Envogue International relocating operations to Greenwood County
June 1, 2023
Envogue International (ENVOGUE), a leading producer of fashion-forward innovations for the home, announced plans to relocate operations to Greenwood County. Founded in New York in 2008, ENVOGUE quickly became a…
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GADC names Matthew Duncan to lead expanded existing industry initiatives
June 1, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched an expanded initiative to support existing companies in Greenville County to grow and thrive, and named veteran management, maintenance and operations executive…
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Minor League Baseball plans to come to Spartanburg as part of proposed downtown development project
May 23, 2023
New stadium in downtown Spartanburg would be the future home of a Texas Rangers-affiliated club A consortium of public and private sector partners announced that a new baseball stadium is…
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Meyn America, LLC establishing first SC operations in Oconee County
May 17, 2023
$10.8 million investment will create 25 new jobs Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leading poultry processing solutions company, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations with a…
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Sprouts Farmers Market to open at North Hills Shopping Center on Greenville’s Eastside
May 17, 2023
Aston Properties makes significant investment in historic shopping location Aston Properties of Charlotte announced today that Sprouts Farmers Market, a healthy grocer featuring natural and organic products, will open a…
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South Atlantic Canners, Inc. expanding Lee County operations
May 11, 2023
$28.7 Million Investment Will Create 15 New Jobs Over the Next Five Years South Atlantic Canners, Inc. (South Atlantic Canners), a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola distributors, today announced…
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FN America expanding South Carolina footprint into Pickens County
April 27, 2023
FN America, LLC (FN America) is the United States subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, that announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with a new…
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MUSC named a founding partner in launch of first South Carolina Innovation Month
April 4, 2023The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to launch, for the first time in…
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SCRA helps bring European bike manufacturer to South Carolina
March 23, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority collaborated with the Clemson University Composites Center, One Spartanburg, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce to bring TIME Bicycles to Landrum, South Carolina. TIME was founded in 1987, and its products became…
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GADC issues comprehensive 2022 project report to real estate, development leaders
March 15, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has issued its 2022 Project Summary Report of all economic development projects worked to key allies in real estate, development and partner organizations across…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation adds Lucy Jacobs to team as intern
February 8, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization charged with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has added Lucy Jacobs as an intern for the spring of…
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GE Appliances expanding South Carolina operations with planned distribution center in Greenville County
February 2, 2023
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a new distribution center in Greenville County. The $50 million investment is projected to…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sustain SC hires Chief Operating Officer
September 6, 2022
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
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Bosch expanding operations in Anderson County
August 31, 2022
$200 million investment will create 350 new jobs Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s $200 million…
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Attainable housing plans unveiled for the BullStreet District
August 31, 2022Connelly Development Announces Midtown at BullStreet The new Midtown at BullStreet community, which will feature 90 attainable rental apartment units with accompanying amenities, will soon begin construction in the BullStreet…
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Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC expanding and moving corporate headquarters to Laurens County
August 24, 2022
$16 million investment will create 80 new jobs Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC, a leading supplier, distributor and manufacturer of children’s toys, today announced plans to move its expanding corporate headquarters…
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Impact Housing Group establishing operations in Oconee County
August 23, 2022
$30 million investment will create 215 new jobs over the next five years Impact Housing Group, a premier manufacturer of modular design housing, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Broadstreet, Inc. makes private equity investment in Crystal Lagoons® amenities in South Carolina
August 23, 2022
Broadstreet, Inc. has continued its strong growth in the Carolinas by providing private equity backing to the first state of the art Crystal Lagoons® amenity in South Carolina through Broadstreet’s…
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Georgia-Pacific expanding operations in Clarendon County
August 11, 2022
Company investing approximately $40 million Georgia-Pacific, one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging and building products, today announced plans to expand operations in Clarendon County. The company…
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