GADC President & CEO Jerry Howard To Leave Economic Development Organization; Landmesser Named Successor
May 13, 2013Recognized for tremendous contributions to Greenville County economic development with $2.8 billion invested, 16,500 jobs created during tenure GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – May 13, 2013 – Greenville Area Development Corporation…
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Veteran South Carolina Economic Developer Jerry Howard Steps Down; Landmesser Named Successor
May 13, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – May 13, 2013 – One of South Carolina’s most-tenured economic development executives, Jerry Howard, has stepped down as Greenville Area Development Corporation President & CEO to pursue…
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Upstate SC Alliance Recognized as “Best in Class” By National Site Selection Magazine
April 23, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – April 23, 2013 – The Upstate SC Alliance has been recognized with the “Achievement in Public Private Partnership Award” from Business Facilities magazine, a national publication oriented…
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Upstate SC Alliance Seeks Maximum Exposure at National Conference
April 19, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – April 19, 2013 – Up to 700 of the nation’s leading manufacturing leaders will be at the TD Convention Center in Greenville from April 22 to April…
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Greenville County Announces Strong Jobs and Investment, Honors Governor Nikki Haley
April 11, 2013GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – April 11, 2013 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation announced strong job creation and capital investment for 2012, and a 7-to-1 return in county revenues for…
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Governor Nikki Haley Honored by Greenville County
April 11, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – April 11, 2013 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, honored…
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Waldschmidt Named 2013 Economic Development Ambassador for Greenville
March 20, 2013CEO of Gnoso, Inc. Cited for contributions in building Greenville’s technology economy GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – March 20, 2013 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation, charged with promoting and enhancing…
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Charleston Company to Acquire Hydrogen-Based Clean Energy Lab and Bring Facilities + Estimated 30 High-Tech Jobs to Area
March 4, 2013CHARLESTON, SC – March 4, 2013 – A Charleston-based company working to commercialize affordable clean energy technologies has signed a letter of intent to acquire Ergenics, a New Jersey-based research…
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SC Tool Expands Palmetto State Operations
February 8, 2013Precision cutting tool manufacturer plans $1.25 million investment and creation of at least 30 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – February 8, 2013 – SC Tool Inc., which specializes in the…
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Best Chevrolet of the Upstate and Best Kia of the Upstate give $25,000 to March of Dimes
February 5, 2013EASLEY, SC – February 5, 2013 – Best Chevrolet of the Upstate and Best Kia of the Upstate announced they will be donating $25,000 to March of Dimes in Easley.…
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Upstate Metros See Major Increase In National Performance Index
January 28, 2013ANDERSON, SPARTANBURG, GREENVILLE, SC – January 28, 2013 – The three major metros that make up the Upstate – Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville – all recently got strong rankings from…
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The Soft Science of Love: A Talk on the Economics of Tourism & Romance with Dr. Simon Hudson at Science Café on February 12, 2013
January 15, 2013After an energetic crowd packed the house for January’s Science Café, EngenuitySC’s popular networking event and lecture series continues with a talk on romance and tourism by SmartState Endowed Chair…
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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