NuHub Receives Innovator Award from Southern Growth Policies Board
June 27, 2012NuHub Recognized for Improving Economic Opportunities in South CarolinaCHATTANOOGA, TN – June 26, 2012 – NuHub, an initiative of EngenuitySCwith the mission of maximizing economic and job creation opportunitiesfor the…
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Area Development Magazine Awards South Carolina the 2012 Gold Shovel and Project of the Year
June 13, 2012South Carolina receives top honors and national recognition for economic development efforts June 13, 2012 – Area Development magazine, a national,leading economic development publication, has awarded South Carolinawith its 2012…
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Washington D.C. Investment Firm Purchases Properties at 363 – 365 King Street
June 13, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 13, 2012 – Jennifer Davis, President of Domicile Real Estate Brokerage, announced the all-cash sale of the properties located at 363 – 365 King Street in…
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Pinewood Preparatory Notes Academic Achievements of Graduating and Rising Seniors
May 21, 2012SUMMERVILLE, SC – May 18, 2012 – With preparations for graduation underway, Pinewood Preparatory School, an independent, college preparatory school located in Summerville, S.C., announces the valedictorian and salutatorian for…
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South Carolina welcomes national, international trade partners this weekend
May 16, 2012Southeastern U.S. Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) conference to kick-off on Sunday COLUMBIA, SC – May 16, 2012 – South Carolina will open the 5th Annual Southeastern U.S. Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) trade conference…
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Daniel Young receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
May 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2012 – The S.C. Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced that Daniel Young, director of grants and incentives with the S.C. Department of Commerce, received its…
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Gov. Haley Celebrates Another Drop in S.C. Unemployment
April 20, 2012Rate falls to 8.9 percent; below 9.0 percent for first time since 2008 COLUMBIA, SC – April 20, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley today visited Stier Building Supply Company in…
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Port of Charleston Increases Incentive for Truck Replacement
April 17, 2012Pre-1994 Trucks Eligible for $10,000 Financial Incentive to Upgrade CHARLESTON, SC – April 17, 2012 – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is encouraging local truck owners to replace their older…
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SCRA CEO Bill Mahoney Presents Knowledge Economist Award to BMW
April 13, 2012Award Given at SCRA-Sponsored BMW Supplier Matchmaking Event CHARLESTON,SC – April 13, 2012 – SCRA today announced the presentation of aKnowledge Economist Award to BMW Manufacturing Co., acknowledging theircommitment to…
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2012 Statewide Employer Benefits Survey Opens
April 4, 2012Rosenfeld Einstein Initiative Helps Companies Assess Competitive Standing Regionally, Nationally COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – The 2012 South Carolina Employer BenefitsSurvey – a free bi-annual survey designed to help…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association welcomes new members
April 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 2, 2012 – The S.C. Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces the addition of several new members: Trent Acker, Alliance Pickens, Pickens Jim Burns, Design Strategies, Greenville…
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SCRA-Led Natonal Shipbuilding Research Program Announces New Projects
March 30, 2012Initiatives Will Reduce Shipbuilding and Repair Costs CHARLESTON, SC – March 29, 2012 – The SCRA-led National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) today announced $2.5 million awarded for new applied research and…
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LowCountry Biomass LLC expands Jasper County facility
March 28, 2012$16 million investment expected to create 26 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – March 28, 2012 – LowCountry Biomass, a recycler of wood residues, today announced plans to expand its existing…
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South Carolina Ports Awards $42.7-Million Project for Navy Base Terminal
March 25, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 25, 2012 – Progress on the Port of Charleston’sNavy Base Terminal has reached another milestone with today’s approvalof the next major construction project. The South Carolina Ports…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association welcomes new members
March 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 21, 2012 – The S.C. Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces the addition of several new members: Shaun C. Blake, Ellis Lawhorne & Sims PA, Columbia Jon…
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Grand Alliance Upsizes Ships in Port of Charleston
March 19, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 19, 2012 – With today’s call of the OOCL California, an alliance of ocean carriers is upsizing its vessels calling the Port of Charleston. The Grand Alliance,…
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SCRA Holds Winter Strategic Advisory Group Meeting
March 9, 2012Announces Addition of Four High-Profile Members The group was formed in June 2010 to provide feedback and guidance to assist SCRA in executing its business strategy and economic development mission. The…
