SC Launch Inc. announces second investment in Bubble Paper
July 20, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has made its second investment in tForm, dba, Bubble Paper. This $300,000 investment will help the startup accelerate its growth to…
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GADC names officers for 2022-2023, adds two Directors to Greenville County’s Economic Development Board
July 19, 2022
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Jim Burns (pictured) as Chairman…
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A Conversation with James Chappell, CEO, SCBIO
July 5, 2022
In November of 2021, SCBIO named James Chappell as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. South Carolina life sciences has seen a near-doubling of firms and 40% increase…
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Engineering Council launches infrastructure advancement initiative
June 28, 2022
ACEC-SC guides lawmakers on critical state infrastructure projects, funding allocation Through the launch of its Infrastructure Works (IW) initiative, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) will…
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Kontakt.io opens new office in Charleston
June 16, 2022
Kontakt.io, the industry leader in smart building IoT, has announced the opening of a new national sales office in Charleston, South Carolina to support the company’s growth in healthcare and…
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Carolina Precision Foods, LLC establishing operations in Florence County
June 16, 2022$10 million investment to create 402 new jobs Carolina Precision Foods, LLC – a joint venture of Carolina Fresh Foods and owners of Lake Foods – today announced plans to…
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ENGESER USA Corp. establishing first North American manufacturing operation in Dorchester County
June 15, 2022
$1.5 million investment to create 26 new jobs ENGESER USA Corp., a world leading cable specialist, today announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The company’s $1.5 million investment…
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Gehl Foods, LLC establishing operations in Colleton County
June 15, 2022
$46 million investment will create 106 new jobs Gehl Foods, LLC (Gehl Food & Beverage Companies), a leading food and beverage manufacturing company, today announced it has established operations in Colleton County.…
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Golfbreaks by PGA TOUR expanding operations in Charleston County
June 9, 2022
Expansion to create 32 new jobs Golfbreaks by PGA TOUR (Golfbreaks), a leading, worldwide golf vacation specialist, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s expansion will create…
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Recovery auditing firm launches new branding initiative
May 31, 2022
A leading global recovery auditing firm is launching a revitalized brand to better communicate the company’s broad range of services and enhanced business intelligence solutions. The new name is Illumis.…
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WingIts establishing operations in Georgetown County
May 25, 2022
$7.4 million investment to create more than 40 new jobs WingIts®, a specialty designer and manufacturer of bathroom accessories, fastening systems and Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant products, today announced plans…
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E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
May 18, 2022
$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…
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Appalachian Development Corporation hires Michael Smith as Vice President
May 18, 2022
Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) welcomes Michael Smith as their new Vice President. He will be working with banks, lenders, credit unions, and small businesses throughout South Carolina providing the SBA…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Charleston Regional Development Alliance announces new business development and marketing hires
May 16, 2022
The Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) is pleased to welcome Brendan Barry as the organization’s new Business Development Coordinator, and Jillian Bunting as Marketing Communications Manager. As business development coordinator, Brendan Barry provides a full…
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Trison Wells establishing operations in Colleton County
May 12, 2022
$1.2 million investment to create 35 new jobs Trison Wells, a consumer products manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 35…
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Matt Gedney receives SCEDA Ally of the Year Award
May 11, 2022
The L&C Railroad exec was integral in bringing E.&J. Gallo to Chester County The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded Matt Gedney, of the Lancaster & Chester Railroad (L&C)…
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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association announces 2022-23 President and Board of Directors
May 11, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2022-23 officers and board of directors during the organization’s annual conference in Hilton Head.  SCEDA and its 600+ members have been…
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DC BLOX growing S.C. footprint with new data center in Horry County
May 10, 2022
$31.5 million investment to create three new jobs DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center in the Southeast, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation…
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Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County
May 9, 2022
$5.6 million investment to create 65 new jobs Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp., a family-owned rubber and plastic foam company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The…
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Jim Newsome receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
May 9, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded outgoing President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, Jim Newsome, its Distinguished Service Award during the 2022 SCEDA Annual Conference…
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Jim Cook named SCEDA Local Developer of the Year
May 9, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded Jim Cook, executive director of the Cherokee County Development Board, its Local Developer of the Year award during the 2022 SCEDA Annual…
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Don Gordon talks about the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum and the inaugural Partners in Progress Award
May 6, 2022
On May 10, the Riley Institute at Furman University is hosting its first annual Building OneSouthCarolina forum and presentation of the inaugural OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award. The award recognizes…
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Palmetto Gourmet Foods expanding operations in Saluda County
April 21, 2022
$11.6 million investment to create 73 new jobs Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc. (Palmetto Gourmet Foods), a producer of innovative, sustainable ramen noodles, today announced plans to expand its operations in Saluda…
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TIVA Building Products Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County
April 21, 2022
$8.3 million investment to create 122 new jobs TIVA Building Products Corp., a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) decking company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $8.3…
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Sagebrook Home establishing operations in Berkeley County
