EngenuitySC releases Hot Takes, Cool Columbians series for community use
June 15, 2021
Video Series is designed to attract young professionals to the region EngenuitySC released to the community Hot Takes, Cool Columbians — a series of short videos featuring Columbia’s young professionals…
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80+ Midlands businesses to be featured at Lexington Chamber Expo
June 14, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 80 Midlands businesses at its annual Business Lexpo on Thursday, June 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at River Bluff…
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Frauenthal Gnotec establishes operations in Laurens County
June 10, 2021
$8.2 million investment will create 82 new jobs Frauenthal Gnotec is establishing its latest manufacturing and distribution facility in Laurens County. With an investment of $8.2 million and the creation of…
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Intertape Polymer Group Inc. expanding operations in Richland County
June 9, 2021
More than $20 million investment will create about 135 new jobs over the next five years Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG), a packaging and protective solutions company that supplies to resellers…
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European-based Frauenthal Gnotec establishes operations in Laurens County
June 9, 2021
Frauenthal Gnotec is establishing their latest manufacturing and distribution facility in Laurens County. With an investment of $8.2 million and the creation of 82 new jobs, the company is expanding…
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Bishop Tires Inc. Changes Ownership: New Owner Meet and Greet June 12th
June 8, 2021
An icon for vehicle service and all things tires, Bishop Tires has been serving the Clinton and Laurens County community for over sixty years. A few months ago, the business…
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Laurens County Community & Career Resource Fair Planned for June 16th
June 7, 2021
Looking for a job or a new career opportunity? Come dressed and ready to connect with local employers and resources at this free event! The South Carolina Department of Social…
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Century Aluminum expanding operations in Berkeley County
June 3, 2021
More than $60 million investment will create 100 new jobs Century Aluminum, one of the nation’s largest primary aluminum producers, today announced plans to expand operations in Berkeley County. The…
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QVC expanding fulfillment center in Florence County
June 2, 2021
$27.5 million investment will create approximately 360 new jobs The state of South Carolina today announced that longtime Florence County employer QVC®, a world leader in video retail across broadcast,…
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Graduating senior recruitment event showcases local career opportunities
May 26, 2021
Yesterday (Tuesday, May 25th), the S.C. Department of Commerce, Laurens County Development Corporation, and Laurens District 55 High School collaborated to host a Graduating Senior Recruitment event. Twelve local businesses…
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ExecuSource relocates Greenville office to Endeavor
May 25, 2021
Atlanta-based recruiting firm leverages Endeavor’s location and coworking community to further integrate into Greenville business community Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, welcomed…
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Thorne Ambulance pioneers Upstate South Carolina’s first EMS youth apprenticeship program
May 25, 2021
Thorne Ambulance Service, LLC (TAS), a premier mobile-healthcare provider in South Carolina, announced its partnership with Apprenticeship Carolina to debut the first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) apprenticeship program in Upstate…
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The Coffee Roost is Relocating and Expanding
May 19, 2021
A coffee shop is an anchor for any thriving town and the people of Laurens like their coffee. That is evident by the success of the Coffee Roost since opening…
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Epica International announces operations in Spartanburg
May 18, 2021
Epica International, the leader in advanced ultra-high-resolution mobile medical imaging and robotic applications for human health, animal health and industrial enterprises, announces new corporate headquarters and operations in Spartanburg County,…
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Colonial Pipeline Reopens One Day After Governor Urges South Carolinians Not to Panic
May 12, 2021
Great news just days after the announcement of the Colonial pipeline shutdown. Company officials announced late Wednesday that they have initiated restart of pipeline operations “all lines, including those lateral…
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Laurens County Development Corporation Strategic Planning Process Continues
May 12, 2021
You’ve heard the phrase it takes a village, right? Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) knows that the real potential for getting things done and making a difference lies in the…
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F. Hunt Enterprise to build distribution operations in Clarendon County
May 11, 2021
F. Hunt Enterprise, a distributor of one of the nation’s largest made-to-order pizza brands in convenience stores, announces plans to build distribution space in Clarendon County, South Carolina. The company…
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South Carolina to Return to Pre-Pandemic Unemployment Program to Address Workforce Shortages
May 7, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In order to address ongoing workforce shortages throughout South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster today directed the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) to terminate South Carolina’s…
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Beach Commercial completes full lease-up of retail space at Live Oak Square
May 4, 2021Beach Commercial, Charleston’s oldest locally owned commercial real estate firm and the full-service commercial division of The Beach Company, announced today that it has completed the full lease-up of 32,285…
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Bourne Group expanding operations in Charleston County
April 29, 2021
The company’s $3.7 million investment will create 43 new jobs Bourne Group, an industry leader in the manufacturing and installation of marine signage, today announced plans to expand operations in…
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First Look at 2020 Census Data
April 28, 2021
On Monday, April 26th some initial data from the 2020 census was released. That data had to be completed to meet legislative deadlines for apportionment. According to the census.gov website,…
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“Capital Project Sales Tax” Starts May 1
April 28, 2021
When Laurens County residents went to the polls on November 3, 2020 the Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) Referendum that was on the ballot passed with overwhelming support. A total…
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Frothy Beard Brewing Company expands to Summerville
April 27, 2021
Frothy Beard Brewing Company is expanding its universe as it opens a new brewery and taproom in historic downtown Summerville. The new venue—the Lowcountry brewer’s second location in the Charleston…
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An Inside Look at the New QT Remote Travel Center in Clinton
April 26, 2021
On Thursday, April 29th the QT off Interstate 26 at Exit 54 will open for business. Different from many of the other QT stations you might be familiar with, the…
