3 investments that will give your small business a boost
February 1, 2023
By Adriana Fominaya Sometimes you have to spend money to make money, and although that may feel like a risky proposition for a small business owner, there are areas where…
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Midlands Technical College and Clemson University sign new architecture agreement
February 1, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that each year there are 9,100 openings for architects across the country. For South Carolina, data analysts expect job growth rate to…
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J.R. Charles earns “40 Under 40 in Economic Development” Award
January 31, 2023
MAULDIN, SC – J.R. Charles, Director of Community Development for the City of Mauldin, South Carolina, has been announced as a recipient of the 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40…
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Spartanburg County attracted $3.2 billion in new investment in 2022
January 27, 2023
New investments and expansions find success in Spartanburg In 2022, OneSpartanburg, Inc. landed 36 economic development projects on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg, resulting in $3.2…
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Global Location Strategies acquires two site selection software platforms
January 26, 2023
Global Location Strategies (GLS), one of the world’s leading corporate site selection firms, announced the acquisition of two cloud-based software platforms serving the economic development industry: LocationOne (LOIS) and Lasso.…
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Job creation, investment produces strong 2022 for Greenville County Economic Development
January 19, 2023
Despite record inflation, unsettled supply chains, a strengthening US dollar and workforce challenges the world over, Mark Farris knows this for certain. Greenville is blessed with a vibrant community and…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company hosts ribbon-cutting to unveil new state-of-the-art production facility
January 19, 2023
The 25,000-square-foot production facility represents phase one of the company’s future 65,000-square-foot brewery complex on North Main Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, celebrated the…
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Yanfeng Expanding Operations in Laurens County
January 18, 2023
$49.6 million investment to create approximately 58 new jobs over the next five years COLUMBIA, S.C. – Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, today announced the expansion of its operations…
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How South Carolina businesses can prepare for an economic downturn
January 12, 2023
By Thomas Anderson Following a global pandemic, South Carolina finance executives have redefined adaptability with warp-speed reconfiguration of capital investment plans. With a potential economic slowdown on the horizon in…
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GrowCo announces showcase event for gALPHA Columbia Accelerator program
January 11, 2023
Participants of the fall 2022 gALPHA Columbia accelerator program to pitch their ideas to the community GrowCo, a founder-led startup community and support organization, announced GrowCo’s Startup Showcase pitch event…
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SCRA contributes over $1.15 billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 10, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority had an outstanding year in 2022, making over a $1.15 billion impact on the state’s economy. As published in its recently released annual report, the total includes jobs…
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South Carolina releases record-breaking industry recruitment in 2022
January 6, 2023
$10.27 billion in announced capital investment, most in state history The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2022 industry recruitment results which reflect historic economic activity. From January…
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Elisabeth Kovacs named Executive Director of SC Future Makers
January 5, 2023
Economic and Workforce Development Professional to Lead First-In-The-Nation Program SC Future Makers, a 501c3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, announced that Elisabeth Kovacs will serve as…
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Study shows 145% increase in South Carolina median home price since 2000
January 4, 2023
The red-hot pandemic housing market has finally cooled in recent months. Due to actions by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation, mortgage rates have more than doubled from the historic…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
January 4, 2023
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be accepting applications for the 2023 NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur and 2023 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel…
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Highland Baking Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
December 20, 2022
$35 million investment to create approximately 80 new jobs Highland Baking Company, a wholesale bread baking company, announced plans to expand its existing facility in Spartanburg County. The company’s $35…
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City of Clinton Incubator Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
December 19, 2022
Last Friday, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce made the opening of the City of Clinton Incubator official with the celebratory ribbon cutting and grand opening. The incubator is a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs MOU with United Kingdom to Bolster Economic Development
December 12, 2022
South Carolina is the 3rd State to Sign MOU with U.K. Governor Henry McMaster recently joined United Kingdom Trade Minister Greg Hands to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between…
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LCDC Holds Open House and Office Ribbon Cutting
December 7, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) moved into their new space on the Square in Laurens back in April but made it official with a ribbon cutting and open house…
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Essential Cabinetry Group to expand operations in Greenville County, S.C.
December 5, 2022
Essential Cabinetry Group, a leading cabinetry company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 156 new jobs. “The investment in…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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Upcountry History Museum receives SC Humanities grant
November 21, 2022
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the South Carolina Humanities. Selected as one of 16 cultural…
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A Focus on Greer – Rick Danner, Mayor, City of Greer
November 17, 2022
Several months ago, I did an interview with someone in downtown Greer, SC. When I pulled on to the Main Street, my first thought was, “Clearly, I have never been…
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Joe Erwin honored at the March of Dimes 25th annual Greenville Real Estate & Economic Development Awards
November 15, 2022
Today, March of Dimes honors Greenville entrepreneur, creative visionary and philanthropist Joe Erwin at its 25th annual Greenville Real Estate & Economic Development Awards. This award honors an individual whose…
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Richland Mall to be sold and redeveloped
November 10, 2022
The City of Forest Acres announced that Richland Mall will be sold to Southeastern, a development, brokerage and consulting firm based in Augusta, Georgia. The site as it exists right…
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Visual Comfort & Co. establishing Spartanburg County operations
November 10, 2022
Visual Comfort & Co., the premier resource of signature designer lighting, architectural lighting and ceiling fans, announced plans to establish distribution operations in Spartanburg County. The project will result in…
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Motor City Racks Expanding S.C. Presence with New Operations in Laurens County
November 9, 2022
$26 million investment will create 88 new jobs Motor City Racks, a supplier of automotive and industrial racking products, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with new…
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Inverter manufacturer EPC Power establishing operations in Greenville County, S.C.
