Crash Course Columbia, driven by COR, tickets on sale for March 30-31 tour
March 26, 2023
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) continues to connect the community with its talent retention initiative, Crash Course Columbia, returning with a new itinerary on March 30-31. The initiative was founded 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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A Conversation with Elise Partin, Mayor, City of Cayce
March 23, 2023
Cayce is located in the center of the state, along the Congaree River and has over 14,000 residents. Cayce has more than 700 businesses and is located between I-77 and…
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Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. expanding Lexington County, SC operations
March 22, 2023
$52 Million investment will create 61 new jobs Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. (CEEUS), a consumer-owned electric materials supplier, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County, South Carolina.…
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Battery recycler to build processing plant in Richland County, bringing 300 jobs
March 22, 2023
Cirba Solutions plans to invest over $300 million for the first phase of a lithium-ion battery recycling and reprocessing facility in Richland County’s Pineview Industrial Park. The U.S.-based company will seek…
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Cirba Solutions establishing South Carolina operations in Richland County
March 22, 2023
Over $300 Million investment will create more than 300 new jobs Cirba Solutions, a comprehensive battery management and materials company, today announced plans to build its newest state-of-the-art, flagship operations…
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Shawn Saulsberry named One Region chair
March 20, 2023
One Region, a comprehensive coalition formed to strengthen the local economy and produce opportunities for all tri-county residents, has named Shawn Saulsberry as its chairperson for 2023. Saulsberry, a senior…
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina relocating operations with new distribution facility in Lexington County, SC
March 16, 2023
Company investing $80 Million to build distribution facility Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina (Southern Glazer’s), a leading wine and spirits distribution company, today announced plans to relocate operations…
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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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HI Mark Capital announces equity investment from Bank of America
March 15, 2023
HI Mark Capital, the first majority Black-owned venture capital firm founded in South Carolina, has received an equity investment from Bank of America as part of the company’s commitment to…
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Mattress Warehouse establishing new distribution center in Lexington County, SC
March 14, 2023
The company will create 108 new jobs Mattress Warehouse, a leading mattress company, today announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Lexington County. The company will create 108…
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Hounen Solar establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
March 14, 2023
$33 Million investment will create 200 new jobs Hounen Solar (Hounen), a global solar panel manufacturer, announced plans to establish its first United States manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County, South…
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Richland County to consider how to allocate millions in emergency funds
March 7, 2023
Richland County’s Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee will hold a public work session as the County winds down its distribution of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. During the work…
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Chernoff Newman recruits esteemed global media executive to senior leadership
March 6, 2023
Matt Rayner joins agency as Executive Media Director Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, has appointed Matt Rayner as its new executive media…
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Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO
March 1, 2023
Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO. Together SC, the state’s “chamber of commerce” for…
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South Carolina leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles
February 16, 2023
S.C. export sales total $31.5 billion in 2022, up 6% over 2021 Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and the South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports)…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner – Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead
February 13, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner was held on February 9th at Presbyterian College. The event was an opportunity to reflect on 44 years of service, celebrate county…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Launches State’s First Electric Vehicle Website
February 12, 2023
Geared to Help Expand the Industry’s Growth in South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today announced the launch of scpowersev.com, a virtual hub highlighting South Carolina’s growing electric vehicle (EV) industry…
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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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Ten at the Top Announces the Addition of Anna-Elyse Lewis Abrams to Communications Coordinator
February 7, 2023
Ten at the Top (TATT) is pleased to announce the addition of Anna-Elyse Lewis Abrams to the position of Communications Coordinator. Her role will be centered around TATT’s mission to…
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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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Midlands Technical College and Clemson University sign new architecture agreement
February 1, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that each year there are 9,100 openings for architects across the country. For South Carolina, data analysts expect job growth rate to…
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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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How South Carolina businesses can prepare for an economic downturn
January 12, 2023
By Thomas Anderson Following a global pandemic, South Carolina finance executives have redefined adaptability with warp-speed reconfiguration of capital investment plans. With a potential economic slowdown on the horizon in…
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GrowCo announces showcase event for gALPHA Columbia Accelerator program
January 11, 2023
Participants of the fall 2022 gALPHA Columbia accelerator program to pitch their ideas to the community GrowCo, a founder-led startup community and support organization, announced GrowCo’s Startup Showcase pitch event…
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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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South Carolina releases record-breaking industry recruitment in 2022
January 6, 2023
$10.27 billion in announced capital investment, most in state history The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2022 industry recruitment results which reflect historic economic activity. From January…
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Elisabeth Kovacs named Executive Director of SC Future Makers
January 5, 2023
Economic and Workforce Development Professional to Lead First-In-The-Nation Program SC Future Makers, a 501c3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, announced that Elisabeth Kovacs will serve as…
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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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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
January 4, 2023The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be accepting applications for the 2023 NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur and 2023 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel…
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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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City of Clinton Incubator Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
December 19, 2022
Last Friday, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce made the opening of the City of Clinton Incubator official with the celebratory ribbon cutting and grand opening. The incubator is a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs MOU with United Kingdom to Bolster Economic Development
December 12, 2022
South Carolina is the 3rd State to Sign MOU with U.K. Governor Henry McMaster recently joined United Kingdom Trade Minister Greg Hands to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between…
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LCDC Holds Open House and Office Ribbon Cutting
December 7, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) moved into their new space on the Square in Laurens back in April but made it official with a ribbon cutting and open house…
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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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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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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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Richland Mall to be sold and redeveloped
November 10, 2022
The City of Forest Acres announced that Richland Mall will be sold to Southeastern, a development, brokerage and consulting firm based in Augusta, Georgia. The site as it exists right…
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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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Motor City Racks Expanding S.C. Presence with New Operations in Laurens County
November 9, 2022
$26 million investment will create 88 new jobs Motor City Racks, a supplier of automotive and industrial racking products, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with new…
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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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SCEDA announces appointment of new board member from the Department of Agriculture
October 21, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces the appointment of a new member to the Board of Directors. The SCEDA board voted to add an additional seat to the…
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