April 20, 2022
$80 million investment creating 117 new jobs Sagebrook Home, a global home décor brand, today announced plans to establish operations in Berkeley County. The company’s $80 million investment will create…
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Symrise Pet Food expanding operations in Greenwood County
April 20, 2022
$65.5 million investment will create 65 new jobs Symrise Pet Food, a global leader in the pet food industry, announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County by building a…
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City of Charleston to host Job Fair April 20th at Charleston Gaillard Center
April 18, 2022
The City of Charleston is hosting a Job Fair on April 20, 2022 at the Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., from 12 to 4 p.m. Over 20 booths will have…
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Autonomous vehicle company Argo AI establishing operations in Greenville County
April 13, 2022
$2.6 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million…
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Fuyao Glass America Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County
April 12, 2022
$34.5 million investment to create 121 new jobs Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), today announced plans to expand its…
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Kiawah River announces the groundbreaking of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection
April 4, 2022
Kiawah River, a new waterfront community and the Charleston region’s first agrihood, announced the groundbreaking of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection on Friday, April 4, 2022. Located on the property’s…
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Five Dorchester County representatives complete S.C. Economic Development Institute
March 31, 2022
Five representatives from Dorchester County completed the 2021 session of the South Carolina Economic Development Institute. The Institute, hosted by the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA), offers four two-day…
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Daye North America expanding operations in Charleston County
March 29, 2022
$3.5 million investment will create 131 new jobs Daye North America, a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $3.5…
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Charleston Digital Corridor launches podcast series
March 16, 2022
The Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) is pleased to announce the launch of the CDC Tech Life Podcast. This podcast series will highlight entrepreneurs who are driving Charleston’s tech community forward,…
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Koch & Co., Inc. establishing operations in Barnwell County
March 9, 2022
$5.1 million investment to create 101 new jobs Koch & Co., Inc., an American-made door and cabinet manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $5.1…
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Ingram Micro expanding operations in Spartanburg County
March 8, 2022
More than $37 million investment will create 203 new jobs Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Ingram Micro, a leading provider of global technology…
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Op-Ed: The time is here to let voters decide on Sunday liquor store sales
March 7, 2022
Opinion Editorial By Ed McMullen Chairman, Cheers! Let South Carolina Decide Elected representatives in Columbia are currently debating legislation that will help South Carolina businesses compete in the 21st century.…
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BMW expanding operations in Spartanburg County with new press shop
March 2, 2022
$200 million investment will create 200 new jobs BMWÂ announced today that the company is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million…
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Bintelli LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
March 1, 2022
$455,000 investment to create 72 new jobs Bintelli LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s…
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Bryana Mistretta named Greenville Area Development Corporation Research & Marketing Manager
March 1, 2022
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has named Bryana Mistretta as the economic development organization’s new Research & Marketing Manager. In her new role, Ms. Mistretta will manage the GADC’s…
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Tri-County STEMersion marks five years of connecting classrooms and careers
March 1, 2022Tri-County STEMersion 2022 will celebrate five years of empowering educators to prepare our region’s future workforce during this summer’s professional development institute, to be held June 20-30. STEMersion gives middle…
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Diversified Medical Healthcare expanding operations in Greenville County
February 23, 2022
More than $51 million investment to create 185 new jobs Diversified Medical Healthcare (DMH), a holding entity with several companies providing healthcare solutions for improved patient care nationwide, today announced plans…
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Cheney Brothers establishing operations in Florence County
February 23, 2022
$66 million investment to create 280 new jobs Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced plans to construct a new distribution center in Florence County. The company’s $66…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring 2022 Leadership Discovery Class
February 16, 2022
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Spring 2022 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from…
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Bericap SC, LLC expanding operations in Cherokee County
February 15, 2022
Company investing $19.7 million Bericap SC, LLC, a leading global plastic closure manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The company is investing $19.7 million into the…
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State leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles
February 14, 2022
S.C. export sales topped $29.7 billion in 2021Â Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports Authority today announced that the state’s 2021 export sales totaled…
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Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County
February 9, 2022
$18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs Blue Diamond Industries, a subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB in Sweden and a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit materials for the protection…
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Camgian selects Charleston, SC for business expansion
February 1, 2022
The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that Camgian has selected Charleston, South Carolina for their business expansion. The company will open an office at the Charleston Tech Center (CTC). Camgian provides…
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USDA invests over $73.7 million to improve community infrastructure for people living in rural towns across South Carolina Â
January 26, 2022
Funding Will Increase Access to Health Care, Education and Public Safety for the People Who Call Rural Communities Home United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for South Carolina…
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Walmart hosting local hiring events through February
January 26, 2022
Weekly events provide opportunities for local job seekers WHAT: Walmart is hosting on-the-spot interviews at hiring events in the Hilton Head/Beaufort/Savannah area every Thursday through the end of February. The…
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