Spartanburg County’s Carter Smith Chosen Upstate Economic Developer of the Year
August 25, 2014UPSTATE, SC – Mr. Carter Smith, CEcD, executive vice president at Economic Futures Group, Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce was chosen by his peers as this year’s “Upstate Economic Developer of…
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New Study Reveals Economic Impact of Aerospace Industry in SC
August 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The aerospace cluster has a $17.4 billion economic impact on South Carolina and supports more than 102,000 workers, according to a study conducted by Joseph Von Nessen, a…
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Mannan Pharmaceuticals LLC establishing research and development operations in South Carolina
August 20, 2014Company seeking cures for muscular dystrophies and metastatic cancers to locate at ITOR facility COLUMBIA, SC – Mannan Pharmaceuticals LLC, an organization dedicated to developing and delivering effective pharmaceutical solutions to…
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Mannan Pharmaceuticals LLC establishing research and development operations in Greenville County
August 20, 2014
Company seeking cures for muscular dystrophies and metastatic cancers to locate at Greenville Health System’s ITOR facility GREENVILLE, SC – Mannan Pharmaceuticals LLC, an organization dedicated to developing and delivering…
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Mannan Pharmaceuticals LLC establishing research and development operations in South Carolina
August 20, 2014
Company seeking cures for muscular dystrophies and metastatic cancers to locate at ITOR facility COLUMBIA, SC – Mannan Pharmaceuticals LLC, an organization dedicated to developing and delivering effective pharmaceutical solutions to…
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Greater Lexington Chamber to host 2014 Business Lexpo
August 19, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 ~ The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host its 2014 Business Lexpo Thursday, Aug. 21, at RADIUS Campus from 11 a.m.…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill
August 13, 2014
H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill
August 13, 2014
H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…
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Torrey Rush reappointed to NACo International Economic Development Task Force
August 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Integrity Real Estate Advisors is pleased to announce Torrey Rush has been reappointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) International Economic Development Task Force. Rush, Director…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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Bosch Security Systems to open new distribution center in Spartanburg County
August 5, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a leading global supplier of security, safety and communications products, solutions and services, plans to open a new distribution center in Spartanburg County. In addition to…
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Bosch Security Systems to open new distribution center in Spartanburg County
August 5, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a leading global supplier of security, safety and communications products, solutions and services, plans to open a new distribution center in Spartanburg County. In addition to…
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Global Location Strategies Completes $275 Million in Site Selection Projects
August 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Honing its reputation as one of America’s leading site selection consultancies, South Carolina-based Global Location Strategies (GLS) has announced completion of three major site selection assignments for…
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Global Location Strategies Completes $275 Million in Site Selection Projects
August 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Honing its reputation as one of America’s leading site selection consultancies, South Carolina-based Global Location Strategies (GLS) has announced completion of three major site selection assignments for clients representing…
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Mark Farris Named to Top Post at Greenville Area Development Corporation
July 30, 2014
Economic development group taps veteran to “build upon County’s opportunities, momentum” GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic…
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New Business Lands at County Airport
July 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission and Richland County Council have welcomed Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS) to the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport (CUB). “It means more…
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South Carolina Connects with Israel & Poland
July 24, 2014Two South Carolina companies were on the program recently at the BioForum 2014, an annual biotechnology meeting in Lodz, Poland, with scientists coming primarily from Central and Eastern Europe. Representatives…
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Sonoco Summarizes Sustainability Progress in Its 2013-14 Corporate Responsibility Report
July 24, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today released its 2013-14 Corporate Responsibility Report, Principle, People and Progress, outlining the Company’s continued progress towards achieving its global sustainability…
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South Carolina Connects with Israel & Poland
July 24, 2014Two South Carolina companies were on the program recently at the BioForum 2014, an annual biotechnology meeting in Lodz, Poland, with scientists coming primarily from Central and Eastern Europe. Representatives…
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SC Ports Announce Eight Percent Fiscal Year Growth
July 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Today SC Ports Authority reported a strong finish for the 2014 fiscal year with 8 percent container growth, an increase of 2 percent over projected plans. “Our above-market fiscal…
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SC Ports Announce Eight Percent Fiscal Year Growth
July 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Today SC Ports Authority reported a strong finish for the 2014 fiscal year with 8 percent container growth, an increase of 2 percent over projected plans. “Our above-market fiscal…
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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing to Double Size of Dorchester Operations
July 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, a manufacturer of saltwater fishing boats, is more than doubling the size of its existing facility in Dorchester County. The $3.5 million investment is expected…
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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing to Double Size of Dorchester Operations
July 21, 2014
DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC – Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, a manufacturer of saltwater fishing boats, is more than doubling the size of its existing facility in Dorchester County. The $3.5 million investment is…
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Meghan Hughes, Executive Director of EngenuitySC, named one of 12 Influential Women in Business by Columbia Regional Business Report