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Publication reveals industry with nearly $6.7B impact and 1000+ career opportunities
March 6, 2012Report highlights growth opportunities for Columbia insurance technology and services cluster COLUMBIA, SC – March 6, 2012 – The Columbia region’s insurancetechnology and services industry generates more than $4.9 billion inannual…
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22nd annual Rural Summit awards leaders making an impact in rural South Carolina
March 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 5, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley and the SouthCarolina Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across SouthCarolina for the 22nd annual South Carolina Rural Summit for…
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SCRA Releases 2011 Annual Reports
February 28, 2012Record Year for SCRA and SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Program COLUMBIA, SC – February 28, 2012 – SCRA, an emerging global leader inapplied research and commercialization, today released two 2011…
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Charleston Deepening Gets $3.5 Million in President's Budget
February 13, 2012Federal Share of FeasibilityStudy Now More than Halfway Funded CHARLESTON, SC – February 13, 2012 – For thefirst time, the President’s Budget includes funding forCharleston Harbor Deepening, demonstrating that leadersat…
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SC Small Business Development Centers rebrands
February 13, 2012COLUMBIA, SC—The South Carolina Small Business Development Centersnetwork has launched a fresh branding direction with a revamped logodesign that includes extensions for each center. The network also has anew slogan,…
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SCRA Contributes $1.45 Billion to South Carolina’s Economy in 2011
February 7, 201228 Year Cumulative Contributions Total over $14 Billion COLUMBIA, SC – February 7, 2012 – SCRA continued to drive South Carolina’s technology-based economy with annual contributions of over $1.4 billion throughout…
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Two SCRA Executives Honored As “Most Influential”
February 1, 2012CEO Bill Mahoney and Executive Vice President Dave McNamara Receive Recognition COLUMBIA, SC – February 1, 2012 – SCRA today announced that two company executives have received recognition as part of…
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South Carolina receives Silver Award in Business Facilities Competition
January 26, 2012Continental’s $500 million investment expected to create 1,700 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – January 26, 2012 – The South Carolina Department ofCommerce earned second place in the Business Facilities 2011 EconomicDevelopment…
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11 South Carolina Communities Receive Community Development Block Grants
January 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – January 5, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that approximately $2.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been awarded to…
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TWL Precision Announces Expansion in Charleston County
December 20, 2011$5 million investment expected to create 35 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – December 20, 2011 – TWL Precision, a worldwide supplier of precision automotive components, today announced plans to…
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Where’s The Plan? BAF-SC Joins Ports Officials to Seek Answers
December 14, 2011Mayor Riley, State Senator Grooms, Ports, Chamber & Manufacturing Officials Hold Meeting and Press Conference at Port of Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – December 14, 2011 – As presidential candidates continue…
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SafeRack LLC announces expansion in Georgetown County
December 14, 2011More than $9 million investment expected to create 58 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – December 14, 2011 – SafeRack LLC, a maker of loading racks, platforms and fall protectionequipment, today…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Garners Support
December 14, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – With Charleston’s next harbor deepening project underway, business and maritime leaders today joined with elected officials to support both the reduced transportation costs and the job benefits…
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SC Ports – Harbor Deepening Project Status
December 5, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 2, 2011 – Charleston Harbor has been a key economic driver for more than 300 years. With the deepest water in the region today, Charleston offers…
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A&K Textiles announces new facility in Barnwell County
December 1, 2011Investment expected to create 120 new jobsBARNWELL COUNTY, SC – December 1, 2011 – A&K Textiles LLC, a maker of safety clothing, today announced plans to establish its new operations…
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Monk Named Chair of South Carolina International Trade Coalition
November 22, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 22, 2011 – Fred Monk, president of ECI/FindNew Markets, a not for profit partnership that helps companies grow ininternational and domestic markets, has been named chair…
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SC Launch Company Immunologix Acquired by Intrexon
October 28, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – October 28, 2011 – SCRA, on behalf of its SC Launch program, announced that Portfolio Company Immunologix has been acquired by Virginia-based synthetic biology company Intrexon Corporation.…
