Second Ecoplosion Summit Announced – Focus on Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and Economic Development
December 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 11, 2012 – Community and business leaders announced plans for the second annual ecoplosion summit, scheduled for January 24, 2013, at the Clemson University ICAR Campus. …
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RMF to Expand Capabilities With New Facility in Greenville, SC
November 15, 2012Automotive supplier’s $13 million investment in Greenville County to add at least 20 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – November 15, 2012 – RMF will expand its current operations in…
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EngenuitySC Announces Finalists for Ignite! Ideas Contest, November 14, 2012
November 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – EngenuitySC has announced the three finalists in the $5000 Ignite! Ideas Contest, sponsored by Wells Fargo. The winner will be selected via live…
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The Para Firm and Fisher Films team up to promote the local economy with a holiday video campaign
October 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 29, 2012 – The Para Firm, a marketing and design company focused on small and mid-size businesses, has teamed up with Fisher Films, a video production…
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Servosity Adding 30 High-Tech Positions in Greenville
October 29, 2012GREENVILLE, SC, October 29, 2012 – Greenville-based Servosity Inc., which develops and supports mission-critical backup and disaster recovery solutions to managed service providers and IT resellers through an intuitive web-based…
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CommunityWorks Receives $100,000 From CDFI Fund
October 18, 2012Local nonprofit is one of three organizations in South Carolina awarded funding by U.S. Dept. of Treasure GREENVILLE, SC – October 18, 2012 – Just one year after its designation…
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MW Industries Expands South Carolina Operations
October 17, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012- MW Industries (MWI), the second largest and most diversified specialty spring and fastener manufacturer in the United States, today announced plans to expand its…
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MW Industries Expands Presence in Greenville County, SC
October 17, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – October 17, 2012- MW Industries (MWI), the second largest and most diversified specialty spring and fastener manufacturer in the United States, announced plans to expand its Springmasters/B&S…
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Mauldin Site Approved As South Carolina Certified Site
October 16, 2012South Carolina Department of Commerce Industrial Site Certification Program rigorously analyzes industrial site potential MAULDIN, SC – October 16, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce has completed review…
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Global Location Strategies Names Monty Turner Consultant
October 8, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – October 8, 2012 – Global Location Strategies, the rapidly-growing South Carolina-based site selection and economic development firm, has announced the promotion of Monty Turner to the level…
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EngenuitySC and Wells Fargo Announce $5000 Ignite! 2012 Ideas Contest, Deadline October 19
October 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 4, 2012 –EngenuitySC and Wells Fargo announce their second annual Ignite! 2012 Ideas Contest, a public competition open to individuals and organizations with ideas about how…
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MAPAL, Inc. locating new operations in South Carolina
October 4, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – October 4, 2012 – MAPAL Inc., a global leader and innovator in the tooling industry, announced that it will establish its new North American production facility in…
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MAPAL, Inc. locating new operations in Greenville, SC
October 4, 2012GREENVILLE, SC, October 4, 2012 – MAPAL Inc., a global leader and innovator in the tooling industry, today announced that it will establish its new North American production facility in…
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South Carolina Plastics LLC locating new facility in South Carolina, Adding 119 Jobs
October 3, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – October 3, 2012 – South Carolina Plastics LLC, a subsidiary of Carolina Technical Plastics Corporation, a maker of plastic automotive components, today announced plans to establish a…
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South Carolina Plastics LLC locating new facility in Greenville County
October 3, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 3, 2012 – South Carolina Plastics LLC, asubsidiary of Carolina Technical Plastics Corporation, a maker ofplastic automotive components, today announced plans to establish a newfacility in…
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Drive Automotive Industries of America expanding facility in Upstate
September 28, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 28, 2012 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation and South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Drive Automotive Industries of America will expand its existing facility…
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Drive Automotive Industries of America expanding facility in Greenville County
September 28, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 28, 2012 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation and South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Drive Automotive Industries of America will expand its existing…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation Adds Emily Tumlin to Team
September 24, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 24, 2012 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has added Emily Tumlin…
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Con-Pearl North America establishing first North American facility in Greenville County
September 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 14, 2012 – Con-Pearl North America,a maker of lightweight recycled plastic boards, today announced plansto establish its first North American production facility in GreenvilleCounty. The $14.25…
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Con-Pearl North America establishing first North American facility in Upstate
September 14, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 14, 2012 – Con-Pearl North America, a maker of lightweight recycled plastic boards, today announced plans to establish its first North American production facility in Greenville…
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eCycling International SC establishing new facility in Allendale County
August 29, 2012More than $23 million investment expected to create 18 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – August 29, 2012 – eCycling International SC today announced that the company is locating its new…
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Lake Murray Marina at Marina Bay Announces Increase in Boat Slip Occupancy
August 28, 2012IRMO, SC – August 29, 2012 – Lake Murray Marina at Marina Bay is reporting an increase in boat slip leasing contracts at its lakefront facility, located 25 minutes from…
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Morgan Olson LLC establishing new facility in Charleston County
August 15, 2012$1 million investment expected to create 119 new jobs CHARLESTON, SC – August 15, 2012 – Morgan Olson LLC, a maker of walk-in van bodies, announced that it will…
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JEDA Helps Conway Medical Center Refinance $19.5 Million
August 8, 2012CONWAY, SC – August 8, 2012 – Conway Medical Center is helping to ensure continued availability of high-quality care on the Grand Strand by refinancing debt through the S.C. Jobs-Economic…
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Dig South Conference Extends Call For Presenters To August 24
August 6, 2012Tickets for conference celebrating the Southeastern knowledge economy go on sale October 1 CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2012 – The first annual Dig South interactive conference and expo has extended…
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Mercom Corporation expanding operations in Georgetown County
