Industrial packager Greif expanding operations in Greenville County
August 3, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, plans to expand existing operations in Greenville County,…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. hires Billy Dunlap to enhance Spartanburg’s tourism economy
July 26, 2022
OneSpartanburg, Inc. announces the hire of Billy Dunlap as Chief Tourism Development Officer to lead tourism development efforts on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg. Dunlap formerly…
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SC Launch Inc. announces second investment in Bubble Paper
July 20, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has made its second investment in tForm, dba, Bubble Paper. This $300,000 investment will help the startup accelerate its growth to…
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GADC names officers for 2022-2023, adds two Directors to Greenville County’s Economic Development Board
July 19, 2022
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Jim Burns (pictured) as Chairman…
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TacMed Solutions™ is bucking the supply chain crisis with made in the USA Tourniquets
July 18, 2022
Amid a global supply chain crisis, TacMed Solutions quickly developed a sustainable production model to work against the supply chain crisis and aid the Ukrainian relief effort. To scale the…
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Spartanburg Community Indicators Project announces first Executive Director, Midas Hampton
July 11, 2022
The Spartanburg Community Indicators Project (Spartanburg Indicators) announced the hiring of Midas Hampton to serve as Executive Director beginning in July. Hampton joins the Spartanburg Indicators at a pivotal time…
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Anthony Kent appointed president and Broker in Charge of Cothran Homes, LLC
July 5, 2022
Cothran Homes, a developer of multi-family, residential subdivisions, and townhome developments, has promoted Anthony Kent as president of Cothran Homes. Kent will also serve as Broker in Charge of Cothran…
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A Conversation with James Chappell, CEO, SCBIO
July 5, 2022
In November of 2021, SCBIO named James Chappell as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. South Carolina life sciences has seen a near-doubling of firms and 40% increase…
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Engineering Council launches infrastructure advancement initiative
June 28, 2022
ACEC-SC guides lawmakers on critical state infrastructure projects, funding allocation Through the launch of its Infrastructure Works (IW) initiative, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) will…
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Carolina Precision Foods, LLC establishing operations in Florence County
June 16, 2022$10 million investment to create 402 new jobs Carolina Precision Foods, LLC – a joint venture of Carolina Fresh Foods and owners of Lake Foods – today announced plans to…
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Spartanburg named #1 Small Metro with the Most Economic Growth in 2021 by national property management tool
June 15, 2022
Stessa, a tool specializing in property information for real estate investors and developers, ranked Spartanburg as the #1 Small Metro with the Most Economic Growth in 2021. The ranking was…
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Health Supply US establishing Glove One operations in Greenville County
June 6, 2022
$150 million investment will create 600 new jobs Health Supply US, a leading government contracting and medical supply company, today announced plans to establish new manufacturing operations in Greenville County.…
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Methodical Coffee continues growth with expansion in Travelers Rest
May 24, 2022
Methodical Coffee, owner of Greenville’s three local coffee shops and a nationally renowned coffee roaster, has purchased 39,573 square feet of warehouse space in Travelers Rest, SC. Located at 999…
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Expanded customer base, increased staff, and record sales top off a monumental fifth year
May 23, 2022
BRB Trading Post, LLC, your local tractor and lawn equipment leader, announced its fifth anniversary for the Greer location. The Greer store, which opened with a team of two in…
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Refreshed Vision for Verdae unveiled with a 10 to 15-year focus on Laurens Road
May 20, 2022
Verdae Development Inc. and Hollingsworth Funds unveiled a bold new outlook for approximately 90 acres of Laurens Road property as Greenville’s next generation destination. The refreshed vision aims to create…
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GSP receives $5.2 million grant for air cargo infrastructure improvements
May 19, 2022
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act grant to support infrastructure improvements at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), according to U.S. Secretary…
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E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
May 18, 2022
$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…
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Appalachian Development Corporation hires Michael Smith as Vice President
May 18, 2022
Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) welcomes Michael Smith as their new Vice President. He will be working with banks, lenders, credit unions, and small businesses throughout South Carolina providing the SBA…
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SK Strategies unveils diverse, regional partnerships
May 17, 2022
Sam Konduros Reactivates SC-Based Consulting Firm Konduros Undertakes New Strategic Roles with Southeast Life Sciences, the United States Performance Center, and Good Growth Capital SK Strategies LLC (SKS), the Greenville-based specialized consulting firm initially…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Core Spaces and Tom Winkopp Development form joint venture to develop Clemson student village at The Pier
May 12, 2022One of the Largest Off-Campus Student Development Projects Will Include 4,000 Beds, Beautifully Designed Purpose Built Student Accommodations, State-of-the-Art Amenities and New Walkable Downtown Location Chicago-based Core Spaces (“Core”), a…
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Trison Wells establishing operations in Colleton County
