Kuzco Lighting expands U.S. operations in Greenville County
January 3, 2025
Kuzco Lighting, a leader in modern decorative lighting solutions, announced the opening of a new distribution facility in Greenville, South Carolina, set to begin operations in January 2025. Located at…
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Plans unveiled for new community gathering space in downtown Simpsonville
December 17, 2024
Community Hub, LLC, a Greenville-based development company, has unveiled plans for a vibrant dining and entertainment complex in the heart of downtown Simpsonville at 136 S. Main St. The development,…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from economic development training program
December 16, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from Economic Development Training Program
December 13, 2024The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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Dodge® Industrial named Large Manufacturer of the Year
December 12, 2024
Dodge Industrial, Inc., a leading provider of innovative industrial solutions, is announced it has received the 2024 Large Manufacturer of the Year Award from the Development Corporation of Anderson County…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation welcomes two new researchers to team
December 10, 2024
Joe Foster and Logan Gibbons Join to Strengthen Research and Economic Development Efforts The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) welcomes Joe Foster and Logan Gibbons as the newest members of…
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Amber Guyton joins the South Carolina Power Team as Operations & Events Manager
December 10, 2024
The South Carolina Power Team announced the hiring of Amber Guyton as the Operations & Events Manager. In this role, Amber is responsible for the efficiency and performance of the…
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Study finds SCTAC has $6.1 billion yearly impact on S.C. economy
December 9, 2024
An economic impact study conducted by South Carolina research economist Dr. Joseph Von Nessen and co-commissioned by SCTAC and the SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) reveals that the South…
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AFL continues growth of Spartanburg County manufacturing operations
December 3, 2024
AFL, a manufacturer of fiber optic products and equipment, announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations across Spartanburg County. The company’s $155 million investment will create over 150 new jobs…
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SC Aerospace 2024 Economic Impact Study Reveals Post-Pandemic Growth and Diversification
November 21, 2024
South Carolina Aerospace Cluster Soars to New Heights A newly released 2024 SC Aerospace Economic Impact Study, commissioned by the SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) and conducted by research…
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357 Brewers establishing operations in Horry County
November 21, 2024
357 Brewers, a craft brewery, announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $6.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs. 357 Brewers’ new 10,000-square-foot facility, located at…
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Milo’s Tea Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
November 20, 2024
$53 million investment will create 80 new jobs Milo’s Tea Company (Milo’s Tea), a leading beverage company, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $53 million…
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Harbor Freight Tools grows S.C. footprint with new operation in Anderson County
November 11, 2024
$30 million investment will create 36 new jobs Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new…
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GADC announces retirement of Senior Project Manager Tony Smith
November 7, 2024
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) announces the retirement of Senior Project Manager Tony Smith after more than 16 years of service. Smith, who joined GADC in 2008, has been…
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Hartness announces expansion of and new tenants for The Village Center
November 7, 2024Hartness, an award-winning urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the expansion of The Village Center, featuring new and exciting tenants. The Village Center…
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SC Ports CEO: 10 million TEUs of capacity, rail capabilities support customers’ growth in booming Southeast
October 17, 2024
In her third State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin reinforced how SC Ports is a powerful gateway for shippers seeking reliable, highly productive…
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South Carolina tech industry intensifies the State’s economic growth, according to new study by SC Competes
October 14, 2024
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (“SC Competes”) has released its 2024 SC Tech Economic Impact Study, revealing a surge in the state’s tech sector, driven by rapid industry expansion…
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Smartpress selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
September 24, 2024Smartpress, a commercial online printing company, announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $9.6 million investment will create 150 new jobs. Smartpress will…
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A Conversation with Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms
September 24, 2024
From seed to manufacturing, BrightMa Farms is a Charleston-based AgTech company that has built a sustainable circular economy model with industrial hemp as the product. BrightMa Farms brings together state-of-the-art…
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Greenville City Council takes first step to redevelop City Hall
September 23, 2024Exterior photo of City Hall at 206 S. Main Street Transformation is coming to City Hall’s downtown location on Main Street. At its Sept. 23, 2024, meeting, Greenville City Council…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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ARKU Inc. selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
September 10, 2024
ARKU Inc. (ARKU), a leader in sheet metal leveling and deburring, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The multimillion-dollar investment will create approximately 10…
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J&P Park, Inc. expands Greenwood County operations
September 9, 2024
$750,000 investment will create 50 new jobs J&P Park, Inc. (J&P Park), a portfolio of brands providing consumers with innovative and high-quality gardening and hobby-based products, announced today that it is expanding…
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Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center
August 29, 2024
$800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs FAST FACTS Meta selects Aiken County to establish the company’s first South Carolina data center. The $800 million investment will support…
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VisionGreenwood brings awareness, facilitates solutions for attainable housing