November 2, 2022
Initial $5 million investment will create 150 new jobs at new East Coast facility GREENVILLE, S.C. – EPC Power, a leading producer of utility-scale power conversion products, today announced plans to…
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SCEDA announces appointment of new board member from the Department of Agriculture
October 21, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces the appointment of a new member to the Board of Directors. The SCEDA board voted to add an additional seat to the…
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Stevens Towing christens largest Marine Travelift in SC
October 20, 2022
The 820 ton lift is a world class addition to the state YONGES ISLAND, S.C. – In a ceremony reminiscent of a large ship christening, Stevens Towing Company– a family…
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BMW investing $1.7 billion to expand S.C. manufacturing capacity and footprint
October 20, 2022
Investment will create 300 jobs and prepare for production of electric vehicle The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg…
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Niagara Pharmaceuticals establishing operations in Cherokee County
October 18, 2022
$9 million investment will create 45 new jobs Niagara Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of eye health and safety products, today announced plans to establish its first United States operation in Cherokee…
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Gary T. Pope Jr, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, earns SCEDA Institute Certificate
October 18, 2022
Gary T. Pope Jr, a public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has completed a year-long program with the South…
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City of Laurens Seeks Public Input – Schedules Series of Meetings on Ten Year Plan
October 17, 2022
The City of Laurens wants to hear from residents as they begin the job of updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan is a document that includes the City’s history,…
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Next-Gen electric vehicle company Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County
October 12, 2022
Carsharing pioneer to create at least 10 new jobs as it establishes headquarters Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Stacey Mills, Parish House Community Development Corporation
October 11, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Governor McMaster issues proclamation recognizing National Manufacturing Day and South Carolina Manufacturing Month
October 6, 2022
Andy Carr, President & CEO of the SCMEP; Chuck Hall, President & CEO of Barnet and SCMA Chairman; SC Governor Henry McMaster; Sara Hazzard, President & CEO of the SCMA.…
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Laurens County Resident “Skills Up” for Higher Earning Potential
October 5, 2022
September was Workforce Development Month in South Carolina. There is a real need for technically trained individuals. With short-term training a person can tap into careers with good earning potential…
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Boysen USA establishing operations in Spartanburg County
October 4, 2022
Boysen USA, a subsidiary of the German-based Boysen Group, announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation in Spartanburg County. The company’s $4.5 million investment will…
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Upstate SC Alliance hires Spratt
October 3, 2022
Hire brings international background to Business Recruitment role The Upstate SC Alliance has hired Samantha Spratt, a trilingual Brazilian-American dual national with extensive experience in international business development, as Business…
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SCBIO debuts refreshed branding for life sciences organization, launches new website
September 30, 2022
Moves made as life sciences organization prepares to share South Carolina story more widely Reflective of South Carolina’s dynamic, leading-edge and fastest-growing industry, SCBIO has introduced refreshed branding across all…
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Winar Connection, Inc. establishing operations in Spartanburg County
September 29, 2022
$5 million investment creating 50 new jobs Winar Connection, Inc. (Winar Connection), a manufacturer of custom cable products, announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $5 million…
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Got Junk? No Worries, New Local Business Comes to the Rescue
September 25, 2022
Everyone has at least one junk drawer in their house. Some have more junk than others. If you have a room or a garage that is overrun with junk, or…
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VisionGreenwood announces Digital Economy Ecosystem program designed to foster economic growth in rural areas of Greenwood County
September 21, 2022
VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is partnering with the South Carolina Office of Rural…
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Turn90 prison to workforce program receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand services to the Upstate
September 19, 2022Turn90, a nonprofit operating in Charleston and Columbia that equips men to succeed after prison by providing a route to a career-path job, is a first-time recipient of a $50,000…
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Europastry establishing operations in Laurens County
September 14, 2022
$23 million investment will create 155 new jobs Europastry, a global leader in baked goods, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The company’s $23 million investment will…
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Upstate Alliance Partners with LCDC to Host Small Group Gatherings at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary in Laurens
September 12, 2022
Upstate Alliance (UA) partnered with Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) to host one of their monthly Small Group Gatherings in downtown Laurens. The event was held on Wednesday, September 7…
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Greenwood County awarded $38 million for highway 246 widening project
September 11, 2022
Greenwood County was awarded $38 million from the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank for the widening of S.C. Highway 246 South. In a meeting yesterday, State Transportation Infrastructure Bank members…
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VPET USA, LLC establishing operations in Spartanburg County
September 8, 2022
$10.8 million investment will create 40 new jobs VPET USA, LLC, a leading manufacturer of wide-mouth polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and containers, today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg…
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Robinson Gray moves into WestLawn, its exciting new home in the BullStreet District
September 6, 2022The future has arrived, which means a new beginning for Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte – and for Columbia. Last week, Robinson Gray moved to WestLawn, the BullStreet District’s newest…
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