LCEDC Staff Completes Economic Development Certification Courses
January 12, 2015LANCASTER, SC – Lancaster County Economic Development Director of Business Retention and Expansion Elaine McKinney and Joanna Bess, LCEDC Director of Public Relations and Marketing, have completed classes that will…
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Schaeffler Group North America Expanding South Carolina Operations
January 10, 2015Manufacturer of Precision Products Investing $163.8 Million to Expand, Creating an Expected 440 New Jobs UPSTATE, SC -A company that develops and manufactures precision products for machines, equipment and…
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Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Establishing Operations in Spartanburg County
January 9, 2015Construction and Transportation Machinery Manufacturer Investing $41 Million to Create an Expected 131 New Jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., a company that specializes in the manufacture,…
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Lockhart Power Surpasses the $1 Million Mark in Economic Development Contributions to Union County
December 29, 2014
LOCKHART, SC – Lockhart Power Company announces a record-setting $145,000 contribution of utility license tax credit funds, bringing its total to more than one million dollars reinvested in Union County since…
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County to get $50 M in investments
December 29, 2014
LANCASTER, SC – A trio of local company investments, including $21 million from health supplement company Nutramax Laboratories, were announced during Lancaster County Council’s final meeting of the year on Dec.…
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Parker Poe Assists German Automotive Supplier, Anton Häring KG
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Parker Poe’s Business Incentives & Investment Group recently assisted German-based automotive supplier Anton Häring KG with a multi-state site-selection project in the southeastern United States. After considering…
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Portucel, S.A. Establishing Operations In Greenwood County
December 15, 2014
Industrial Manufacturer Investing $110 Million In A Wood Pellet Facility, Creating An Expected 70 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – An industrial company is establishing operations in Greenwood County to…
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Hubner Manufacturing Corporation Expanding Charleston County Facility
December 11, 2014Supplier To The Transportation Industry Investing $8.6 Million To Expand, Creating An Expected 50 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – A company that supplies products to the bus, rail and air transportation…
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Precision Southeast, Inc. Expanding Marion County Manufacturing Facility
December 8, 2014$16.6 Million Investment To Create 140 New Jobs MARION COUNTY, SC – Precision Southeast, Inc., a manufacturer of injection molded plastic parts, is expanding its operations in eastern South Carolina. Headquartered in…
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More than 50 complete 2014 South Carolina Economic Development Institute
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On Friday, November 14, more than 50 local leaders and development professionals from across South Carolina completed the 2014 South Carolina Economic Development Institute. Institute attendees received their…
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Filtration Group expanding York County operation
December 1, 2014
Global filtration leader increasing York County presence with $1.5 million investment, 11 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Filtration Group is expanding one of its two facilities in York County. The…
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Peak Corporation to establish U.S. manufacturing operations in Clarendon County
November 29, 2014$6.6 million investment expected to result in the creation of 59 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – A firm specializing in the design, manufacture and global distribution of an extensive…
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FoxFarm Soil and Fertilizer Company establishing Anderson County manufacturing facility
November 28, 2014$6.9 million investment expected to result in 27 new jobs ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – A family business that specializes in the manufacturing of garden products, premium potting soils and both…
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EngenuitySC Announces Winner of $5,000 Ideas Contest at Ignite! 2014 Celebration
November 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – An energized crowd of hundreds of Midlands leaders and innovators chose Shambi Broome of Webgyrlz Code to win the $5,000 Ideas Contest, sponsored by Wells Fargo, at…
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EngenuitySC Announces Winner of $5,000 Ideas Contest at Ignite! 2014 Celebration
November 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – An energized crowd of hundreds of Midlands leaders and innovators chose Shambi Broome of Webgyrlz Code to win the $5,000 Ideas Contest, sponsored by Wells Fargo, at…
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EngenuitySC Announces Winner of $5,000 Ideas Contest at Ignite! 2014 Celebration
November 21, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – An energized crowd of hundreds of Midlands leaders and innovators chose Shambi Broome of Webgyrlz Code to win the $5,000 Ideas Contest, sponsored by Wells Fargo, at…
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Global Location Strategies Completes Site Selection Assignment for $250 Million Hexcel Carbon Fiber Plant
November 20, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Hexcel Corporation will expand its carbon fiber production capacity through the addition of a new $250 million facility in Roussillon, France, Greenville, S.C.-based site selection consultant Global…
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SPF North America, Inc. Expanding Greenwood County Manufacturing Facility
November 20, 2014
$12 Million Investment Expected To Result In 15 New Jobs GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – A developer of innovative solutions for pet food manufacturers is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. SPF North…
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Global Location Strategies Completes Site Selection Assignment for $250 Million Hexcel Carbon Fiber Plant
November 20, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Hexcel Corporation will expand its carbon fiber production capacity through the addition of a new $250 million facility in Roussillon, France, Greenville, S.C.-based site selection consultant Global…
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Nestlé Waters North America To Open New Bottling Facility In McBee, S.C.
