DESA’s Diane Sumpter receives national Award for Lifetime Achievement
September 17, 2020
DESA, Inc. is pleased to announce that Diane E. Sumpter, its President and CEO, has been awarded the Abe Venable Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement by the US Minority Business…
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NARENCO establishing operations in Florence County
September 17, 2020
Company Investing $20 Million Into Solar Power Project NARENCO, a leading renewable energy independent power producer, today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company is investing $20…
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DMA Holdings, Inc. expanding operations in Marion County
September 16, 2020DMA Holdings, Inc. (DMA), an established supplier to the North American automotive and heavy-duty parts aftermarket, today announced plans to expand operations in Marion County with the opening of a…
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ClickFold Plastics establishing operations in Lancaster County
September 16, 2020
$1.5 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs ClickFold Plastics, a custom plastics manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The $1.5 million investment will create 21…
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Groundwork almost complete at QT site
September 14, 2020
The site work at the future location of QuikTrip (QT) on SC-72 in Clinton is almost complete, according to a Facebook post by the Clinton Economic Development Corporation. QT is…
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Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 14, 2020
$6.1 Million Investment Will Create 200 New Jobs Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc., a leading fiberglass in-ground pool manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Marion County.…
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Columbia Economic Development dedicates September to insurance technology
September 14, 2020
Department Designates September ‘Insurtech Month’ In a nod to a globe-spanning industry that originated in Columbia, SC, Columbia Economic Development (CED) has named September Insurtech Month. Executive Director Ryan Coleman…
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DC BLOX expands with major regional datacenter in Greenville County, South Carolina
September 9, 2020
With the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across industries, DC BLOX is developing essential infrastructure that strategically enables digital business across the Southeastern United States. Organizations across the Carolinas and…
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VentureSouth surpasses $50 million invested
September 9, 2020
VentureSouth announced a major milestone, as the early-stage investment group has now invested more than $50 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast. Recently announced investments in Threatswitch and Altis…
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DC BLOX establishing operations in Greenville County
September 9, 2020
Over $200 Million Combined Investment Will Initially Create Five New Jobs DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center provider in the Southeast, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County.…
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Lineage Logistics expanding operations in Charleston County
September 8, 2020
$34 Million Investment Will Create 36 New Jobs Lineage Logistics, an innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $34 million investment…
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Midlands Technical College recognized for workforce development
September 8, 2020
The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) has welcomed Midlands Technical College into its membership network. The organization’s mission is to “promote transatlantic trade and investment” between North America and…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 3, 2020
Combined $314 million investment to create more than 1,500 jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink (LiDestri) and GEM Opportunity…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 2, 2020
Combined $314 Million Investment to Create More Than 1,500 Jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink and GEM Opportunity Zone…
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Thorne Celebrates 6 Years in Laurens
September 2, 2020
In 2014, family owned and operated Thorne Ambulance Service (TAS) opened their Laurens office and began providing full-time service to the citizens and visitors of Laurens County. Ryan Thorne, founder…
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Cantey Tech Consulting expanding operations in Charleston County
September 1, 2020
Expansion Will Create 25 New Jobs Cantey Tech Consulting, an IT support and consulting firm, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 25 new…
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Survey shows impact of COVID-19 on young children, families and child care in South Carolina
September 1, 2020
Findings from a statewide survey released today reveal how families with young children are managing child care, work and parenting during the pandemic. The Build it Back Better survey was…
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Digital Economy Ecosystem program will bring technology training and innovation to rural communities
August 31, 2020
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) has received a $129,281 grant from the USDA’s 2020 Rural Business Development Grant program. With this new funding, SCORH will collaborate with…
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Swedish manufacturer FlexQube to provide Spartanburg marketing solutions with Spark Center SC location
August 27, 2020
FlexQube, a Swedish manufacturer of custom, automated manufacturing components, will locate at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center SC to begin providing solutions in the Upstate automotive manufacturing market. FlexQube offers a…
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Loctek establishing operations in Clarendon County
August 19, 2020
$5 Million Investment Will Create 10 New Jobs Loctek, a manufacturer of ergonomic solution products, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is…
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JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. and Global Trade Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County
August 19, 2020
JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. (JIDA), a global enterprise that specializes in intelligent material handling, and its third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary Global Trade Logistics (GTL), today announced plans to establish operations…
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KRA Operations, LLC establishing operations in Newberry County
August 18, 2020$11.5 Million Investment to Create 57 New Jobs KRA Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of South Korean-based Kirin Precision Co., Ltd, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Newberry County. The…
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Laurens County community efforts needed to slow spread of Covid-19
August 17, 2020The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) is working to rally citizens in our community—and the state as a whole—to help slow the spread of Covid-19. Last week, in partnership with…
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BCDCOG expands transportation planning staff
August 13, 2020
New planner increases agency focus on bike-ed safety The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has expanded its planning staff with the hire of community and transportation planner Kyle James. James,…
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Renewable Water Resources among the first wastewater treatment agencies to launch program to track concentration of COVID-19 virus in area wastewater