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SC Ports Chief Provides Testimony to Congress on Modernizing Seaports
October 28, 2011Supports Sound Investments, Language Proposed by Sen. Graham CHARLESTON, SC – October 27, 2011 – In testimony submitted to a Congressional committee that oversees both maritime and inland transportation, the head…
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S.C. Combo Doubles State Championship at Family Circle Tennis Center Brings $941,970 Economic Impact to Charleston Area
October 21, 2011USTA Event to Bring Competitors, Friends, and Families to Lowcountry CHARLESTON, SC – October 21, 2011 – The Family Circle Tennis Center is hosting the USTA SC Combo State Championships for…
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Daniel Defense Inc. Announces New Facility in Jasper County
July 5, 2011More than $5.3 million investment expected to create 100 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – July 5, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Lowcountry…
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Businesses Rally Support for Port of Charleston, Cruise Industry and Region’s Economy
June 28, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 28, 2011 – The region’s major business associations and their top leaders gathered Monday, June 27th for a press conference to rally in support of the…
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City Of Charleston Announces Expansion Of The Digital Corridor’s Flagship
May 24, 2011New Facility Designed to Meet the Unique Needs of Charleston’s Surging Knowledge Economy CHARLESTON, SC – May 23, 2011 – The City of Charleston is pleased to announce an expansion…
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Southeast Renewable Energy announces new facility in Dorchester County
May 9, 2011$50 million investment expected DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC – May 9, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South CarolinaDepartment of Commerce and Dorchester County announced that SoutheastRenewable Energy will build its…
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Charleston Business Development Welcomes New Team Member
March 16, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 16, 2011 – The Charleston Business Development office is pleased to announce the newest member of their team, Amanda Church. Amanda joined Charleston Business Development after 3 years…
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Keep Charleston Beautiful 4th Annual Wipe Out Wireless Waste Recycling Drive
January 4, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – January 4, 2011 – Is it broken? Old? We don’t care! The holidays are a great time for giving which often means the replacement of outdated or…
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Charleston Day School Renovates and Expands using JEDA Bond Financing
January 4, 2011Charleston Day School Library, Science and Technology Center CHARLESTON, SC – January 4, 2011 – Bond financing facilitated by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) will help Charleston Day…
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JEDA Bond Funding Helps Testing-Materials Company Expand High Purity Standards
December 15, 2010NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – December 15, 2010 – Bond financing facilitated by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) will help a scientific testing supplies manufacturer expand its operations. The…
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Regal Logistics Announces New Facility in Berkeley County
December 13, 2010Investment expected to create 30 new full-time jobs, more than 50 seasonal jobs COLUMBIA, SC – December 13, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the South Carolina…
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Southeast Renewable Energy Announces New Facility in Allendale County
November 22, 2010Investment expected to create 20 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – November 22, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Allendale County and the SouthernCarolina Alliance today announced that…
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Husqvarna North America Announces Investment in Orangeburg County
November 4, 2010Investment will increase operations, add product linesCOLUMBIA, SC – November 2, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Orangeburg County and the Central SC Alliance announced that Husqvarna North…
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Gildan Activewear Creating 87 New Jobs in Berkeley County
October 7, 2010Positions will be filled by December 2011 BERKELEY COUNTY – October 7, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Berkeley County, the City of Charleston and the Charleston Regional…
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Maverick Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announces New Facility in Dorchester County
August 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – August 18, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Dorchester County today announced that Maverick Equipment Manufacturing Inc., a maker of hydraulic hammers and components,…
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Gov. Sanford and ZF Group Announce New Manufacturing Operations in South Carolina
July 23, 2010FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY – July 22, 2010 – Gov. Mark Sanford today joined ZF Group in Friedrichshafen, Germany to announce the company’s decision to expand its operations in South Carolina. ZF Group plans…
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