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M.C. Dean, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
April 21, 2021
$7.3 million investment will create 126 new jobs M.C. Dean, Inc., a global cyber-physical systems integration and engineering company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $7.3…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Almost Ready to Serve its First Pint
April 21, 2021
Palmetto Brothers Dispensary is looking forward to participating in their first annual Sip & Stroll. Brothers Wade and Wes Meetze are excited about introducing Palmetto Brothers to the public during…
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Non Profit Minute – Ethel Bunch, Sustain SC
April 19, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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E+I Engineering USA Corporation expanding operations in Anderson County
April 16, 2021
$13 million investment will create 200 new jobs E+I Engineering USA Corporation (E+I Engineering), a leading provider of electrical switchgear and power distribution systems, today announced plans to expand operations in…
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Lowe announces opening of Sweetgrass Inn, Village rebranding
April 15, 2021Lowe announced the rebranding of The Village at Wild Dunes to The Residences at Sweetgrass, a collection of luxury vacation rental properties and retail outlets. Located at Wild Dunes Resort…
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Since 2001, GADC annual economic impact grows to $6 billion and 64,784 jobs in Greenville County
April 14, 2021
20-Year Cumulative Impact of Announcements Exceeds $55 Billion County economic development arm shown to stimulate economic diversification, produce powerful employment multiplier, keying growth across 10-county Upstate region through sustained success…
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20 years of producing results: Greenville County Economic Development recognize milestone with fresh look, special events, leadership reflections
April 14, 2021
Founded in mid-2001, GADC to celebrate community’s economic and job growth, industry diversification, increasing per capita incomes with special events, leadership reflections, celebratory graphics The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) –…
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Be Pro Be Proud Provides “Big Rig” Experience to Laurens County Students
April 13, 2021
On Tuesday, over 40 10th graders from Laurens District 55 High School and Clinton High School came out to the Piedmont Tech Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) to explore…
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WellSpent Southeast releases agenda for its second virtual regional conference
April 13, 2021
The Employer Provider Interface Council will hold its second WellSpent-Southeast virtual meeting on April 20, 2021 — bringing together business, economic development and health care professionals to discuss ways to…
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Richland County biotech company investing $4.1M in expansion
April 7, 2021
Irmo-based Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems Inc. (IMCS) will expand its operations in Richland County, investing $4.1 million and creating 31 new jobs over the next five years. IMCS creates, manufactures and…
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Taproom and Wine Bar to Open in Downtown Laurens
April 5, 2021
Palmetto Brothers Dispensary will be the first craft beer and select wine bar in Laurens County. The dispensary will be located in the beautiful historical downtown square in the city…
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City of Laurens Launches “Friday Night Live”
April 5, 2021
When the work week is over and it’s time to relax there are now more local options to get your weekend started. Local merchants, working in partnership with the City…
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Camden attracts new wine bar featuring wide selection
April 5, 2021Downtown Camden has a new destination for wine and craft beer lovers, expanding historic Broad Street’s offerings. Broad & Vine has re-animated a circa 1905 building, which provides a majestic…
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Former U.S. surgeon general Regina Benjamin to discuss disparities in public health in next EngenuitySC Competitiveness Series event
April 2, 2021
EngenuitySC will host Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA, who served as the 18th U.S. surgeon general (2009-2013), in a discussion on disparities in public health and how to narrow the…
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New economic development initiative to expand recruitment of pharmaceutical companies, shore up emergency supply chains
April 1, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-17, which directs the Department of Commerce to enhance recruitment efforts of pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers in South Carolina and directs state agencies…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission is Hiring
March 31, 2021
LCWSC is dedicated to hiring, without discrimination, qualified employees who can provide the best possible service to our customers and the community. Employee benefits include state insurance, state retirement, paid…
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Food Lion in Hiring Mode for Clinton Location
March 31, 2021
Food Lion made big news in Clinton with the recent news that they acquired the closing BI-LO facility and would bring Food Lion to the location. Representatives from Food Lion…
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Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL
March 31, 2021
Senator Thomas Alexander and the intersection of life and work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS A BOY GROWING UP in the thriving northwest corner of South Carolina, State Senator…
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Laurens County Chamber to Host Two New Business Ribbon Cuttings on April 1st
March 30, 2021
Things are happening in Clinton. On Thursday, April 1st two new businesses will be celebrated with the official ribbon cutting hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. Come out…
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Supporting Mom and Pop Businesses in Laurens County
March 29, 2021
Monday, March 29th was “National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day.” If you didn’t know it, no worries. Here are some ways you can support the “mom and pop business…
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Hughes Development Corp. breaks ground on WestLawn, S.C.’s largest mass timber office building
March 25, 2021
Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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Groundbreaking ceremony officially launches construction of BullStreet’s WestLawn office building
March 25, 2021Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. expanding operations in Laurens County
March 24, 2021
More than $49.5 million investment will create 39 new jobs Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. (Fibertex), a manufacturing company that specializes in spunlace products, today announced plans to expand operations in Laurens County.…
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In a last-minute deal, Clinton scores a Food Lion
March 24, 2021
As the shelves of the BI-LO store in Clinton start to go bare weeks before the closing of the store, the announcement is made that Food Lion has acquired the…
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Business Growth in Clinton with Two New Businesses
March 22, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will host not one, but two, new business ribbon cuttings on Thursday, April 1st. FoodShare Laurens County, located at 28020 Highway 76 East, Clinton…
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