Office Market looks promising as 2016 comes to a close and 2017 unfolds
March 9, 2017The Charleston office market is thriving, as the region continues on a path of economic prosperity. With a few larger tenant shifts, notably the departure of ITT Technical Institute from…
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Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations
March 9, 2017
Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive original equipment manufacturers. The…
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Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations
March 9, 2017
Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive original equipment manufacturers. The…
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Office Market looks promising as 2016 comes to a close and 2017 unfolds
March 9, 2017
The Charleston office market is thriving, as the region continues on a path of economic prosperity. With a few larger tenant shifts, notably the departure of ITT Technical Institute from…
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AVX Corporation expanding Greenville County presence
March 8, 2017
GREENVILLE. SC – AVX Corporation (AVX), a provider of electronic components for a variety of applications, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County to accommodate the company’s continued growth.…
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Southern Current establishing solar facility in Orangeburg County
March 7, 2017
Company Investing More Than $10 Million In New Project Southern Current LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced that it…
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Southern Current establishing solar facility in Orangeburg County
March 7, 2017
Company Investing More Than $10 Million In New Project Southern Current LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced that it…
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Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County
March 2, 2017
Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County. The company is bringing $2 million of new capital investment and creating 27 new jobs over the…
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Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County
March 2, 2017
Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County. The company is bringing $2 million of new capital investment and creating 27 new jobs over the…
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Fukoku America expanding its Laurens County operations
March 1, 2017Fukoku America, a manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive products is growing its operations in Laurens County. The expansion is expected to bring $13.9 million in new investment and lead…
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Fukoku America expanding its Laurens County operations
March 1, 2017Fukoku America, a manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive products is growing its operations in Laurens County. The expansion is expected to bring $13.9 million in new investment and lead…
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Southern Community Services acquires four new homeowner association management clients in Charleston area
February 24, 2017Southern Community Services, one of only six AAMC-accredited community association management firms in S.C., has added four new Charleston area communities to its growing client list. Southern Community Services (SCS)…
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Southern Community Services acquires four new homeowner association management clients in Charleston area
February 24, 2017
Southern Community Services, one of only six AAMC-accredited community association management firms in S.C., has added four new Charleston area communities to its growing client list. Southern Community Services (SCS)…
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Carver Companies expanding its Charleston County operations
February 22, 2017
Diversified Group Of Companies Investing $13 Million And Creating 22 Jobs Carver Companies, a diversified group of manufacturing and construction companies, will be expanding its Charleston County operations. Located in…
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Verizon Wireless expanding Greenville County operations
February 16, 2017
Company Investing $3.5 Million And Creating 260 New Jobs In Upstate Growth Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest provider of telecommunications products and services, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville…
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Verizon Wireless expanding Greenville County operations
February 16, 2017
Company Investing $3.5 Million And Creating 260 New Jobs In Upstate Growth Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest provider of telecommunications products and services, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville…
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Sencorables LLC expanding its Greenville County operations
February 14, 2017
Technology Firm Investing $3.5 Million In New Equipment Sencorables LLC, a developer of diversified IoT (Internet of Things) products, today announced its plans for an expansion of its Greenville County…
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Sencorables LLC Expanding Its Greenville County Operations
February 14, 2017
Technology Firm Investing $3.5 Million In New Equipment Sencorables LLC, a developer of diversified IoT (Internet of Things) products, today announced its plans for an expansion of its Greenville County…
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Sundaram-Clayton Limited launching first U.S. operations
February 9, 2017
Aluminum Die-Cast Product Manufacturer Creating 130 Jobs In Dorchester County Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),…
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Sundaram-Clayton Limited launching first U.S. operations
February 9, 2017
Aluminum Die-Cast Product Manufacturer Creating 130 Jobs In Dorchester County Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),…
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Emerson expanding its ASCO operations in Aiken County
February 8, 2017
Company Investing More Than $8 Million In Regional Product Line Consolidation Emerson, which manufactures and markets ASCO fluid automation products for a wide range of process and manufacturing industry applications,…
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4Q16: Regional Economy Continues to Thrive, Industrial Market Sees Surge in Activity
February 8, 2017Charleston, SC – The fourth quarter of 2016 saw the culmination of yet another prolific year of economic activity for the Charleston metropolitan area. With the Port of Charleston achieving…
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The Carlstar Group invests significantly in Aiken County facility
February 8, 2017
The Carlstar Group LLC, a global manufacturer of specialty wheels and tires, is investing in its existing facility to expand process and production capacity, which will accommodate the company’s continued…
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The Carlstar Group invests significantly in Aiken County facility
February 8, 2017
The Carlstar Group LLC, a global manufacturer of specialty wheels and tires, is investing in its existing facility to expand process and production capacity, which will accommodate the company’s continued…
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4Q16: Regional Economy Continues to Thrive, Industrial Market Sees Surge in Activity
February 8, 2017
