Keowee Brewing Company sets up in downtown Seneca
March 26, 2018By the end of the year, the City of Seneca and Oconee County will welcome its first brewery to town. The City of Seneca and the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) are…
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Governor McMaster nominates three Opportunity Zones in the City of West Columbia
March 24, 2018
Governor McMaster has designated three areas in the City of West Columbia to be nominated as Opportunity Zones. This program provides a federal tax incentive for taxpayers who reinvest…
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2018 Economic Forecast presents strong regional growth
March 21, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2018 Economic Forecast at their 27th Annual Economic Outlook Conference. The forecast for the Charleston region is a partnership project between the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Business Research…
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Santee Cooper approves $3 million industrial development loan to benefit Oconee County
March 21, 2018
Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The…
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Ten at the Top announces date for 2018 Upstate Regional Summit – September 25
March 20, 2018
Polly LaBarre to Headline Event Themed Around “Winning the Future” Building on the successful 2016 Upstate Regional Summit: Creating a Leading Region, Ten at the Top announced its 2018 Upstate…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Still Hopes acquires 12.5 acres in West Columbia, builds partnership with Columbia Children’s Theatre
March 15, 2018
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1977, has announced that it is acquiring two pieces of property currently owned by Lexington School District Two…
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Charles Ingram Lumber Co. expanding its operations in Florence County
March 15, 2018
Company Investing $33 Million in Sawmill Expansion Charles Ingram Lumber Co., a family-owned sawmill located in Effingham, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With $33 million of capital investment, the…
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Charles Ingram Lumber Co. expanding its operations in Florence County
March 15, 2018
Company Investing $33 Million in Sawmill Expansion Charles Ingram Lumber Co., a family-owned sawmill located in Effingham, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With $33 million of capital investment, the…
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Grace Hill, Inc. bringing corporate headquarters to Greenville County
March 15, 2018
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Grace Hill, Inc. is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The company will be locating its corporate headquarters in Greenville, S.C., creating 53 new jobs.…
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Grace Hill, Inc. bringing corporate headquarters to Greenville County
March 15, 2018
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Grace Hill, Inc. is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The company will be locating its corporate headquarters in Greenville, S.C., creating 53 new jobs.…
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United Tool and Mold, Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
March 14, 2018
Company Investing $11.1 Million in New Facility United Tool and Mold, Inc., a leading provider of new tooling projects, engineering changes and repair services for the plastics industry, is expanding…
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United Tool and Mold, Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
March 14, 2018
Company Investing $11.1 Million in New Facility United Tool and Mold, Inc., a leading provider of new tooling projects, engineering changes and repair services for the plastics industry, is expanding…
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Longshore to address workforce issues in Tennessee
March 13, 2018
John Longshore, a senior site selection consultant with Global Location Strategies in Greenville, S.C., will be a featured speaker at the Valley Workforce Institute on Thursday, March 15 in Nashville,…
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Longshore to address workforce issues in Tennessee
March 13, 2018
John Longshore, a senior site selection consultant with Global Location Strategies in Greenville, S.C., will be a featured speaker at the Valley Workforce Institute on Thursday, March 15 in Nashville,…
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Colite International to expand in Richland County
March 12, 2018
Colite International, a world leader in full-service sign manufacturing, announced this week a $2.5-million capital investment into its operations at 5 Technology Circle in Richland County. The investment will allow…
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Ecomelida launching its first North American operations in Orangeburg County
March 9, 2018
Recycling Plant Expected to Create 200 New Jobs Ecomelida, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Zhangzhou Sanlida Environmental Technology Corporation, announced plans to locate its first North American operations in Orangeburg…
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Ecomelida launching its first North American operations in Orangeburg County
March 9, 2018Recycling Plant Expected to Create 200 New Jobs Ecomelida, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Zhangzhou Sanlida Environmental Technology Corporation, announced plans to locate its first North American operations in Orangeburg…
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Ecomelida launching its first North American operations in Orangeburg County
March 8, 2018
Ecomelida, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Zhangzhou Sanlida Environmental Technology Corporation, today announced plans to locate its first North American operations in Orangeburg County. The $52 million investment is projected…
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation investing in Cherokee County facility
March 8, 2018
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility. Formed…
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation investing in Cherokee County facility
March 8, 2018
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility. Formed…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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Columbia City Council extends commitment to BullStreet District