November 18, 2014
Company To Create At Least 40 New Jobs In Chesterfield County CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SC – – Nestlé Waters North America, the nation’s leading bottled water company, plans to build a $40 million,…
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Freight connections key to Upstate S.C.’s global competitiveness
November 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — A new study released today finds that chemicals/plastics, transportation equipment, and machinery are among the Upstate’s top traded commodities The Brookings Institution has released this analysis of…
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Healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to Economic Development Group Board
November 12, 2014UPSTATE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted South Carolina healthcare…
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Healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to Economic Development Group Board
November 12, 2014
UPSTATE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted South Carolina healthcare…
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Greenville healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to GADC Board
November 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted healthcare executive Beverly…
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Greenville healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to GADC Board
November 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted healthcare executive Beverly…
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The Recon Group Inc. Growing Quickly with Latest Expansion to South Carolina Creating 250 New Local Jobs
November 5, 2014BLACKSBURG, SC – The Recon Group Inc. (TRG) is rolling out a new facility inBlacksburg South Carolina, to process consumer electronic returns, creating over 250 new local jobs. This new…
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The Recon Group Inc. Growing Quickly with Latest Expansion to South Carolina Creating 250 New Local Jobs
November 5, 2014BLACKSBURG, SC – The Recon Group Inc. (TRG) is rolling out a new facility inBlacksburg South Carolina, to process consumer electronic returns, creating over 250 new local jobs. This new…
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Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. Establishes Berkeley County Facility
October 29, 2014Worldwide Distributor Of Synthetic Rubber, Carbon Black And Process Oils Investing $3.2 Million In Berkeley County COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company specializing in the distribution of synthetic rubber, carbon black…
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Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. Establishes Berkeley County Facility
October 29, 2014Worldwide Distributor Of Synthetic Rubber, Carbon Black And Process Oils Investing $3.2 Million In Berkeley County COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company specializing in the distribution of synthetic rubber, carbon black…
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Valmet Corporation To Expand Lancaster County Manufacturing Facility
October 23, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 40 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Valmet Corporation, a leading global service and technology supplier for the pulp, paper and energy industries based in Espoo, Finland,…
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Valmet Corporation To Expand Lancaster County Manufacturing Facility
October 23, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 40 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Valmet Corporation, a leading global service and technology supplier for the pulp, paper and energy industries based in Espoo, Finland,…
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APAC Customer Services, Inc. Expanding Charleston County Operations, Adding 200 Jobs
October 23, 2014
Customer Care Provider Expanding North Charleston Facility CHARLESTON, SC – A leader in global customer care outsourcing solutions is expanding its Charleston County operations. APAC Customer Services, Inc. is adding 200 local jobs…
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New referendum video explains benefits of local option roads solution
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – As voters continue to seek information about the November roads referendum, Citizens for a Better Greenville County has released their latest video, explaining why solving infrastructure problems…
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New referendum video explains benefits of local option roads solution
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – As voters continue to seek information about the November roads referendum, Citizens for a Better Greenville County has released their latest video, explaining why solving infrastructure problems…
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Stanco Metal Products, Inc. Expanding Anderson County Operations
October 19, 2014$5.9 Million Investment To Result In 10 New Jobs ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – A family-owned provider of metal fabrication services is expanding its South Carolina operations with the acquisition…
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Stanco Metal Products, Inc. Expanding Anderson County Operations
