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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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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Kemper Corporation locating new operations in Union County
May 1, 2018
Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, announced it is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of capital investment and lead…
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Kemper Corporation locating new operations in Union County
May 1, 2018
Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, announced it is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of capital investment and lead…
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Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County
April 30, 2018Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, announced plans to expand its operations. The company is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately…
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Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County
April 30, 2018Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, announced plans to expand its operations. The company is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately…
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Columbia International University leading the way for Monticello Road economic development
April 27, 2018
Columbia International University is joining with community leaders for a revitalization of the Monticello Road corridor beginning with the groundbreaking of the $20 million William H. Jones Global Business &…
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Lowcountry Aviation Company launching Colleton County operations
April 25, 2018
Aviation Service Provider Creating 36 New Jobs Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create…
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Lowcountry Aviation Company launching Colleton County operations
April 25, 2018
Aviation Service Provider Creating 36 New Jobs Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create…
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ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County
April 24, 2018Company Creating More Than 150 New Jobs in Abbeville, S.C. ACS Manufacturing, Inc. announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected…
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ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County
April 24, 2018Company Creating More Than 150 New Jobs in Abbeville, S.C. ACS Manufacturing, Inc. announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected…
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Lancaster County joins South Carolina I-77 Alliance
April 24, 2018
Lancaster County will be joining the South Carolina I-77 Alliance, the public-private partnership that promotes business and industrial opportunities in the corridor from Charlotte to Columbia. Effective July 1, Lancaster…
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South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards
April 23, 2018
Nine organizations receive state funds as part of Startup Fuel Challenge The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as…
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South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards
April 23, 2018
Nine organizations receive state funds as part of Startup Fuel Challenge The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as…
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Donaldson Field contributes $522MM to South Carolina economy
April 17, 2018The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) has issued a report showing that Donaldson Field leads the state in economic impact among general aviation airports. Located at the South Carolina Technology…
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EAS Change Systems locating corporate operations in Greenville County
April 17, 2018
Company Creating 20 New Jobs to Support Plastic Injection Molding Industry EAS Change Systems today announced it will be locating corporate operations in Greenville County. Supporting the plastic injection molding…
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EAS Change Systems locating corporate operations in Greenville County
April 17, 2018
Company Creating 20 New Jobs to Support Plastic Injection Molding Industry EAS Change Systems today announced it will be locating corporate operations in Greenville County. Supporting the plastic injection molding…
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Donaldson Field contributes $522MM to South Carolina economy
April 17, 2018The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) has issued a report showing that Donaldson Field leads the state in economic impact among general aviation airports. Located at the South Carolina Technology…
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OPDE Group launching solar project in Bamberg County
April 12, 2018
OPDE Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Bamberg County. The company plans to invest approximately $63 million in this new operation. Headquartered in Spain, OPDE…
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OPDE Group launching solar project in Bamberg County
April 12, 2018
OPDE Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Bamberg County. The company plans to invest approximately $63 million in this new operation. Headquartered in Spain, OPDE…
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GADC to celebrate Greenville County economic development successes, present Chairman’s Award for Economic Impact
April 11, 2018
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, will announce continuing strong job creation and…
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J. Geiger Shading expanding operations in Charleston County
April 10, 2018
Window Shade Manufacturer Creating 26 New Jobs J. Geiger Shading, a provider of modern window shading, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment is projected…
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J. Geiger Shading expanding operations in Charleston County
April 10, 2018
Window Shade Manufacturer Creating 26 New Jobs J. Geiger Shading, a provider of modern window shading, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment is projected…
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RBC Aerostructures growing its Oconee County operations
April 10, 2018
Company Investing $3.8 Million in Manufacturing Facility Expansion RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County…
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RBC Aerostructures growing its Oconee County operations
April 10, 2018
Company Investing $3.8 Million in Manufacturing Facility Expansion RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County…
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SCBIO presents PitchRounds at SEMDA MedTech conference – May 2-4
April 6, 2018South Carolina Inventors convene to present ideas to Venture Capitalists The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association driven to make the southeast a world-class region for…
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SCBIO presents PitchRounds at SEMDA MedTech conference – May 2-4
April 6, 2018
South Carolina Inventors convene to present ideas to Venture Capitalists The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association driven to make the southeast a world-class region for…
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Universal Forest Products to open new facility in Orangeburg County
April 3, 2018
Manufacturing Plant to Create Approximately 120 New Jobs Over the Next Several Years Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Universal Forest Products, a provider of…
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Universal Forest Products to open new facility in Orangeburg County
April 3, 2018
Manufacturing Plant to Create Approximately 120 New Jobs Over the Next Several Years Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Universal Forest Products, a provider of…
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The Upstate’s Young Professionals connect with regional leaders at PIQUE
March 28, 2018
Ten at the Top (TATT) hosted the third annual PIQUE: Young Professionals Elevating the Upstate Summit, presented by ScanSource at Taylors Mill on Thursday, March 22. Over 220 young professionals…
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#TeamUpstate campaign explores power of regional collaboration
March 27, 2018
Upstate SC Alliance unveils interactive communications campaign at Annual Meeting The Upstate’s regional economic development organization is encouraging business and community leaders to share their economic development stories through its…
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Magna expanding its Spartanburg County plant
March 26, 2018
Automotive Supplier Creating 130 Additional Jobs at its Moore, S.C. Seat Manufacturing Facility​ Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its…
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Magna expanding its Spartanburg County plant
March 26, 2018
Automotive Supplier Creating 130 Additional Jobs at its Moore, S.C. Seat Manufacturing Facility​ Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its…
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Governor McMaster nominates three Opportunity Zones in the City of West Columbia
March 24, 2018
Governor McMaster has designated three areas in the City of West Columbia to be nominated as Opportunity Zones. This program provides a federal tax incentive for taxpayers who reinvest…
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Santee Cooper approves $3 million industrial development loan to benefit Oconee County
March 21, 2018
Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Still Hopes acquires 12.5 acres in West Columbia, builds partnership with Columbia Children’s Theatre
March 15, 2018
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1977, has announced that it is acquiring two pieces of property currently owned by Lexington School District Two…
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