July 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Regional Business Report has named Meghan Hughes, Executive Director of EngenuitySC, one of twelve Influential Women in Business for 2014. As the leader of the public-private…
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Mohawk Industries Upgrading Spartanburg County Manufacturing Plant
July 17, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company, is investing $10 million in its Spartanburg County commercial carpeting facility over the next 10 years to substantially upgrade its looms and…
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Mohawk Industries Upgrading Spartanburg County Manufacturing Plant
July 17, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company, is investing $10 million in its Spartanburg County commercial carpeting facility over the next 10 years to substantially upgrade its looms and…
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“e-Merge @ the Garage” to grow businesses through entrepreneurship, incubation/accelerator and industry partnerships
July 16, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Innovate Anderson and the City of Anderson are creating an entrepreneurial space and program(s) that will focus on a public/private collaborative with local industry partners. The space will be located at…
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Central SC Alliance Elects Board Members for 2014-2015
July 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Central SC Alliance Board of Directors recently elected the 2014-2015 board leadership at their Board of Directors meeting held on Tuesday, June 24th at the Columbia…
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South Carolina Business Week Commences July 13
July 10, 2014CLINTON, SC – The annual South Carolina Business Week will commence July 13-18 on the campus of Presbyterian College in Clinton. For the past 30 years, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s…
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South Carolina Business Week Commences July 13
July 10, 2014CLINTON, SC – The annual South Carolina Business Week will commence July 13-18 on the campus of Presbyterian College in Clinton. For the past 30 years, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s…
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Belk Inc. to Expand Union County E-Commerce Distribution Center
July 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Department store retailer Belk, Inc. is expanding its Union County e-commerce distribution and fulfillment center operations for the second time since establishing there in mid-June 2012. The $47 million investment…
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Belk Inc. to Expand Union County E-Commerce Distribution Center
July 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Department store retailer Belk, Inc. is expanding its Union County e-commerce distribution and fulfillment center operations for the second time since establishing there in mid-June 2012. The $47 million investment…
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New Carolina names Ann Marie Stieritz President & CEO
July 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC — New Carolina, South Carolina’s Council on Competitiveness, announced today that Ann Marie Stieritz has joined the organization as its President & CEO. She is taking over for…
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Grants awarded to improve 24 South Carolina communities
July 6, 2014Commerce awards $13.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds COLUMBIA, SC – Communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $13.3 million in…
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Grants awarded to improve 24 South Carolina communities
July 6, 2014Commerce awards $13.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds COLUMBIA, SC – Communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $13.3 million in…
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Rogers Brothers Farm to Establish New Peanut Facility in Darlington County
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Rogers Brothers Farm, a crop producer based in Hartsville, S.C., will establish a new peanut facility in Darlington County. The $6 million investment is expected to generate 30 new…
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Rogers Brothers Farm to Establish New Peanut Facility in Darlington County
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Rogers Brothers Farm, a crop producer based in Hartsville, S.C., will establish a new peanut facility in Darlington County. The $6 million investment is expected to generate 30 new…
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Best Places to Work in South Carolina Announced
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Group and SCBIZ unveiled the 50 winning companies of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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Best Places to Work in South Carolina Announced
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Group and SCBIZ unveiled the 50 winning companies of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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South Carolina Angel Network Establishes Angel Fund and Invests in First SC Company
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th. The Palmetto Angel Fund is…
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South Carolina Angel Network Establishes Angel Fund and Invests in First SC Company
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th. The Palmetto Angel Fund is…
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Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…
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Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…
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Parker Poe Assists Austrian Company on Launch of First North American Automotive Parts Facility
June 24, 2014CARTERSVILLE, GA – Economic development professionals with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP have helped voestalpine Group develop its 17th production site in the United States. The voestalpine Automotive Body…
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Parker Poe Assists Austrian Company on Launch of First North American Automotive Parts Facility
June 24, 2014
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Economic development professionals with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP have helped voestalpine Group develop its 17th production site in the United States. The voestalpine Automotive Body…
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JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County
June 24, 2014
HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…
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JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County
June 24, 2014
HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…
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Procter & Gamble – Duracell Plans $69 Million Expansion
June 23, 2014Project “L” Will Go To Lancaster County Council For Final Reading & Public Hearing Monday Night LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation has announced a $69 million expansion of the…
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Santee Cooper Approves $9 million in Loans for Five Industrial Development Projects Across State
June 23, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $9 million in loans today to advance five industrial development projects across the state. The loans support projects representing…
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