is expanding its existing operations in Clarendon…
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GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award
May 10, 2018Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…
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GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award
May 10, 2018Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…
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Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility
May 3, 2018Company Investing $40 Million in Existing Operations Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company…
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Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility
May 3, 2018Company Investing $40 Million in Existing Operations Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company…
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Tribe513 relocating its corporate headquarters to Greer
May 2, 2018
Tribe513, a faith-based, independent medical group consisting of Parkside Pediatrics, Brio Internal Medicine, Vida Gynecology and the Breastfeeding Center of Greenville has announced that it will be relocating its corporate…
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