Masonite International expanding Bamberg County operations
June 13, 2016
Company Expanding Operations With Additional Workforce Masonite International, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative interior doors and entry door systems, is expanding its existing Bamberg County operations. This…
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U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service adding new staff in Columbia to support global companies
June 10, 2016
MORE INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE IN COLUMBIA TO SUPPORT AREA BUSINESSES COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service office in Columbia has added new staff to support South…
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GES Recycling establishes Upstate operations
June 8, 2016
Company invests $6.3 million in Union County recycling facility UNION COUNTY, SC – GESCRAP, a multinational corporation engaged in metal recycling and other auxiliary services for the manufacturing industry, has…
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Commerce Department appoints Chuck Whipple as an inaugural member of Foreign Direct Investment Advisory Council
June 7, 2016
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the appointment of 19 private and public sector leaders to the newly established U.S. Investment Advisory Council (IAC). IAC members — representing U.S.…
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Parker Poe Assists era-contact USA Establish New North American Headquarters in Pickens County, South Carolina
June 6, 2016
Attorneys with Parker Poe Bernstein & Adams LLP have helped era-contact USA commit to building a high-speed railway couplings manufacturing facility in Pickens County. The $3.6 million investment at Pickens…
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Spartanburg Economic Futures Group welcomes Meagan Rethmeier as Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development
June 2, 2016
The Spartanburg Economic Futures Group (EFG) announced the addition of Meagan Rethmeier as the Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development. Rethmeier joins the Economic Futures Group after working over…
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PA Solutions opening Greenville County facility
June 2, 2016
Engineering Company Launching New Operation In The Upstate GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – PA Solutions, a full-service automation controls engineering company, is constructing a new facility in Greenville County. The development will…
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PA Solutions opening Greenville County facility
June 2, 2016
Engineering Company Launching New Operation In The Upstate GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – PA Solutions, a full-service automation controls engineering company, is constructing a new facility in Greenville County. The development…
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Allen Smith, President/CEO, Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce
June 2, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Allen…
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China Jushi bringing 80,000-ton fiberglass production line to Richland County
May 31, 2016
Company Investing $300 Million And Creating 400 New Jobs To Build First U.S. Manufacturing Facility RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – China Jushi, a global manufacturer and promoter of fiberglass products, is…
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China Jushi bringing 80,000-ton fiberglass production line to Richland County
May 31, 2016
Company Investing $300 Million And Creating 400 New Jobs To Build First U.S. Manufacturing Facility RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – China Jushi, a global manufacturer and promoter of fiberglass products, is…
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Synalloy investing over $9 million in Fountain Inn facility
May 26, 2016
Synalloy has invested $9 million in Laurens since purchasing CRI Tolling in August 2013 “The recently completed $5 million expansion to increase our manufacturing process will continue to add…
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Central Packaging And Crating, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 26, 2016Company Investing Nearly $1 Million in Expansion GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The…
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Central Packaging And Crating, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 26, 2016Company Investing Nearly $1 Million in Expansion GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The…
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Blackbaud expanding Berkeley County operations
May 18, 2016Software And Services Leader To Build New World Headquarters, Create 300 New Jobs CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, is…
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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations
May 18, 2016
Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…
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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations
May 18, 2016
Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…
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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County
May 17, 2016
Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…
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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County
May 17, 2016
Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…
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Viva Holdings Group, Inc. launching operations in Berkeley County
May 12, 2016
New Development To Bring $28 Million Investment and 200 New Jobs BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Viva Holdings Group, Inc., an international leader in the worldwide rubber and plastic recycling…
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Viva Holdings Group, Inc. launching operations in Berkeley County
May 12, 2016
New Development To Bring $28 Million Investment and 200 New Jobs BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Viva Holdings Group, Inc., an international leader in the worldwide rubber and plastic recycling…
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thyssenkrupp Industrial Services establishing operations in Charleston County
May 11, 2016
Company investing significantly to establish Lowcountry facility The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced thyssenkrupp Industrial Services, a full-service provider of customized product management solutions, is establishing operations in Charleston County.…
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thyssenkrupp Industrial Services establishing operations in Charleston County
May 11, 2016
Company investing significantly to establish Lowcountry facility The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced thyssenkrupp Industrial Services, a full-service provider of customized product management solutions, is establishing operations in Charleston County.…
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Sitel announces Spartanburg County customer experience center
May 9, 2016
Leading customer care provider to bring $2.5 million investment and more than 400 jobs to Upstate SPARTANBURG, SC – Sitel, a leading global customer care provider, announced significant business growth…
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Sitel announces Spartanburg County customer experience center
May 9, 2016
Leading customer care provider to bring $2.5 million investment and more than 400 jobs to Upstate SPARTANBURG, SC – Sitel, a leading global customer care provider, announced significant business growth…
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One Region Global Competitiveness Strategy presented
