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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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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East West Partners appoints new Managing Partner, Senior Vice President of Development amidst landmark year
December 5, 2024East West Partners, a premier, nationally awarded residential and commercial real estate development group with a flagship office in Charleston, announces the promotion of Katie Blum to managing partner and…
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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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East West Partners debuts revitalization of 152-year-old landmark building in Charleston
November 15, 2024
East West Partners, a premier, nationally awarded residential and commercial real estate development group with a flagship office in Charleston, announces the grand opening of 71 Wentworth, a collection of…
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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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Jonathan Nazeer joins SC Association for Community Economic Development as Capacity Building Program Director
October 3, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) announced the appointment of Jonathan Nazeer as Capacity Building Program Director. In his role, Nazeer will administer several programs designed to build…
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Dorchester County and The Furman Co. provide update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street
October 2, 2024
Dorchester County, in partnership with The Furman Co., provided an update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street property in Summerville, SC. This transformative project, which includes a blend…
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Berkeley County pursuing EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
October 1, 2024
Berkeley County is pursuing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the former St. Stephen High School property that closed to the public in 1996 and is located…
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Google breaks ground on two new data center campuses in South Carolina as part of $3.3 billion investment
September 30, 2024
Google announced a $3.3 billion investment in South Carolina to expand its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company also announced new support for energy affordability programs and a local…
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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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Magnus Development Partners completes second Class A industrial building in Camp Hall
September 18, 2024Magnus Development Partners, a leading real estate developer based in Columbia, S.C., announced today the successful completion of Vantage Point 2, a state-of-the-art, 152,880-square-foot Class A, speculative industrial building located…
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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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Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business partner to enhance sustainability and economic development
August 15, 2024
Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business Partner to Enhance Sustainability and Economic Development Sustain SC is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Darla…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bernie Mazyck, SC Association for Community Economic Development
July 17, 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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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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Camp Hall named No. 6 best industrial park in the nation
June 28, 2024
Camp Hall Commerce Park has been named No. 6 best industrial park in the nation in Business Facilities Magazine’s 20th Rankings Report, the magazine’s annual assessment of economic development and location…
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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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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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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces Leah Rothstein, Author & Housing Policy Leader, as a keynote speaker at 25th Annual Conference
June 10, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is honored to announce Leah Rothstein, Co-author of Just Action and nonprofit consultant to housing developers, cities, and counties, as a keynote…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces Charles Blow, NYT Bestselling Author, Columnist, & MSNBC Analyst as a keynote speaker at 25th annual conference
June 10, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) announced Charles Blow, New York Times Bestselling Author and Columnist, Analyst at MSNBC, as a keynote speaker for its annual conference, Opportunity…
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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) 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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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support expansion of annual STEMersion Institute
May 29, 2024
Dorchester County Economic Development accepted a grant of $25,000, on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between industry needs and local education by integrating high-demand…
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St. Stephen Brownfield community meeting
May 28, 2024
Representatives from Berkeley County Economic Development and Terracon will host a community meeting on Thursday, June 6 for a one-year update on the $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant in St.…
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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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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces 2024-2025 president and board of directors
May 13, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2024-2025 officers and board of directors during the Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach. SCEDA and its 650+ members have been the…
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John Truluck named Local Developer of the Year and Holly McCrary awarded SCEDA Rising Star
May 9, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced the recipients of two prestigious awards at SCEDA’s Annual Conference, held May 8-10 in Myrtle Beach. John Truluck, economic development director at…
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Ecumenical Church and University announces 28th Convocation and Investiture Ceremony
May 9, 2024COLUMBIA, SC – Ecumenical University announced the 28th Ecumenical Church and University Convocation, which will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM at the Metropolitan Convention Center,…
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SCbio’s life science accelerator, SCbioDrive, launches application for inaugural cohort
May 8, 2024
SCbio, in partnership with The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), today opened the applications for its new accelerator program, SCbioDrive, A biannual program, SCbioDrive will select up to six seed-stage life…
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Tradd Advisory Company expands operations in Charleston County
April 25, 2024
Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $88,800 investment will create 100 new jobs in the next…
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Rick Crawford from Emerger Strategies earns Sustainability Excellence Associate Credential
April 17, 2024
Rick Crawford, from Emerger Strategies has earned the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). By obtaining this credential, Rick has demonstrated competency in the field of…
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Provident Business Financial Services named top SBA 504 Lender by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh consecutive year
April 11, 2024
Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Provident), a statewide Certified Development Company and SBA commercial real estate lender, has been named #1 SBA 504 Lender in South Carolina by the U.S.…
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Licensures for lawfully present workforce will boost S.C. economy, help solve workforce shortages
April 4, 2024
Allowing 5,500 legally authorized workers in South Carolina to be eligible for professional and occupational licenses could add up to $67.7 million additional economic output to the state economy and…
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Lander honors corporate partners for commitment to workforce education
March 14, 2024
Lander University’s College of Graduate and Online Studies recognized the contributions of 20 corporate partners whose commitment to workforce education is strengthening the state’s economy and helping workers achieve their…
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East West Partners announces release of 47 new residences in Phase III at The Waterfront Daniel Island
March 14, 2024
East West Partners, a premier, nationally awarded residential and commercial real estate development group with offices in Charleston, announces the sales launch for its third collection of residences at luxury…
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Potential economic impact of professional licensures for lawfully present workforce to be unveiled at March 25 event
March 12, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC – A report authored by Clemson University researchers that explores the economic impact of allowing lawfully present workers to receive occupational and professional licenses in various sectors will…
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Berkeley County names John O. Williams new Economic Development Director
February 28, 2024
Berkeley County has named John O. Williams, II the County’s new Economic Development Director. County Council approved the item at its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024. Williams is a…
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MOONDOG Animation Studio grows South Carolina footprint with expansion in Charleston County
February 21, 2024
$90,000 investment will create 20 new jobs in 5 years Fast Facts MOONDOG Animation Studio (MOONDOG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Charleston County. The company’s $90,000 investment…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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SC Department of Commerce announces 2024 Relentless Challenge grant awards
February 7, 2024
15 projects across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2024 Relentless Challenge grant, which…
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EV leader Tesla to open state-of-the-art logistics operations in Greenville County, SC
January 18, 2024
Electric car maker selects Fountain Inn for first major presence in Palmetto State; Fox Hill Business Park to host state-of-the-art distribution facility to support Tesla growth in Southeast Tesla will open…
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SCRA contributes over $1.19 billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 17, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.19 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2023. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…
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Sustain SC announces new executive committee and board members
January 17, 2024
Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2024 Board of Directors with a new Chair and two…
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$9.22 billion announced capital investment on the heels of a record-setting 2022
January 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment…
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