August 20, 2024VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is addressing the need for attainable housing in…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces finalists for 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards September 26 at the Chapman Cultural Center
August 12, 2024
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the 2024 STEM Educator of the…
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Knockout Butchery breaks ground in Upstate SC
July 30, 2024
Commissioner Hugh Weathers and other officials joined farmers Travis and Misty Howard in breaking ground yesterday on a new beef processing facility that will expand opportunities for South Carolina farmers and address…
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Nordson ICS to launch operations in Laurens County
July 17, 2024
$30 million investment will create 125 new jobs Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) is establishing their newest manufacturing facility in Laurens County. With an investment of $30 million and the creation of…
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Fenecon to establish North American headquarters in Greenville with multi-million dollar manufacturing facility investment
July 17, 2024
Fenecon International GmbH, a German producer of energy storage systems, has announced its first North American manufacturing location and headquarters, to be established in Greenville, SC. The $3 million dollar…
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GADC appoints Max Stewart as new CEO
July 16, 2024
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Max Stewart as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 16, 2024. Stewart brings more than two…
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Greenville’s newest luxury community Biltmore Walk breaks ground
July 11, 2024Exclusive Residences Offer Unparalleled Access to County Square’s 40-Acre Mixed-Use Development Keene Group and Marchant Bateman & Co. of Blackstream Christie’s International Real Estate announced the groundbreaking of Biltmore Walk, an…
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Greenville Arena District embarks on 25-year master plan to reimagine its campus and envision future of Bon Secours Wellness Arena
July 11, 2024
The Greenville Arena District (GAD), owner and operator of Bon Secours Wellness Arena, announced that architecture firms LS3P, LMN, and Gensler Sports have been awarded the contract for master planning…
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SCbio welcomes Paige Durham as Communications Coordinator
July 11, 2024
SCbio welcomed Paige Durham to the team as Communications Coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives. Durham will be responsible for…
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MP Husky expanding Greenville County operations
July 10, 2024
MP Husky, a manufacturer of cable support and power distribution systems, announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations. The company’s $11.1 million investment will create 35 new jobs. MP…
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GADC President and Interim CEO Kevin Landmesser announces retirement
June 28, 2024
“We extend our sincere gratitude to Kevin for his 23 years of exceptional leadership at the GADC. His strategic vision and dedication have been instrumental in advancing economic growth across…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The…
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SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead
June 24, 2024
SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…
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ElringKlinger Group selects Pickens County to establish first South Carolina operation
June 24, 2024
$40.3 million investment will create 115 new jobs FAST FACTS ElringKlinger Group (ElringKlinger) selects Pickens County to establish the compay’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $40.3 million investment will…
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SCbio welcomes Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for new Greenville life science hub
June 17, 2024
SCbio welcomes Kimberly Penick as Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Labs, the newest 100,000-square-foot development in downtown Greenville that will become a laboratory hub for life sciences.…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation welcomes Kai Dowden to team as summer intern
June 12, 2024
The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization charged with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has added Kai Dowden as an intern for the summer of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Mario Brown, Affordable Upstate
June 11, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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skillsgapp launches two new Skillionaire Games
June 5, 2024
Skillionaire Games help to meet South Carolina’s rising demand for skilled talent in advanced manufacturing and healthcare In response to a statewide demand for skilled talent pipelines in both advanced…
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Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation
May 29, 2024
$3 million investment will create 10 new jobs Expandable, LLC (Expandable), a supplier of expandable, movable spaces, announced it selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation.…
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SMC to launch online General Studies Degree benefitting returning adult learners
May 29, 2024
Partnership with OneSpartanburg’s Re:Degree Initiative is Focused on Increasing College Completion Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) is launching a new online bachelor’s degree that provides a clear path to a degree…
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Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation
May 29, 2024
$3 million investment will create 10 new jobs Expandable, LLC (Expandable) selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation. The company’s $3 million investment will create 10…
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RIA awards construction and planning grants to upgrade critical infrastructure
May 28, 2024
More than $25 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 36 projects, totaling more than $25 million in…
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Clarios expanding Oconee County operations
May 23, 2024
Approximately $16 million investment will create 12 new jobs FAST FACTS Clarios is expanding operations in Oconee County. The company will invest approximately $16 million and create 12 new jobs.…
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Greenville’s Racquel Collier speaking at national conference
May 15, 2024
Racquel Collier, a real estate developer with a focus on the concept of third spaces, will be part of a panel at New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference next month.…
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Reaching 13-year milestone takes stellar company culture and innovation for Greenville-based InvestiNet
May 14, 2024
InvestiNet says developing technologies that deliver added humanity and efficiency to debt collection is a key to their success Greenville’s InvestiNet, founded in 2011, is pairing its 13th anniversary with a…
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