SCRA Welcomes New Tenant to Upstate Innovation Center
January 24, 2012S-F LLC Signs Long-Term Lease with SCRA ANDERSON, SC – January 24, 2012 – SCRA, a global leader in applied research and commercialization, today announced a new tenant company in their…
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Amazon Announces New Facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
January 23, 2012$50 million investment expected to create hundreds of new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – January 23, 2012 – Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to open a new fulfillment center…
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Southern Air Repair Announces New Facility in Greenville
January 19, 2012Aviation machining company plans to create 20 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – January 19, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area Development Corporation announced…
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Fant calls for increased economic development in District 7
January 10, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 10, 2012 – Scores of supporters gathered around long-time community leader Ennis Fant Tuesday as he announced his bid for the State Senate in District 7.…
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Clemson, Innovate Anderson partner to attract high tech to research park
January 9, 2012ANDERSON, SC – January 9, 2012 – Two of Upstate South Carolina’s leaders in research andtechnology incubation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)that will help drive economic growth in…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority Announces Board of Directors & Officers for 2012
January 9, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 9, 2012 – Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce its 2012 board of directors appointed by the Greenville County Council. The board’s executive…
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11 South Carolina Communities Receive Community Development Block Grants
January 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – January 5, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that approximately $2.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been awarded to…
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TWL Precision Announces Expansion in Charleston County
December 20, 2011$5 million investment expected to create 35 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – December 20, 2011 – TWL Precision, a worldwide supplier of precision automotive components, today announced plans to…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation Adds Terese Calhoun
December 18, 2011GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – December 19, 2011 – 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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Ten at the Top Announces New Board Members for 2012
December 14, 2011UPSTATE, SC – December 13, 2011 – Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration and planning in the Upstate region, has added fifteen new members to…
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Where’s The Plan? BAF-SC Joins Ports Officials to Seek Answers
December 14, 2011Mayor Riley, State Senator Grooms, Ports, Chamber & Manufacturing Officials Hold Meeting and Press Conference at Port of Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – December 14, 2011 – As presidential candidates continue…
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SafeRack LLC announces expansion in Georgetown County
December 14, 2011More than $9 million investment expected to create 58 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – December 14, 2011 – SafeRack LLC, a maker of loading racks, platforms and fall protectionequipment, today…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Garners Support
December 14, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – With Charleston’s next harbor deepening project underway, business and maritime leaders today joined with elected officials to support both the reduced transportation costs and the job benefits…
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Allen Inglesby Named Director Emeritus at SC Technology & Aviation Center
December 13, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 12, 2011 – The South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC) named Allen Inglesby Director Emeritus of the SCTAC Board of Directors today recognizing his committed…
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Upstate Alliance Introduces New Aerospace Focus
December 13, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 12, 2011 – Aviation and aerospace companies are soaring to success at SCTAC and in the Upstate. The Upstate’s advanced materials research and manufacturing, engineering and workforce training…
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GADC’s Tavia Gaddy Graduates from Economic Development Institute
December 12, 2011GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – December 12, 2011 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that…
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Cross Country Home Services announces expansion in Anderson County
December 7, 2011Investment expected to create more than 100 new jobs ANDERSON, SC – December 7, 2011 – Cross Country Home Services (CCHS), aprovider of home warranty services, today announced plans to…
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GADC’s Tony Smith Earns Advanced Economic Development Accreditation
December 5, 2011Entire GADC Project Management Team Now Holds Coveted Designation GREENVILLE, SC – December 5, 2011 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the…
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SC Ports – Harbor Deepening Project Status
December 5, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 2, 2011 – Charleston Harbor has been a key economic driver for more than 300 years. With the deepest water in the region today, Charleston offers…
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A&K Textiles announces new facility in Barnwell County
December 1, 2011Investment expected to create 120 new jobsBARNWELL COUNTY, SC – December 1, 2011 – A&K Textiles LLC, a maker of safety clothing, today announced plans to establish its new operations…
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Monk Named Chair of South Carolina International Trade Coalition
November 22, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 22, 2011 – Fred Monk, president of ECI/FindNew Markets, a not for profit partnership that helps companies grow ininternational and domestic markets, has been named chair…
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TD Bank to Add Over 1,400 Jobs at New Regional Hub in Greenville, SC
November 16, 2011Additional 200 jobs expected in Lexington GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – November 16, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area Development Corporation today announced that TD…
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Ten at the Top Announces New Officers and Executive Committee
November 15, 2011UPSTATE, SC – November 14, 2011 – Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration and planning in the Upstate region, is pleased to announce the new…
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Scio Diamond Technology Corporation announces new facility in Greenville County
October 31, 2011New facility is expected to create 70 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – October 31, 2011 – Scio Diamond Technology Corporation (OTCBB: SCIO) today announced plans to establish its new corporate…
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SC Ports Chief Provides Testimony to Congress on Modernizing Seaports
October 28, 2011Supports Sound Investments, Language Proposed by Sen. Graham CHARLESTON, SC – October 27, 2011 – In testimony submitted to a Congressional committee that oversees both maritime and inland transportation, the head…
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SC Launch Company Immunologix Acquired by Intrexon
October 28, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – October 28, 2011 – SCRA, on behalf of its SC Launch program, announced that Portfolio Company Immunologix has been acquired by Virginia-based synthetic biology company Intrexon Corporation.…
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S.C. Combo Doubles State Championship at Family Circle Tennis Center Brings $941,970 Economic Impact to Charleston Area
October 21, 2011USTA Event to Bring Competitors, Friends, and Families to Lowcountry CHARLESTON, SC – October 21, 2011 – The Family Circle Tennis Center is hosting the USTA SC Combo State Championships for…
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National Recognition for SC Small Business Development Centers Consultant
October 13, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 13, 2011 – Melissa Thomas, business consultant with the Greenville Area SBDC, was recently honored as the State Star for South Carolina. Thomas was recognized in…
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NEXT Receives International Recognition for Economic Development!