October 19, 2014$5.9 Million Investment To Result In 10 New Jobs ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – A family-owned provider of metal fabrication services is expanding its South Carolina operations with the acquisition…
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Sigmatex Selects South Carolina For Its Fifth Manufacturing Facility, To Create 50 Jobs
October 16, 2014Initial $12 Million Investment To Establish Orangeburg County Operations COLUMBIA, SC – Sigmatex, a world leader in the manufacturing of carbon fiber textiles has selected Matthews Industrial Park in Orangeburg…
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Sigmatex Selects South Carolina For Its Fifth Manufacturing Facility, To Create 50 Jobs
October 16, 2014Initial $12 Million Investment To Establish Orangeburg County Operations COLUMBIA, SC – Sigmatex, a world leader in the manufacturing of carbon fiber textiles has selected Matthews Industrial Park in…
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Wyman-Gordon To Establish Dillon County Manufacturing Plant, Create 400 Jobs
October 15, 2014Investment To Support Aerospace And Power Generation Sectors COLUMBIA, SC – Wyman-Gordon, a manufacturer of large titanium and super alloy forgings for the aerospace and power generation markets, will establish its…
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Tactical Medical Solutions Expands Anderson County Presence
October 2, 2014Trauma Supplies Company Invests $2.5 Million On Larger Campus Creating 15 New Jobs ANDERSON, SC – A company specializing in medical and triage supplies for first responders, military and…
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South Carolina expands small business export initiative with SCOPE
October 2, 2014Program generated $4.7 million in export sales since 2011 CHARLESTON, SC – The State of South Carolina is expanding its export initiative for in-state businesses through a new program: South Carolina Opportunities…
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Solar Atmospheres opening first Southeastern facility in South Carolina
October 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Solar Atmospheres, a leading commercial heat treating company, is establishing its first Southeastern operations in South Carolina to better serve customers in the automotive and aerospace-rich region.…
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Solar Atmospheres opening first Southeastern facility in South Carolina
October 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Solar Atmospheres, a leading commercial heat treating company, is establishing its first Southeastern operations in South Carolina to better serve customers in the automotive and aerospace-rich region.…
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Boeing Announces New R&D Center Facility Lease in North Charleston
September 23, 2014
Lease agreement adds 100,000 square-foot research center to Boeing South Carolina NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced a lease agreement for 100,000 square feet of office and lab…
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EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest Calls for Innovative Ideas for the Midlands
September 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC and Wells Fargo Bank announce the $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest, a public competition open to individuals and organizations with ideas for starting something new in…
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Prysmian Group To Expand Abbeville County Cable Manufacturing Facility
September 22, 2014
$8.2 Million Investment Expected To Create 20 Jobs ABBEVILLE, SC – Prysmian Group, a global cable producer serving the energy and telecom industries, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Abbeville County.…
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Business consultant Patricia Cameron is selected State Star as she celebrates 20 years with the SC SBDC
September 19, 2014
HILTON HEAD, SC – Patricia Cameron was recently selected the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) network’s State Star, a distinction imparted by her peers. This honor is…
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The Ritedose Corp. Announces Richland County Expansion
September 17, 2014
Pharmaceutical Company’s Plans Include New Jobs, More Than 80,000 Square Feet Of Manufacturing Space COLUMBIA, SC – The Ritedose Corp., a leading pharmaceutical products manufacturer, announced today that it has decided to…
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Appalachian Regional Commission Awards $60,000 Grant For Gossett Street Mill Site Remediation
September 16, 2014
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Anderson County Council woman Gracie Floyd announced the receipt of a $60,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant. This grant funding will be matched with local dollars ($60,000 is…
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ACI Plastics Expanding Manufacturing Operations Into Oconee County
September 15, 2014
$4.1 Million Investment By Thermoplastics Company Expected To Create 25 Jobs OCONEE, SC – Thermoplastics processor and recycler ACI Plastics, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operations into Oconee County. The company’s $4.1 million…
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