Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
September 26, 2016
New development to bring more than $270 million investment and 350 new jobs Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move, transportation
UST Logistical Systems to locate headquarters in Greenville County
September 26, 2016
Logistics Company Investing $1.6 Million And Consolidating Operations In South Carolina UST Logistical Systems (UST), a national third-party logistics company, is launching its first operations in Greenville County. The new…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
UST Logistical Systems to locate headquarters in Greenville County
September 26, 2016
Logistics Company Investing $1.6 Million And Consolidating Operations In South Carolina UST Logistical Systems (UST), a national third-party logistics company, is launching its first operations in Greenville County. The new…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
SDG helps Sumiden Wire select a site for manufacturing location in Dayton, TX
September 16, 2016Strategic Development Group helps Sumiden Wire Products Corporation Expand with a new PC Strand Manufacturing Plant in Dayton, TX Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
SDG helps Sumiden Wire select a site for manufacturing location in Dayton, TX
September 16, 2016
Strategic Development Group helps Sumiden Wire Products Corporation Expand with a new PC Strand Manufacturing Plant in Dayton, TX Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
Bridgestone APM Company conducts grand opening ceremonies for New Wheatfield, New York facility
September 14, 2016
Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site selection and economic development consultants, joined Bridgestone APM Company executives at their grand opening ceremony for a new facility…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: business-services, economic-development, on-the-move
Bridgestone APM Company conducts grand opening ceremonies for New Wheatfield, NY facility
September 14, 2016Site Selection firm facilitated successful year-long, multi-state search for major automotive supplier Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site selection and economic development consultants, joined Bridgestone…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
Bridgestone APM Company conducts grand opening ceremonies for New Wheatfield, NY facility
September 14, 2016
Site Selection firm facilitated successful year-long, multi-state search for major automotive supplier Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site selection and economic development consultants, joined Bridgestone…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
S.C. Department of Commerce launches new Landing Pad program
September 2, 2016
Initiative designed to assist established companies with small-scale entry operations in South Carolina The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the official launch of its new Landing Pad program. A…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: chamber, economic-development, on-the-move
S.C. Department of Commerce launches new Landing Pad program
September 2, 2016
Initiative designed to assist established companies with small-scale entry operations in South Carolina The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the official launch of its new Landing Pad program. A…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: chamber, economic-development, on-the-move
Honda of South Carolina expanding manufacturing facility
August 26, 2016
Company Investing $45 Million To Create 250 New Jobs Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side (SxS)…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
Honda of South Carolina expanding manufacturing facility
August 26, 2016
Company Investing $45 Million To Create 250 New Jobs Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side (SxS)…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
Honda of South Carolina expanding manufacturing facility
August 25, 2016
Company Investing $45 Million To Create 250 New Jobs Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side (SxS)…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) awards Central SC Alliance communication merits
August 24, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – For a second year in a row, the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) has awarded the Central SC Alliance (CSCA) a merit award in its annual Communication…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Congaree Vista Guild welcomes more than 2,000 new residents to the district
August 22, 2016The Congaree Vista Guild welcomes more than 2,000 new residents to the district, which has experienced steady growth in recent years. These new residents, many of them students, moved into…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Congaree Vista Guild welcomes more than 2,000 new residents to the district
August 22, 2016
The Congaree Vista Guild welcomes more than 2,000 new residents to the district, which has experienced steady growth in recent years. These new residents, many of them students, moved into…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Continued growth of e-commerce yields outsized growth for inland ports, CBRE report finds
August 3, 2016The rapid growth of e-commerce has fueled development of warehouses and distribution centers in the 12 primary U.S. inland-port markets at nearly twice the national rate, according to a new…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, economic-development, on-the-move
Richland County month in review: July
August 1, 2016
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July: Richland County Coroner Gary Watts and his staff invited the community to an open house and tour of the new…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, government, on-the-move
Carolina Metal Castings expanding operations in Jasper County
July 25, 2016
Expansion Projected To Bring More Than $3 Million Of New Investment JASPER COUNTY, SC – Carolina Metal Castings, a full-service provider of aftermarket metal castings, is expanding its manufacturing operations…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Carolina Metal Castings expanding operations in Jasper County
July 25, 2016
Expansion Projected To Bring More Than $3 Million Of New Investment JASPER COUNTY, SC – Carolina Metal Castings, a full-service provider of aftermarket metal castings, is expanding its manufacturing operations…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Ten at the Top announces breakout session speakers for 2016 Upstate Regional Summit
July 21, 2016
Ten at the Top has announced the presenters for the breakout sessions of the Upstate Regional Summit presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, to be held September 13 at…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County
July 13, 2016
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move, transportation
Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County
July 13, 2016
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move, transportation
Tower International establishing first S.C. facility in Upstate
July 12, 2016
$75 Million Investment Expected To Create 140 Jobs In Greenville County Tower International, a leading integrated global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies, is establishing its first South…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
Tower International establishing first S.C. facility in Upstate
July 12, 2016
$75 Million Investment Expected To Create 140 Jobs In Greenville County Tower International, a leading integrated global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies, is establishing its first South…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
SCE&G releases customer service number for utility work on North Main Street widening project
July 1, 2016
Customer service line can be used for residents and business owners in the area who are impacted by the project RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G)…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, energy, government, on-the-move, transportation
