US Brick expands Richland County, SC, operations
August 13, 2024$5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs US Brick, a closely held manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, today announced it is expanding its Richland County operations.…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024Love 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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Spartanburg Science Center announces finalists for 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards September 26 at the Chapman Cultural Center
August 12, 2024As 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, 2024Commissioner 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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Central SC Alliance announces promotion of Zechariah Willoughby to Director of Business Development
July 19, 2024The Central SC Alliance, an economic development organization situated in the central region of South Carolina, is proud to announce the promotion of Zechariah Willoughby from Director of Research to…
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USC professor’s discovery could make batteries last more than 250,000 recharge cycles
July 17, 2024Batteries are becoming an important part of the world’s energy system, but their ability to recharge may be too limited. Morgan Stefik, a chemistry professor in the University of South…
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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, 2024Fenecon 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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Nordson Industrial Coating Systems to Launch New Operations in Laurens County
July 17, 2024KEY HIGHLIGHTS Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) is excited to be establishing a new manufacturing facility in Laurens County. The $30 million investment will create more than 125 new production,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bernie Mazyck, SC Association for Community Economic Development
July 17, 2024The 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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GADC appoints Max Stewart as new CEO
July 16, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024SCbio 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, 2024MP 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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Camp Hall named No. 6 best industrial park in the nation
June 28, 2024Camp 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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Trinity Partners sources prominent downtown development site for student housing in Columbia, SC
June 27, 2024Trinity Partners announced the sale of a prominent downtown development site, consisting of three (3) parcels totaling ±3.84 acres at the corner of Huger and Blossom Streets. Roger Winn, SIOR,…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties
June 25, 2024Combined 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, 2024SCbio 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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Clyburn celebrates Orangeburg Railroad Corner Redevelopment groundbreaking
June 19, 2024On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Railroad Corner Redevelopment project in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This project will revitalize downtown Orangeburg…
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First Citizens Bank supports Midlands Technical College QuickJobs program
June 18, 2024First Citizens Bank donated $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation to provide QuickJobs scholarships to MTC students. QuickJobs are designed to provide intensive and complete job training to develop…
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SCbio welcomes Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for new Greenville life science hub
June 17, 2024SCbio 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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Pvolve-Columbia debuts in Columbia
June 13, 2024Pvolve, an omni-channel fitness company making their South Carolina debut with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 12 and a grand opening celebration Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m.- 1…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation welcomes Kai Dowden to team as summer intern
June 12, 2024The 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, 2024The 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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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces Leah Rothstein, Author & Housing Policy Leader, as a keynote speaker at 25th Annual Conference
June 10, 2024South 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, 2024South 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, 2024Skillionaire 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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EPC, Inc. celebrates grand opening and ribbon cutting at Bush River Road facility
June 4, 2024Growing IT asset disposition provider commemorates the opening of their new Eastern U.S. hub in Columbia, S.C. EPC, Inc., a subsidiary of CSI Leasing, Inc. and one of the world’s…
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Harbor Freight Tools signs deal to open new location in West Columbia, SC
May 30, 2024Hiring to Begin for 25-30 New Jobs in the Community Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening…
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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, 2024Partnership 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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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support expansion of annual STEMersion Institute
May 29, 2024Dorchester 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, 2024Representatives 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, 2024More 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, 2024Approximately $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, 2024Racquel 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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LCDC Continues to Foster Business Growth in Laurens County
May 15, 2024In a continuation of efforts aimed at bolstering economic development, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) is heavily marketing the impressive, nearly- completed 621,000 square-foot Hunter Industrial Spec Building. This…
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Reaching 13-year milestone takes stellar company culture and innovation for Greenville-based InvestiNet
May 14, 2024InvestiNet 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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International Downtown Association announces 2024 Emerging Leader Fellowship participants
May 14, 2024Team member for the Main Street District is selected for prestigious leadership program Heather Spires, VP of Development & Administration for the Main Street District (formerly called City Center Partnership),…
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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces 2024-2025 president and board of directors
May 13, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024SCbio, 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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Munich Composites acquired by SC-based group, expanding operations into Spartanburg County
May 2, 2024Nearly $2 million investment is expected to create 32 jobs Munich Composites GmbH, a manufacturer of carbon fiber bicycle rims, has been acquired by a new group in South Carolina…
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German-based carbon fiber bicycle rim manufacturer Munich Composites acquired by American ownership group
April 29, 2024Munich Composites GmbH, a manufacturer of carbon fiber bicycle rims, has been acquired by a new group in South Carolina headed by local wheel manufacturer Boyd Cycling. This new company,…
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A Conversation with Daniel Rickenmann – Mayor, City of Columbia
April 25, 2024The 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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