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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Santee Cooper Approves $9 million in Loans for Five Industrial Development Projects Across State
June 23, 2014MONCKS 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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CommunityWorks Helps Upstate MicroBusinesses Open and Expand
June 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Three Upstate microbusinesses recently opened their doors and two expanded their operations thanks to support from CommunityWorks (CW) MicroBusiness Loan Program. CW provided business coaching and loans…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Celebrate Over 50,000 New Jobs Since January 2011
June 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and state business leaders today responded to the news that South Carolina has announced over 50,000 new jobs since 2011. This benchmark was reached on the same…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Celebrate Over 50,000 New Jobs Since January 2011
June 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and state business leaders today responded to the news that South Carolina has announced over 50,000 new jobs since 2011. This benchmark was reached on the same…
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New World Pharmaceuticals And New World Consumer Products To Locate Headquarters In Charleston County
June 17, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – New World Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, and sister company New World Consumer Products, LLC, a producer of scientifically-advanced products and supplements based on technology developed…
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New World Pharmaceuticals And New World Consumer Products To Locate Headquarters In Charleston County
June 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – New World Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, and sister company New World Consumer Products, LLC, a producer of scientifically-advanced products and supplements based on technology developed…
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Governor Nikki Haley Announces 7,100 New Jobs, $800 Million In Capital Investment
June 16, 2014
Biggest Single Day Jobs Announcement In South Carolina State History COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined elected officials, economic development professionals and company representatives to announce plans for three…
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Governor Nikki Haley Announces 7,100 New Jobs, $800 Million In Capital Investment
June 16, 2014
Biggest Single Day Jobs Announcement In South Carolina State History COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined elected officials, economic development professionals and company representatives to announce plans for three…
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KI Logistics expanding South Carolina operations
June 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – KI Logistics, a division of Kimura, Inc. a subsidiary of global logistics leader Kimura Unity, will expand its new North American headquarters and major logistics facility in South…
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KI Logistics expanding South Carolina operations
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – KI Logistics, a division of Kimura, Inc. a subsidiary of global logistics leader Kimura Unity, will expand its new North American headquarters and major logistics facility in South…
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City and School District Officials Announce Plans for Virginia Pack Site
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia and Richland County School District One officials announced the demolition and future plans for the former Virginia Pack Elementary School site. The demolition…
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Ruiz Foods to locate in Florence County, create more than 500 jobs
June 3, 2014
Company to invest $55 million in frozen food manufacturing facility FLORENCE, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of leading frozen Mexican food and snack products, has selected Florence County for…
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Ruiz Foods to locate in Florence County, create more than 500 jobs
June 3, 2014
Company to invest $55 million in frozen food manufacturing facility FLORENCE, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of leading frozen Mexican food and snack products, has selected Florence County for…
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Southern Region Of South Carolina To Net 300 New Jobs, $38 Million In Investments
May 30, 2014Seven Companies To Locate Or Expand In Six-County Region COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined state and local economic development officials in Allendale on Thursday evening to announce…
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Southern Region Of South Carolina To Net 300 New Jobs, $38 Million In Investments
May 30, 2014Seven Companies To Locate Or Expand In Six-County Region COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined state and local economic development officials in Allendale on Thursday evening to announce…
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Pacific Rim Aerospace Opens Charleston County Office
May 28, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Pacific Rim Aerospace (PacRim), a provider of solutions for aerospace engineering applications, has established an office in Charleston County, allowing for more direct support of its customers in the…
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Pacific Rim Aerospace Opens Charleston County Office
May 28, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Pacific Rim Aerospace (PacRim), a provider of solutions for aerospace engineering applications, has established an office in Charleston County, allowing for more direct support of its customers in…
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RPA Development to Grow, Add 43 Employees
May 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – RPA Development LLC, a designer and manufacturer of fencing and railing products and the machines to produce them, has purchased and will upfit a 90,000 square foot…
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E&I Engineering, Ltd. to locate U.S. operations in Anderson County
May 24, 2014
Ireland-based manufacturer to invest $17 million ANDERSON, SC – E&I Engineering, Ltd., a provider of switchgear and power distribution solutions throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, plans to invest $17…
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E&I Engineering, Ltd. to locate U.S. operations in Anderson County
May 24, 2014
Ireland-based manufacturer to invest $17 million ANDERSON, SC – E&I Engineering, Ltd., a provider of switchgear and power distribution solutions throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, plans to invest $17…
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Last Call for North Main Corridor Façade Improvement Program Applications
May 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities North Main Corridor Façade Improvement Program is coming to a close. The last date to submit North Main Corridor…
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