Diesel fuel injector company expanding operations in Richland County
July 1, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Pure Power Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of fuel injection-systems for heavy-duty vehicles, is expanding its operations in Richland County – a move expected to bring…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Colliers Special Report: Why South Carolina will Continue to be a Favorite for Foreign Investors
July 1, 2016
South Carolina may have received greater national attention for many of its economic developments announcements in recent years, especially its foreign direct investments (FDI), but anyone who’s been watching the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, economic-development, employment, government, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Colliers Special Report: Why South Carolina will Continue to be a Favorite for Foreign Investors
July 1, 2016
South Carolina may have received greater national attention for many of its economic developments announcements in recent years, especially its foreign direct investments (FDI), but anyone who’s been watching the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, economic-development, employment, government, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. launching Greenville County operations
June 21, 2016
Company investing $4.5 million in new facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Borgeson Universal Company, Inc.,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move, uncategorized
Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. launching Greenville County operations
June 21, 2016
Company investing $4.5 million in new facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Borgeson Universal Company, Inc.,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move, uncategorized
Grants awarded to improve 14 South Carolina communities
June 20, 2016
Department of Commerce awards $8.9 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Fourteen communities from across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $8.9…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, government, on-the-move
Grants awarded to improve 14 South Carolina communities
June 20, 2016
Department of Commerce awards $8.9 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Fourteen communities from across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $8.9…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, government, on-the-move
House of Raeford Farms celebrates new state-of-the-art hatchery
June 20, 2016
Monetta hatchery officially open for business June 22 House of Raeford Farms celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art chicken hatchery with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new 63,000-square-foot facility…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, on-the-move
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC launches 1031 Replacement Property Solutions (1031RPS.com)
June 15, 2016
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has launched a new focused venture 1031 Replacement Property Solutions and its website, www.1031RPS.com as an on-line marketplace for “Accredited Investors” to access an inventory of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, economic-development, on-the-move
Toyota of Greer reveals $1.25 million renovation
June 14, 2016
Toyota of Greer unveiled the results of a $1.25 million renovation Thursday that includes an expanded service area, a new customer lounge, a larger lot area and a new VIP…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Masonite International expanding Bamberg County operations
June 13, 2016
Company Expanding Operations With Additional Workforce Masonite International, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative interior doors and entry door systems, is expanding its existing Bamberg County operations. This…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, on-the-move
U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service adding new staff in Columbia to support global companies
June 10, 2016
MORE INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE IN COLUMBIA TO SUPPORT AREA BUSINESSES COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service office in Columbia has added new staff to support South…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, government, on-the-move
GES Recycling establishes Upstate operations
June 8, 2016
Company invests $6.3 million in Union County recycling facility UNION COUNTY, SC – GESCRAP, a multinational corporation engaged in metal recycling and other auxiliary services for the manufacturing industry, has…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Commerce Department appoints Chuck Whipple as an inaugural member of Foreign Direct Investment Advisory Council
June 7, 2016
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the appointment of 19 private and public sector leaders to the newly established U.S. Investment Advisory Council (IAC). IAC members — representing U.S.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, government, on-the-move
Parker Poe Assists era-contact USA Establish New North American Headquarters in Pickens County, South Carolina
June 6, 2016
Attorneys with Parker Poe Bernstein & Adams LLP have helped era-contact USA commit to building a high-speed railway couplings manufacturing facility in Pickens County. The $3.6 million investment at Pickens…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, law, on-the-move
Spartanburg Economic Futures Group welcomes Meagan Rethmeier as Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development
June 2, 2016
The Spartanburg Economic Futures Group (EFG) announced the addition of Meagan Rethmeier as the Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development. Rethmeier joins the Economic Futures Group after working over…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
PA Solutions opening Greenville County facility
June 2, 2016
Engineering Company Launching New Operation In The Upstate GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – PA Solutions, a full-service automation controls engineering company, is constructing a new facility in Greenville County. The development…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
PA Solutions opening Greenville County facility
June 2, 2016
Engineering Company Launching New Operation In The Upstate GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – PA Solutions, a full-service automation controls engineering company, is constructing a new facility in Greenville County. The development will…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
China Jushi bringing 80,000-ton fiberglass production line to Richland County
May 31, 2016
Company Investing $300 Million And Creating 400 New Jobs To Build First U.S. Manufacturing Facility RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – China Jushi, a global manufacturer and promoter of fiberglass products, is…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
China Jushi bringing 80,000-ton fiberglass production line to Richland County
May 31, 2016
Company Investing $300 Million And Creating 400 New Jobs To Build First U.S. Manufacturing Facility RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – China Jushi, a global manufacturer and promoter of fiberglass products, is…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Central Packaging And Crating, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 26, 2016Company Investing Nearly $1 Million in Expansion GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Central Packaging And Crating, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 26, 2016Company Investing Nearly $1 Million in Expansion GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations
May 18, 2016
Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations
May 18, 2016
Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
