ACEC-SC Infrastructure Works Institute releases full economic impact study to the public
August 13, 2025
In response to overwhelming interest from policymakers, business leaders and community stakeholders, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina’s (ACEC-SC) Infrastructure Works Institute (IWI) announced that the full…
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Arclin expanding Dillon County operations
August 11, 2025
Arclin, a materials science company, announced it is expanding its operations in Dillon County. The company’s more than $60 million investment will create over 30 new jobs. Headquartered in Alpharetta,…
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City of Columbia, Core Spaces, and Richland County announce transformative Municipal Complex and Downtown Development
July 29, 2025Announcement of the City of Columbia Municipal Complex at 1401 Main Street & Core Spaces’ Newest Mixed-Use Development, ōLiv Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Core Spaces Chief Development…
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Columbia Area Development Partnership now officially leading Richland County’s economic development efforts
July 28, 2025
The Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) has officially launched in Richland County, taking the lead on all economic development efforts for Richland County. This marks the full transition from the former…
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Regional leaders unveil unifying riverfront brand for Midlands
July 27, 2025On Thursday, July 24, regional leaders from the Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG) and the River Alliance gathered at the Saluda Riverwalk to unveil a new brand identity designed to…
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Central SC Alliance welcomes Ada Stiglbauer as new Marketing Coordinator
July 21, 2025
The Central SC Alliance announced the hiring of Ada Stiglbauer as the organization’s new Marketing Coordinator. A Columbia native and recent graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore…
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Rolls-Royce expands Aiken County manufacturing operations
July 15, 2025
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (Rolls-Royce), a provider of off-highway engines and complete power generation systems, announced it is expanding its mtu engine manufacturing operations in Aiken County. The company’s $75…
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Eurocharm Group selects Kershaw County for first North American manufacturing facility
July 9, 2025
Eurocharm Group, a metalworking supplier, announced it selects Kershaw County to establish its first North American manufacturing facility. The company’s $12 million investment will create 46 new jobs. Headquartered in…
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Planned multimillion-dollar solar investment to energize Richland County
July 9, 2025
Pontiac Solar LLC announced plans to construct a solar farm in Eastover, in southeast Richland County. The company plans to invest $112.5 million to develop a tract along Pine Thicket…
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Midlands Technical College finishes number two in the nation at SkillsUSA
July 7, 2025
Midlands Technical College’s (MTC’s) Building Construction Technology team won silver in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, held June 23-27, 2025 in Atlanta, GA. The award marked the fourth…
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Cohn Construction breaks ground on a new 100,000 SF distribution center for FAYAT Group
July 3, 2025
RIDGEWAY, SC – Cohn Construction has broken ground on a new 100,000 SF distribution center for the FAYAT Group, located on a 30-acre site at 321 Blue Granite Parkway in…
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VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC to launch pilot sustainability and resiliency planning initiative
July 1, 2025
VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC announced a strategic partnership to launch Greenwood as the pilot community for a groundbreaking initiative focused on municipal sustainability and resiliency planning. This forward-thinking collaboration brings…
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Avant Holdings plans to purchase and restore the former Whit-Ash buildings in the Vista
June 26, 2025
Avant Holdings, LLC, a South Carolina-based real estate development and investment company, is under contract to acquire the former Whit-Ash Furnishing properties, a prominent historic landmark in Columbia’s Vista district.…
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Westwood expanding Abbeville County operations
June 19, 2025
Manufacturer of small modular homes and sheds investing $2.85 million, creating 42 jobs Westwood, a manufacturer of small modular homes and sheds, is expanding its Abbeville County facility to accommodate…
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Ritedose unveils state-of-the-art distribution and logistics facility at Ritedose Performance Park
June 18, 2025New facility expands Ritedose’s capabilities to handle well over 2 billion doses per year The Ritedose Corporation, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) technology, today unveiled its new…
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OP-ED: Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
By Evan Patrohay With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful…
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Powering South Carolina’s Future: Energy, Innovation, and Opportunity
June 12, 2025
by Susie Shannon, President & CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness South Carolina stands at a pivotal moment to secure its position as the location of choice for…
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Sustain SC announces Grant Review Committee for Land and Water Action Platform
June 11, 2025
Sustain SC introduced the members of the newly formed Grants Review Committee for its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), a re-launched conservation funding initiative first unveiled at their Conservation…
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Homanit breaks ground on first U.S. facility in Alcolu, SC
June 10, 2025
Leaders from across South Carolina gathered in Clarendon County on June 4 as Homanit GmbH & Co. KG broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The $250 million investment…
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Public invited to learn more about Williams Street Extension project in Columbia
June 9, 2025
Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend a public informational meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, to learn more about the City of Columbia’s transformative Williams Street Extension project. The…
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Robinson named SCEDA Local Developer of the Year
June 6, 2025
C. Gregory “Gregg” Robinson, CEO of the Florence County Economic Development Partnership, has been named the 2025 Local Developer of the Year by the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA).…
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New study finds Haile Gold Mine generates more than $700 million in annual economic impact across South Carolina
June 2, 2025A new economic impact study conducted by the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business confirms that Haile Gold Mine, located near Kershaw, SC, continues to be a…
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Will Johnson named SCEDA’s 2025 Ally of the Year
May 29, 2025
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) has named Will Johnson, a shareholder at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., as its 2025 Ally of the Year. The Ally of the Year…
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Cohn Construction completes industrial warehouse and office for Long Heating & Air Conditioning