May 9, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Following six months and over 1000 hours of best practices research, public input and analysis, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Charleston Regional Development…
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J&L Wire establishing operations in Colleton County
May 5, 2016
Company Investing $2.5 Million To Establish First South Carolina Operations COLLETON COUNTY, SC – J&L Wire, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., has announced the establishment of its first South…
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J&L Wire establishing operations in Colleton County
May 5, 2016
Company Investing $2.5 Million To Establish First South Carolina Operations COLLETON COUNTY, SC – J&L Wire, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., has announced the establishment of its first South…
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Husqvarna North America to expand Midlands operations
May 5, 2016
Company Investing More Than $29 Million To Expand Operations In Orangeburg County ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., a leader in the manufacturing of outdoor power…
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Husqvarna North America to expand Midlands operations
May 5, 2016
Company Investing More Than $29 Million To Expand Operations In Orangeburg County ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., a leader in the manufacturing of outdoor power…
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Arnold Companies announces the grand opening of West End Alley
May 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Arnold Companies is pleased to announce the redevelopment of 700 Gervais Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Home to Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, City Bar and Tsunami, this entertainment…
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Zero Connect launching operations in Pickens County
May 3, 2016
New Development To Bring $1.3 Million Investment To Easley, S.C. Zero Connect, an assembler and distributor of fiber optic and copper cables, is establishing operations in Pickens County. The new…
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Zero Connect launching operations in Pickens County
May 3, 2016
New Development To Bring $1.3 Million Investment To Easley, S.C. Zero Connect, an assembler and distributor of fiber optic and copper cables, is establishing operations in Pickens County. The new…
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Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. expanding operations in Pickens County
April 28, 2016
Expansion to bring more than $23 million in investment and create 100 new jobs Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., one of the world’s largest producers of automatic fire sprinklers, is…
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ChartSpan to bring 300 new jobs to downtown Greenville
April 22, 2016
Healthcare company signs lease on 100,000 square feet of office space on Main Street See a video of Jon-Michial Carter on UpstateBizSC GREENVILLE, SC – ChartSpan Medical Technologies, Inc.…
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United Phosphorus, Inc. to establish operations in Williamsburg County
April 20, 2016
Company Investing More Than $20 Million In Kingstree Development United Phosphorus, Inc. (UPI), a manufacturing company specializing in chemical blending operations, plans to establish a new industrial operation in Williamsburg…
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United Phosphorus, Inc. to establish operations in Williamsburg County
April 20, 2016
Company Investing More Than $20 Million In Kingstree Development United Phosphorus, Inc. (UPI), a manufacturing company specializing in chemical blending operations, plans to establish a new industrial operation in Williamsburg…
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CABTEQ Solutions establishing operations in York County
April 18, 2016
Company Investing $3 Million To Create 125 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – CABTEQ Solutions (CABTEQ), a South Carolina-based company, which specializes in commercial cabinetry, is establishing operations in York…
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CABTEQ Solutions establishing operations in York County
April 18, 2016
Company Investing $3 Million To Create 125 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – CABTEQ Solutions (CABTEQ), a South Carolina-based company, which specializes in commercial cabinetry, is establishing operations in York…
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Richard Blackwell named Public Executive of the Year
April 13, 2016
Richard Blackwell, executive director of the Oconee Economic Alliance in South Carolina, was named a winner of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits 2016 Community Development Individual Achievement Awards. The…
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Legacy Charter School receives $13.7 million GNMO II allocation
April 13, 2016
Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has allocated $13.7 million in New Markets…
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Scott Garvin, Architect, The Palmetto Compress Building
April 11, 2016
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: …
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Early stage ventures create more than 250 new jobs, raise over $69 million in capital in 2015
April 7, 2016
From raising a remarkable $69.4 million in new capital to creating more than 250 new full-time jobs, the impact of innovation-based startups on the Upstate economy continues to grow rapidly.…
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Oconee Economic Alliance announces Destination Oconee Hire
April 7, 2016
The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) announced the addition of Janet Hartman as Manager of the Destination Oconee strategy. A native of Iowa, Hartman joins the OEA team after working as…
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RMF adding second facility in Greenville County
April 7, 2016
Automotive supplier’s new $16 million investment in Greenville County to add 40 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations by building a second…
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RMF adding second facility in Greenville County
April 7, 2016
Automotive supplier’s new $16 million investment in Greenville County to add 40 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations by building a second…
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MSI-Forks Inc. expanding York County operations
April 6, 2016
Company investing $3.5 million to construct a larger York County facility MSI-Forks Inc., a world leader in fork-arms manufacturing, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The company…
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MSI-Forks Inc. expanding York County operations
April 6, 2016
Company investing $3.5 million to construct a larger York County facility MSI-Forks Inc., a world leader in fork-arms manufacturing, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The company…
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Comcast to build Customer Experience Center of Excellence in North Charleston
April 5, 2016
80,000-square-foot facility on 17 acres key part of Comcast’s nationwide customer experience transformation CHARLESTON, SC – Comcast announced today that it is establishing a new customer service and technical support Center…
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Comcast to build Customer Experience Center of Excellence in North Charleston
April 5, 2016
80,000-square-foot facility on 17 acres key part of Comcast’s nationwide customer experience transformation CHARLESTON, SC – Comcast announced today that it is establishing a new customer service and technical support Center…
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