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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 2022

Dorchester 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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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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