Charleston, SC – The fourth quarter of 2016 saw the culmination of yet another prolific year of economic activity for the Charleston metropolitan area. With the Port of Charleston achieving…
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Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
February 1, 2017
Development Would Bring Approximately $85 Million Investment Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, is launching a new solar production facility in…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 23, 2017
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is projected to invest…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 23, 2017
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is projected to invest…
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Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments awarded $200,000 for work on Brownfield Sites in the neck area
January 19, 2017
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the tri-county region as one of 19 communities nationally to receive a portion of nearly $4 million for assistance in planning the…
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Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments awarded $200,000 for work on Brownfield Sites in the neck area
January 18, 2017The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the tri-county region as one of 19 communities nationally to receive a portion of nearly $4 million for assistance in planning the…
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USFibers expanding Edgefield County manufacturing facility
January 18, 2017
Fiber Manufacturer Adding Production Capacity And Creating New Jobs USFibers, a manufacturer of recycled polyester fiber, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Edgefield County. The company intends…
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USFibers expanding Edgefield County manufacturing facility
January 18, 2017
Fiber Manufacturer Adding Production Capacity And Creating New Jobs USFibers, a manufacturer of recycled polyester fiber, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Edgefield County. The company intends…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 18, 2017
Chemical Provider Investing $3.8 Million To Accommodate Continued Growth Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 18, 2017
Chemical Provider Investing $3.8 Million To Accommodate Continued Growth Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate…
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NARENCO constructing new solar projects in Orangeburg County
January 5, 2017
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – NARENCO (National Renewable Energy Corporation) will be constructing two new utility-scale solar farms in Orangeburg County. The projects are expected to bring $89.1 million in new…
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NARENCO constructing new solar projects in Orangeburg County
January 5, 2017
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – NARENCO (National Renewable Energy Corporation) will be constructing two new utility-scale solar farms in Orangeburg County. The projects are expected to bring $89.1 million in new…
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LeGrand Elebash, Project Executive, Lorelei
January 5, 2017
LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with LeGrand Elebash,…
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Techtronic Industries continues growth in Anderson County
December 15, 2016
Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its Power Equipment Group’s operations in Anderson County. The…
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Techtronic Industries continues growth in Anderson County
December 15, 2016
Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its Power Equipment Group’s operations in Anderson County. The…
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MM Technics to construct first North American plant in South Carolina
December 14, 2016
Automotive Supplier Investing $12.6 Million In Newberry County MM Technics, a newly formed American subsidiary of Muhr Metalltechnik, Gmbh + Co. KG, is constructing a metal stamping facility in Newberry…
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PL Developments launching new Greenville County operations
December 14, 2016
Manufacturing And Distribution Center To Bring $45 Million Investment And Create 450 New Jobs PL Developments, a manufacturer, packager and distributor of pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products, is launching new…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility – Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA)
December 14, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Absolute Storage, a 45,530-square-foot self-storage facility located in Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA). The property was purchased for $4.450 million. Ziff Properties plans to…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility – Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA)
December 14, 2016
Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Absolute Storage, a 45,530-square-foot self-storage facility located in Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA). The property was purchased for $4.450 million. Ziff Properties plans to…
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CompuCom establishing new global headquarters in Lancaster County
December 8, 2016
CompuCom Systems, Inc. (CompuCom®), a leading technology infrastructure services company, is locating its new global headquarters operations in Lancaster County. The new development is projected to bring $41 million in…
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B&W Fiberglass, Inc. launching first South Carolina operations
December 7, 2016
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – B&W Fiberglass, Inc., an advanced materials manufacturer, is launching its first operations in South Carolina by acquiring a new facility in Greenville County. The company will…
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B&W Fiberglass, Inc. launching first South Carolina operations
December 7, 2016
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – B&W Fiberglass, Inc., an advanced materials manufacturer, is launching its first operations in South Carolina by acquiring a new facility in Greenville County. The company will…
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Magna International constructing fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina
December 7, 2016
SPARTANBURG COUNTY – SC Magna International, a leading global automotive supplier, is constructing a new seat manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. Representing its fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina, the…
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Magna International constructing fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina
December 7, 2016
SPARTANBURG COUNTY – SC Magna International, a leading global automotive supplier, is constructing a new seat manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. Representing its fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina, the…
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VELUX expanding Greenwood County operations
December 7, 2016
VELUX, a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company intends to invest $4 million and create 21 new jobs as a…
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VELUX expanding Greenwood County operations
December 7, 2016
VELUX, a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company intends to invest $4 million and create 21 new jobs as a…
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