August 1, 2012$1 million investment expected to create 30 new jobs GEORGETOWN, SC – August 1, 2012 – Mercom Corporation, a provider of network technology services, announced that it will expand its…
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World Trade Center Charleston Announces Award Winners
July 30, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 30, 2012 – World Trade Center Charleston (WTCC), an initiative of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, hosted its inaugural International Trade Luncheon, Wednesday, July 28.…
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SCRA Congratulates SC Academy of Science Award Winners
July 23, 2012Five Individuals Recognized for Outstanding Work in Scientific Research COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2012- SCRA congratulated therecipients of the South Carolina Academy of Science’s Governor’s Awardsfor Excellence in Science.…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association welcomes new members
July 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2012 – The S.C. Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces the addition of several new members: Martha Albergotti, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Stewart Bauknight, Modus21 LLC, Mount…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening to be Completed Sooner, Cost Less
July 12, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 11, 2012 – Charleston’s Post 45 Harbor Deepening Project is expected to be completed sooner and cost less, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Charleston District…
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SCRA Helps Companies Gain Access to New Markets
July 11, 2012Will Assist Upstate Companies Innegra Technologies, LLC and Spectra Analysis Instruments, Inc. CHARLESTON, SC – July 10, 2012 – SCRA’s Applied R&D sector, which manages national and international programs and collaborations…
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SCRA-Managed National Warheads and Energetics Consoritum Holds Annual Meeting
July 9, 2012Ordnance Technology Research, Development and Deployment Discussed CHARLESTON, SC – July 9, 2012 – The National Warheads and EnergeticsConsortium (NWEC), managed by SCRA Applied R&D, recently held itsannual General Membership Meeting…
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AVX increases operations in Greenville County
July 5, 2012$14 million investment expected to create 279 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – July 5, 2012- AVX, a global manufacturer and supplier of electronic and interconnect components, plans to increase…
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PyroTec Inc. establishing new operation in Charleston County
June 27, 2012$10 million investment expected to create 75 new jobs CHARLESTON, SC – June 27, 2012 – PyroTec Inc. announced plans to establish a new domestic and global corporate headquarters in…
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NuHub Receives Innovator Award from Southern Growth Policies Board
June 27, 2012NuHub Recognized for Improving Economic Opportunities in South CarolinaCHATTANOOGA, TN – June 26, 2012 – NuHub, an initiative of EngenuitySCwith the mission of maximizing economic and job creation opportunitiesfor the…
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Area Development Magazine Awards South Carolina the 2012 Gold Shovel and Project of the Year
June 13, 2012South Carolina receives top honors and national recognition for economic development efforts June 13, 2012 – Area Development magazine, a national,leading economic development publication, has awarded South Carolinawith its 2012…
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Washington D.C. Investment Firm Purchases Properties at 363 – 365 King Street
June 13, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 13, 2012 – Jennifer Davis, President of Domicile Real Estate Brokerage, announced the all-cash sale of the properties located at 363 – 365 King Street in…
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Genetec Global Technologies expanding operations in Greenville County, SC
June 8, 2012GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – June 7, 2012 – Genetec Global Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genetec Technology Berhad of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, located in Fountain Inn, announced plans…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation Adds Debbie Amell to Team
June 4, 2012GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – June 4, 2012 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and…
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Pinewood Preparatory Notes Academic Achievements of Graduating and Rising Seniors
May 21, 2012SUMMERVILLE, SC – May 18, 2012 – With preparations for graduation underway, Pinewood Preparatory School, an independent, college preparatory school located in Summerville, S.C., announces the valedictorian and salutatorian for…
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SC Department of Commerce Receives 2012 International Economic Development Award
May 16, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. presented the 10th annual International Economic Development Award to the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) for helping international…
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South Carolina welcomes national, international trade partners this weekend
May 16, 2012Southeastern U.S. Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) conference to kick-off on Sunday COLUMBIA, SC – May 16, 2012 – South Carolina will open the 5th Annual Southeastern U.S. Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) trade conference…
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New Directors Appointed to Greenville Area Development Corporation Board
May 8, 2012Kent, Justice, Wilkerson Join GADC Board for inaugural terms; Wilkins re-appointed GREENVILLE, SC – May 8, 2012 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting…
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Daniel Young receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
May 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2012 – The S.C. Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced that Daniel Young, director of grants and incentives with the S.C. Department of Commerce, received its…
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aeSolutions expanding operations with new Greenville County headquarters
April 26, 2012Growth brings new jobs, investment, opportunity to Upstate GREENVILLE, SC – April 26, 2012 – aeSolutions, a supplier of performance-based process safety engineering and automation solutions for the petroleum, chemical and…
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Forum to help businesses turn S.C. aerospace companies into customers
April 25, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 24, 2012 – There are more than 180 aerospace and aviation firms inSouth Carolina. To help entrepreneurs make them customers, the ClemsonSmall Business Development Center, Greenville…
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Nation Ford Chemical expands operations in York County
April 25, 2012$5.5 million investment expected to create new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – April 25, 2012 – Nation Ford Chemical, a custom manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals, announced expansion plans for its…
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JTEKT Automotive Expanding in Greenville County
April 24, 2012$102 million investment expected to create at least 80 new jobs GREENVILLE, SC – April 24, 2012 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation and South Carolina Department of Commerce announced…
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Gov. Haley Celebrates Another Drop in S.C. Unemployment
April 20, 2012Rate falls to 8.9 percent; below 9.0 percent for first time since 2008 COLUMBIA, SC – April 20, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley today visited Stier Building Supply Company in…
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GADC Announces Record Job Announcements in 2011, Honors Economic Development Leaders
April 19, 2012$291 million invested, 3,092 jobs created; County sees 7-to-1 return on investment GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – April 19, 2012 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, charged with promoting and enhancing…
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