August 13, 2020
Data analyzed by Clemson University and shared with health and governmental agencies shows significant level of COVID-19 infection in Greenville County residents Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), the non-profit entity responsible…
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Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. expanding operations in Bamberg County
August 11, 2020
More Than $5.5 Million Investment Will Create 35 New Jobs Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. (Phoenix Specialty), a leading supplier of custom specialty parts to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the…
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Lieutenant Governor visits Jostens, applauds efforts
August 6, 2020
On Monday, August 4, Jostens Cap & Gown facility in Laurens hosted South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. Evette spent the early part of this week touring various SC companies,…
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Scribble Season 2 Launch Party
August 4, 2020
Mark your calendars: Scribble is celebrating a second season of innovators on August 19th! When: August 19, 2020, 5:30P-7:00P What: Scribble Season 2 Launch Party The concept for Scribble started…
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A Conversation with Casey Welch, Tallo
July 30, 2020
We first interviewed Casey Welch when he was starting a company based in Charleston, South Carolina called STEM Premier. Since then, the company has changed its name to Tallo and…
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Monti, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
July 28, 2020
$3.8 million investment will add second facility in Greenwood Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, announced plans to expand its…
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Cason Development Group plans mixed-use along Forest Drive
July 28, 2020
Cason Development Group is planning a mixed-used commercial and residential project for the corner of Forest and Brentwood drives in the City of Forest Acres. The project includes two commercial…
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VentureSouth leads investment in Altis Biosystems
July 27, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has led the oversubscribed $3.1 million Series Seed investment round for Altis Biosystems, a Chapel Hill, NC-based biotechnology company. Altis Biosystems makes drug discovery faster, cheaper,…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School awarded an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant
July 21, 2020
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) has been awarded a $231,573.00 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant to continue to equip students with employable skills and credentials immediately upon graduation. GTCHS…
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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center
July 20, 2020
$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…
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Pandemic reveals true value in technical education
July 15, 2020
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames President, Midlands Technical College Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know…
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GADC names new officers, adds three to Greenville County’s Economic Development Organization Board
July 8, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Tom Epting as Chairman of…
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Kim Christ named Director of SC Tech and SC Cyber; SC Council on competitiveness taps former SC codes Director to lead initiative formerly known as TechSC
July 7, 2020
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness today announced the rebrand of its technology initiative and named Kim Christ as its full-time initiative Director. Formerly TechSC and now SC Tech, the initiative is designed to accelerate the growth and…
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South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC network welcomes McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
July 7, 2020
TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), announced McKissick Academy of Science and Technology as the newest member of the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative…
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Hempgrid launches with full project pipeline: Alliance creating, strengthening hemp supply chain
July 1, 2020
With industrial hemp now legal to grow and process in 46 states, and 33 states with legal medical marijuana programs, the domestic marketplace confronts one vexing challenge: a broken (or…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
June 30, 2020
Investment to create 40 new jobs Refresco, a leading independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The…
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City Center Partnership announces Southeastern Esthetics Institute is opening a new 27,000 SF campus in the Main Street District
June 26, 2020
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced Southeastern Esthetics Institute is opening a new 27,000 square foot school at 1644 Main Street in 2021. Southeastern Esthetics Institute is partnering with Sherer Architects…
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Holy City Linen expanding operations in Charleston County
June 24, 2020
$12.4 Million Investment Will Create 254 New Jobs Holy City Linen, a commercial laundry service company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $12.4 million investment…
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Power Pool Plus, Inc. establishing operations in Greenwood County
June 23, 2020
$1.5 Million Investment to Create 21 New Jobs Power Pool Plus, Inc., an industrial generator manufacturer, contract steel fabricator and generator service provider, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Lowcountry Kettle expanding operations in Charleston County
June 23, 2020
Company’s Expansion will Create 24 New Jobs Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of handmade, Lowcountry-inspired kettle chips, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 24…
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VELUX Greenwood, LLC expanding operations in Greenwood County
June 18, 2020
Company Investing $26 Million into the Expansion VELUX Greenwood, LLC (VELUX), a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The…
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Eaton expanding operations in Greenwood County
June 17, 2020
Investment Will Create 30 New Jobs Eaton, a global leader in power management technologies and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. Eaton’s investment will create 30…
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Ross Stores, Inc. expanding distribution operations in York County
June 16, 2020
$68 Million Investment to Create 700 New Jobs Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and…
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Kornelia Kostka named as Greenville Area Development Corporation Research Manager
June 8, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Kornelia Kostka as the economic development organization’s new Research Manager. In her new role, Ms. Kostka will manage the GADC’s research efforts that…
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Leading site selection firms form comprehensive alliance across USMCA/North American market
June 1, 2020
Greenville-based site selection firm Global Location Strategies (GLS) has announced an alliance with Prodensa of Monterrey, Mexico, to provide comprehensive, boots-on-the-ground location advisory services across Mexico, the United States, and…
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