Grants awarded to improve 16 South Carolina communities
June 28, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce awards $9.6 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Sixteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than…
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Historic Charleston Foundation
June 24, 2019
Historic Charleston Foundation is an advocacy organization advancing the mission of historic preservation. As historic preservation has evolved into more than a movement to simply save historic buildings, the Foundation…
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South Carolina economic developer Kim Williams graduates from Leadership Greenville
June 20, 2019
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has announced that Existing Industry Manager Kim Williams has graduated from Class 45 of Leadership Greenville. Founded by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce in 1973,…
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Access to Capital Symposium: practical financing options for small businesses
June 19, 2019Are you looking for capital to start or expand your business? Are you trying to determine which bank has the best package for you? Have you already been to the bank,…
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JEDA bonds fund The Muffin Mam, Inc.’s expansion into Laurens County
June 18, 2019
The Muffin Mam, Inc. is leveraging a $10 million tax-exempt industrial revenue bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to open a second location for producing wholesale…
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AHG Fasteners-USA selects Charleston for its U.S. operation
June 18, 2019
Announced today at the Paris Air Show, the Charleston region has added a new key aerospace supplier, AHG Fasteners-USA, Inc., which designs, manufactures, and sells fastening systems for the aerospace industry. Ateliers de…
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Global Location Strategies hires interns
June 13, 2019
Global Location Strategies (GLS) has hired two summer interns from Furman University to support its growing base of business and to help prepare them for career advancement after graduating from…
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New officers named, three new directors added to Greenville County’s Economic Development Organization Board
June 12, 2019
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 Beverly Haines as Chairman of…
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P3 selects Endeavor for U.S. headquarters
June 12, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, corporate marketers and other professionals announces that P3, an independent and international management consultancy based in Germany that specializes in high-end technical strategy and…
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Getronics establishing Global Service Center in Greenville County
June 11, 2019
Investment Creating 500 Jobs Getronics, which specializes in improving customer business performance by implementing end-to-end information and communication technology solutions, is establishing its Global Service Center in Greenville County. The…
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Call for summer mentors from Benjamin Franklin Experience
June 6, 2019
Program for Teens Seeks Accomplished Professionals to Share Their Career Triumphs and Challenges 27% of Greenville County high-school graduates were considered NOT ready for college or careers in 2018. Benjamin…
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U.S. Waffle Company launching new Pickens County facility
May 24, 2019
Frozen Food Processing Facility to Create 114 New Jobs U.S. Waffle Company today announced plans to launch a new frozen food processing facility in Pickens County. The company’s $22.1 million…
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National Engineering & Surveying Group relocates headquarters to Greenville
May 21, 2019The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying is relocating its headquarters to Greenville, South Carolina, from its current location in Seneca, South Carolina. NCEES’ new headquarters will occupy…
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National Engineering & Surveying Group relocates headquarters to Greenville, South Carolina
May 21, 2019
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying is relocating its headquarters to Greenville, South Carolina, from its current location in Seneca, South Carolina. NCEES’ new headquarters will occupy…
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Spartanburg Housing Summit to convene industry leaders and community members on the topic of Opportunity Housing
May 17, 2019
United Way of the Piedmont will host the Spartanburg Housing Summit on May 30 to educate stakeholders and residents on the importance of housing for all, focusing on local housing…
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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association announces 2019-20 President and Board of Directors
May 17, 2019
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2019-20 officers and board of directors during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach. SCEDA and its 800+ members have been…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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GADC celebrates 2018 economic development success, presents Chairman’s Award to John Moore and NEXT
May 1, 2019
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Delivers Keynote The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, today…
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GADC celebrates 2018 economic development success, presents Chairman’s Award to John Moore and NEXT
May 1, 2019
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Delivers Keynote The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, today…
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Lucideon M+P expanding Greenville County presence
May 1, 2019
Company Creating 28 New Jobs in the Upstate Lucideon M+P, a subsidiary of Lucideon Group Limited, is expanding its existing Greenville County presence. The company’s $7.5 million investment will be…
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Norwegian Cruise Line sets sail for talent with innovative recruiting initiative in South Carolina
April 26, 2019
Cruising for a great job? Norwegian Cruise Line and Upstate South Carolina have just the answer for you. Globally acclaimed Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its at-home reservations agent initiative…
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Ten at the Top to host Upstate Air Quality Advisory meeting
April 25, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT), in recognition of National Air Quality Awareness Week (April 29 – May 3), is hosting the 2019 convening of the Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee…
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Ten at the Top names Sharon Purvis Director of Outreach and Special Projects
April 12, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Sharon Purvis as Director of Outreach and Special Projects. Purvis has been connected with TATT for the past six years…
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Horton Holding, Inc. locating new operations in Oconee County
April 3, 2019
Horton Holding, Inc., a premium provider of engine-cooling solutions, announced plans to locate new operations in Oconee County, creating 125 new jobs. Horton Holding manufactures and markets fan drives, fans…
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DHL Supply Chain constructing new $100 million distribution center in Dorchester County
April 3, 2019
Global Logistics Provider Expected to Create Approximately 450 New Jobs DHL Supply Chain announced plans to construct a new distribution and warehousing park in Dorchester County that will open in…