May 27, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed the development of a 4-acre site and construction of an industrial warehouse and office for Long Heating & Air Conditioning located at 416 Cedarcrest Drive in…
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Mikro-Technik selects McCormick County to establish first North American operation
May 27, 2025
Mikro-Technik, a natural fiber manufacturer, announced it selects McCormick County to establish its first North American operation. The $3.2 million investment will create 27 new jobs. Founded in Germany in…
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New report shows MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s $860 million economic impact in South Carolina
May 20, 2025
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is a significant driver of the South Carolina economy, according to a new study authored by Joey Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist at the University…
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The Columbia Area Development Partnership Launches to Power Richland County’s Next Era of Economic Growth
May 9, 2025
Richland County unveiled the Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) – a bold new public-private collaboration that is now the exclusive local organization empowered to lead the county’s rapid economic development…
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Oldcastle APG grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Lancaster County
May 8, 2025
Building materials manufacturer Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Lancaster County, bringing 30 new jobs to the area. One of the…
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Hissho Sushi relocates headquarters, launches first South Carolina operation in York County
May 6, 2025
Hissho Sushi, one of the nation’s largest sushi distributors, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters and primary distribution operations to York County, South Carolina. With an investment of $5…
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Cohn Construction breaks ground on a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building along I-20
April 11, 2025
Cohn Construction has officially broken ground on a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building off of I-20 in Northeast Columbia. In partnership with Walker Development and Trinity Partners, the multi-tenant…
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Cohn Construction completes new cheerleading gym for Twister Nation
March 20, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed the construction of a new cheerleading gymnasium for Twister Nation located at 18 Blythe View Ct. in Blythewood, SC. The 18,000 SF facility is one of…
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Universal Industrial Gases, LLC grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Darlington County
March 18, 2025
Company investing nearly $100 million in new facility Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Darlington County. The company is investing nearly $100…
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EFP, LLC. expanding Lee County operations
March 12, 2025
$31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging) is expanding its operations in Lee County. The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs. EFP,…
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New statewide survey finds SC GOP voters overwhelmingly support clean energy projects
March 11, 2025
Sustain SC recently released a second study examining conservative support for clean energy in South Carolina, following an earlier survey on conservative backing for land conservation. The latest findings reveal…
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Integer Technologies adds $63 million in annual economic impact for South Carolina
March 7, 2025
Defense tech company’s cumulative impact projected to be more than $750 million by 2030 Integer Technologies, a defense tech company focused on delivering next-gen digital engineering solutions to government and…
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Construction is taking off at Riverbanks
February 26, 2025
Skyride Construction Soars at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s “Bridge to the Wild” vision for the future continues to take shape as construction of the Saluda Skyride…
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Cohn Construction completes new Innovative Endodontics location
February 25, 2025
Myrtle Beach, SC – Cohn Construction has completed the construction of the 3,665 SF periodontic office for Innovative Endodontics in Myrtle Beach. This is the second Design-Build project Cohn Construction…
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Columbia World Affairs Council merges with Columbia Council for Internationals
February 14, 2025
The merger expands regional capacities to host international leaders & students and to connect with more American professionals & families in the Midlands The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces…
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CREW Midlands-SC announces 2025 Board of Directors
February 5, 2025
CREW Midlands-SC announced its 2025 Board of Directors to lead the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Marie Dieckmann, Senior Associate with…
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CREW Network Foundation Scholarships now available
February 5, 2025
CREW Network Foundation Scholarships Now Available CREW Midlands announced the CREW Network Foundation scholarship program is now accepting applications. The scholarship offering supports female students as they pursue university-level education…
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South Carolina I-77 Alliance redesigned website to help enhance economic development
January 29, 2025
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance has launched its redesigned website, www.i77alliance.com, as a critical resource for industrial prospects, site selectors, and other professionals already committed to or considering investing in…
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New training center under development in Richland County
January 27, 2025
Richland County announced a new regional training center that will provide 41,000 square feet of workforce industry muscle – designed to drive economic development initiatives into the future. The purchase…
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Swiss-based PHENOGY announces plans for Columbia headquarters
January 16, 2025
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
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Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation
January 15, 2025
Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded…
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SCRA contributes over $1.3 Billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 14, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.3 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2024. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024
January 6, 2025
Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…
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Cohn Construction completes Excel Truck Group’s new location in Rock Hill, South Carolina
December 19, 2024
Cohn Construction has completed the new 80,000 SF facility for Excel Truck Group in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This marks the second design-build collaboration between Cohn Construction and Excel Truck…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from economic development training program
December 16, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from Economic Development Training Program
December 13, 2024The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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