October 5, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 5, 2011 – NEXT – an economic development initiative of the Greenville Chamber – received an Excellence in Economic Development Award/Honorable Mention in the category of…
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Carbures Launches New Facility in Greenville County
September 28, 2011New operations at SCTAC expected to create at least 50 new jobs GREENVILLE, SC – September 28, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area Development Corporation…
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CMSDC to Host Upstate Economic Development Briefing Sept. 14
September 9, 2011Regional Economic Development Executives to Address Business Community GREENVILLE, SC – September 14, 2011 – The Foothills Regional Advisory Council of the Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council (CMSDC) will host…
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NEM USA Announces New North American HQ in Greenville
September 1, 2011New facility expected to create 40 new jobs GREENVILLE, SC – September 1, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area Development Corporation today announced that…
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Ten at the Top Receives National Recognition
August 14, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – August 12, 2011 – Ten at the Top (TATT) was recognized as one of three finalists for the Alliance for Regional Stewardship’s (ARS) prestigious Organizational Champion Award,…
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Adams Scrap Recycling to Expand in Greenville County
August 11, 2011$3.2 million investment expected to create upwards of 50 new jobs GREENVILLE, SC – August 11, 2011 – The Greenville Area DevelopmentCorporation, charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation Names 2011-12 Officers
August 1, 2011Riley, Howard, Case and Hoag assume leadership positions in county economic development organization GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – August 1, 2011 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, charged with promoting and…
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Jennifer Noel to Lead S.C. Department of Commerce’s Global Business Development Division
July 14, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – July 13, 2011 – The South Carolina Department ofCommerce today announced that Jennifer E. Noel will lead the agency’sGlobal Business Development division, the group that spearheadsCommerce’s business…
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Amy Love to Lead S.C. Department of Commerce’s Marketing and Communications Division
July 14, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – July 13, 2011 – The South Carolina Department ofCommerce today announced that Amy E. Love will lead the agency’sMarketing and Communications division, serving as spokeswoman. Love comes…
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PRETTL Operation Targets Alternative Energy, Launches New Greenville County Operations
July 6, 2011PRETTL Electronics Greenville launch brings 80 new jobs, $1.5 million investment, opportunity to Upstate GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – July 6, 2011- PRETTL Electronics Greenville Inc., a new enterprise, will launch…
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Daniel Defense Inc. Announces New Facility in Jasper County
July 5, 2011More than $5.3 million investment expected to create 100 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – July 5, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Lowcountry…
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Businesses Rally Support for Port of Charleston, Cruise Industry and Region’s Economy
June 28, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 28, 2011 – The region’s major business associations and their top leaders gathered Monday, June 27th for a press conference to rally in support of the…
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Steve West Appointed to SC Technology & Aviation Center Board of Directors
June 1, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – June 1, 2011 – Steve West, 20-year veteran of the Upstate’s economic development success, joins the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC) Board of Directors today. …
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Perceptis Opens New Corporate Headquarters, Accelerates Pace of Hiring
May 25, 2011GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – May 24, 2011 – Perceptis LLC, a leading provider of help desk and customer support services to the higher education market, formally opened its new corporate…
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CertusBank to Locate Corporate HQ, 350 New Jobs in Greenville County
May 25, 2011Bank to be the anchor tenant in new mixed-use development in downtown Greenville GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – May 25, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce,…
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Lollis joins Human Resources staff at Greenville Tech
May 25, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 25, 2011 – Zeke Lollis has the joined the Human Resources Department at Greenville Technical College as a benefits counselor, helping the college’s 1,400 employees with…
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City Of Charleston Announces Expansion Of The Digital Corridor’s Flagship
May 24, 2011New Facility Designed to Meet the Unique Needs of Charleston’s Surging Knowledge Economy CHARLESTON, SC – May 23, 2011 – The City of Charleston is pleased to announce an expansion…
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Adex Machining Technologies Expands Greenville Operations
May 16, 2011Ramp-up brings new jobs, investment, opportunity to Upstate GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – May 16, 2011- Adex Machining Technologies and the Greenville Area Development Corporation have announced a significant expansion of…
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Southeast Renewable Energy announces new facility in Dorchester County
May 9, 2011$50 million investment expected DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC – May 9, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South CarolinaDepartment of Commerce and Dorchester County announced that SoutheastRenewable Energy will build its…
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Upstate SC Alliance Enhances Team with Four Promotions
April 28, 2011UPSTATE, SC – April 28, 2011 – Upstate SC Alliance, the public/private economic development group designed to market the 10-county Upstate South Carolina region to the world, has promoted four…
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GADC Reappoints Four To Board of Directors
April 18, 2011Greenville County Council Appoints Hackl, Howard, Lattimore and Meadows to New 3-Year Terms GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – April 18, 2011 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization tasked…
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Global Location Strategies Launches New Website, Prepares for Growth
April 18, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – April 18, 2011 – Global Location Strategies, the rapidly-growing South Carolina-based site selection and economic development consultancy, has launched its new website (www.globallocationstrategies.com), strategically investing in an…
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