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Greenville County to benefit from $60 million investment in 3M manufacturing operations
March 18, 2019
Greenville County will benefit from 3M’s planned $60 million capital investment over the next five years to increase its manufacturing capacity and enhance its infrastructure at its operations in Greenville.…
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New event venue, Central Energy, opens in Columbia’s BullStreet District
March 12, 2019Renovated Downtown Space Features Modern Design, Flexible Floor Plan, with Courtyard and Lawn Central Energy, downtown Columbia, S.C.’s most vibrant new gathering space, is now open, featuring one of the…
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South Carolina export sales top $34 billion in 2018, achieve ninth consecutive record year
March 7, 2019
State remains top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles . For the ninth consecutive year, the state of South Carolina set a record for total export sales in…
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InvestiNet expanding its existing Greenville County, SC operations
March 5, 2019InvestiNet, a full-service account receivables management firm, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenville County. The company’s expected $2.1 million investment is projected to create approximately 85…
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InvestiNet expanding its existing South Carolina operations
March 5, 2019InvestiNet, a full-service account receivables management firm, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenville County. The company’s expected $2.1 million investment is projected to create approximately 85…
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InvestiNet expanding its existing Greenville County, SC operations
March 5, 2019
InvestiNet, a full-service account receivables management firm, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenville County. The company’s expected $2.1 million investment is projected to create approximately 85…
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InvestiNet expanding its existing South Carolina operations
March 5, 2019
InvestiNet, a full-service account receivables management firm, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenville County. The company’s expected $2.1 million investment is projected to create approximately 85…
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City of Lancaster leverages $1 million funding to connect downtown to greenway
February 28, 2019The City of Lancaster has leveraged $1 million in transportation alternative funding from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to improve connectivity near the Lindsay Pettus Greenway. Both…
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SCRA & SC Launch celebrate $1 billion in follow-on funding for SC-based companies
February 21, 2019
SCRA, a public, non-profit corporation that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy, celebrated a milestone of $1 billion of follow-on capital secured by Client Companies in the SC Launch Program. SC Launch, SCRA’s…
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The QM Group expanding Orangeburg County operations
February 20, 2019
$9.5 million investment to accommodate continued growth The Quality Model Group of companies (The QM Group) today announced an expansion of its existing Orangeburg County plastic injection molding operations. The…
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Drs. Thom & Betty Gelardi Student Center opens on Sherman College campus
February 12, 2019Sherman College Founder Dr. Thom Gelardi and President Dr. Edwin Cordero at the newly completed Gelardi Student Center at Sherman College of Chiropractic Sherman College of Chiropractic celebrated…
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Drs. Thom & Betty Gelardi Student Center opens on Sherman College campus
February 12, 2019Sherman College Founder Dr. Thom Gelardi and President Dr. Edwin Cordero at the newly completed Gelardi Student Center at Sherman College of Chiropractic Sherman College of Chiropractic celebrated…
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4 SC small businesses receive SC EPSCoR seed funding
February 5, 2019SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate COmpetitive Research, http://scepscoridea.org/index.html) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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4 SC small businesses receive SC EPSCoR seed funding
February 5, 2019
SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate COmpetitive Research, http://scepscoridea.org/index.html) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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Global Location Strategies Principal inducted into Site Selectors Guild
February 1, 2019Monty Turner, Principal and Vice President of Operations at Global Location Strategies (GLS), has been inducted into the Site Selectors Guild (SSG), the world’s foremost organization of location advisory consultants.…
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Global Location Strategies Principal inducted into Site Selectors Guild
February 1, 2019
Monty Turner, Principal and Vice President of Operations at Global Location Strategies (GLS), has been inducted into the Site Selectors Guild (SSG), the world’s foremost organization of location advisory consultants.…
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Burnt Church Distillery launching Beaufort County operations
January 25, 2019
$7.7 million investment to open production facility Burnt Church Distillery, a locally-run distillery based out of Bluffton, S.C., is launching new operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $7.7 million investment…
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Leading economic development organization launches informative blog series
January 23, 2019
Beginning January 2019, South Carolinians will get an inside look at the state’s economic development process. Through a monthly blog series, the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) will educate…
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Peace Center plans restoration and expansion of Wyche Pavilion
January 23, 2019The Peace Center will meet with the City of Greenville’s Design Review Board on Feb. 7 to present a proposal for restoration of the Wyche Pavilion. Peace Center President…
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Eclipse Automation locating operations in York County
January 23, 2019
Industrial automation systems provider creating 90 new jobs . Eclipse Automation, a provider of automated systems for a variety of industries, today announced plans to locate new operations in York…
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Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center
January 19, 2019Auto glass supplier creating 70 new jobs Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in…
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Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of two new businesses
January 18, 2019The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the opening of two…
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Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of two new businesses
January 18, 2019The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the opening of two…
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Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center
January 17, 2019Auto Glass Supplier Creating 70 New Jobs Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in…
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New movie theater opens in one of South Carolina’s opportunity zones
January 15, 2019Northeast Columbia has a new place to enjoy watching a movie. Spotlight Cinemas recently opened their newest movie theater, Capital 8, on Columbia Mall Boulevard in Northeast Columbia. This location…
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