March 7, 2018Extended development agreement reaffirms progress, anticipates bright future Columbia City Council tonight affirmed the progress being made within the BullStreet District by extending its development agreement with Hughes Development Corporation.…
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Columbia City Council extends commitment to BullStreet District
March 7, 2018Extended development agreement reaffirms progress, anticipates bright future Columbia City Council tonight affirmed the progress being made within the BullStreet District by extending its development agreement with Hughes Development Corporation.…
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Terrance Ford appointed to SCTAC Board of Directors
March 6, 2018
The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville, S.C. has appointed Terrance Ford as Board Member-At-Large. Ford is the Regional Director of External…
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Hydrick to present at Nexsen Pruet seminar
March 6, 2018
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, will be a featured panelist at the Nexsen Pruet Economic Development Seminar in Columbia, S.C. Held Friday, March 9 from 10:00 a.m.…
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Terrance Ford appointed to SCTAC Board of Directors
March 6, 2018
The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville, S.C. has appointed Terrance Ford as Board Member-At-Large. Ford is the Regional Director of External…
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Hydrick to present at Nexsen Pruet seminar
March 6, 2018
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, will be a featured panelist at the Nexsen Pruet Economic Development Seminar in Columbia, S.C. Held Friday, March 9 from 10:00 a.m.…
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Holy City Brewing expanding Charleston County operations
March 2, 2018
Company Creating 15 New Jobs in North Charleston Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create…
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Holy City Brewing expanding Charleston County operations
March 2, 2018
Company Creating 15 New Jobs in North Charleston Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create…
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High-end coworking space, Serendipity Labs, coming to Greenville
February 28, 2018
An iconic former mill building located on the connector between downtown and the Village of West Greenville soon will be home to a new model of coworking, Serendipity Labs, an…
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Caldwell to present at economic development forum
February 28, 2018
Didi Caldwell, founding principal of Global Location Strategies, will be a featured panelist on Tuesday, March 6 at the 2018 Winter Forum of the Utility Economic Development Association (UEDA). Widely…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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Caldwell to present at economic development forum
February 28, 2018
Didi Caldwell, founding principal of Global Location Strategies, will be a featured panelist on Tuesday, March 6 at the 2018 Winter Forum of the Utility Economic Development Association (UEDA). Widely…
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High-end coworking space, Serendipity Labs, coming to Greenville
February 28, 2018
An iconic former mill building located on the connector between downtown and the Village of West Greenville soon will be home to a new model of coworking, Serendipity Labs, an…
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Ten at the Top to host third annual PIQUE Young Professionals Summit – March 22
February 25, 2018
Ten at the Top (TATT) will host the third annual PIQUE: Young Professionals Elevating the Upstate Summit on March 22 from 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a networking reception…
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Southern Current launching new Solar Projects in Lee County
February 22, 2018
Company Investing $100 Million in Solar Farm Development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with new facilities…
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Southern Current launching new Solar Projects in Lee County
February 22, 2018
Company Investing $100 Million in Solar Farm Development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with new facilities…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Aiken County operations
February 16, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating 51 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County. The company’s…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Aiken County operations
February 16, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating 51 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County. The company’s…
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Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
February 14, 2018
Development Will Bring Approximately $89 Million Investment Tradewind Energy – one of the largest independent wind and solar project development companies in the U.S. – is launching a new, $89…
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Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
February 14, 2018
Development Will Bring Approximately $89 Million Investment Tradewind Energy – one of the largest independent wind and solar project development companies in the U.S. – is launching a new, $89…
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DMA Holdings locating new operations in Marion County
February 14, 2018Automotive Parts Distributor Creating 34 New Jobs DMA Holdings, Inc. (DMA), an established supplier to the North American automotive parts aftermarket, is locating new operations in Marion County. With a…
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DMA Holdings locating new operations in Marion County
February 14, 2018Automotive Parts Distributor Creating 34 New Jobs DMA Holdings, Inc. (DMA), an established supplier to the North American automotive parts aftermarket, is locating new operations in Marion County. With a…
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SC Council on Competitiveness brings on new communications team
February 8, 2018The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness has hired Kaela Harmon as its Communications Manager and Tiffany Jones as its Communications Coordinator. Kaela joins the Council with 15 years of experience…
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