May 12, 2022
$1.2 million investment to create 35 new jobs Trison Wells, a consumer products manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 35…
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DC BLOX growing S.C. footprint with new data center in Horry County
May 10, 2022
$31.5 million investment to create three new jobs DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center in the Southeast, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation…
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Jim Cook named SCEDA Local Developer of the Year
May 9, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded Jim Cook, executive director of the Cherokee County Development Board, its Local Developer of the Year award during the 2022 SCEDA Annual…
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Don Gordon talks about the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum and the inaugural Partners in Progress Award
May 6, 2022
On May 10, the Riley Institute at Furman University is hosting its first annual Building OneSouthCarolina forum and presentation of the inaugural OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award. The award recognizes…
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Mumford Industries, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 5, 2022Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve® sustainable film products, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The company is investing $2…
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Mumford Industries, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 4, 2022
$2 million investment will create 33 new jobs Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve® sustainable film products, today announced plans to expand operations in…
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Palmetto Gourmet Foods expanding operations in Saluda County
April 21, 2022
$11.6 million investment to create 73 new jobs Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc. (Palmetto Gourmet Foods), a producer of innovative, sustainable ramen noodles, today announced plans to expand its operations in Saluda…
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TIVA Building Products Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County
April 21, 2022
$8.3 million investment to create 122 new jobs TIVA Building Products Corp., a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) decking company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $8.3…
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Symrise Pet Food expanding operations in Greenwood County
April 20, 2022
$65.5 million investment will create 65 new jobs Symrise Pet Food, a global leader in the pet food industry, announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County by building a…
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Kelley Engineering expanding operations in Anderson County
April 18, 2022
$6 million investment to create 80 new jobs Kelley Engineering, a premier designer and manufacturer of custom automation equipment, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s…
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Fuyao Glass America announces major expansion in Greenville County
April 13, 2022
$34.5 million investment adds 121 new jobs at Fountain Inn location Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), today announced plans…
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Autonomous vehicle company Argo AI establishing operations in Greenville County
April 13, 2022
$2.6 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million…
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Fuyao Glass America Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County
April 12, 2022
$34.5 million investment to create 121 new jobs Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), today announced plans to expand its…
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Greenwood County sees dramatic growth in economic investments
April 5, 2022
Greenwood County’s Economic Development activity from August 2020 through October 2021 exceeded the previous three years combined. With $257.5 million in capital investments and 226 new jobs, Greenwood County is…
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Daye North America expanding operations in Charleston County
March 29, 2022
$3.5 million investment will create 131 new jobs Daye North America, a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $3.5…
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Caggiano joins Upstate SC Alliance Team
March 28, 2022
The Upstate SC Alliance has hired Annie Caggiano, an economic development veteran with 19 years of experience, as Director of Business Recruitment. Caggiano will be responsible for creating and implementing…
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ACI Plastics South establishing operations in Pickens County
March 22, 2022
$4 million investment to create 21 new jobs ACI Plastics South, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, today announced plans to establish operations in Pickens County. The company’s $4 million investment…
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Ingram Micro expanding operations in Spartanburg County
March 8, 2022
More than $37 million investment will create 203 new jobs Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Ingram Micro, a leading provider of global technology…
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Op-Ed: The time is here to let voters decide on Sunday liquor store sales
March 7, 2022
Opinion Editorial By Ed McMullen Chairman, Cheers! Let South Carolina Decide Elected representatives in Columbia are currently debating legislation that will help South Carolina businesses compete in the 21st century.…
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Architect contributes to the Diversity Leadership Initiative (DLI) at Furman University
March 3, 2022
Scott Powell, of Craig Gaulden Davis, is participating in DLI to expand representation in their architectural practice. The role of Craig Gaulden Davis’s work, which primarily lies in the public…
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BMW expanding operations in Spartanburg County with new press shop
March 2, 2022
$200 million investment will create 200 new jobs BMW announced today that the company is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million…
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Bryana Mistretta named Greenville Area Development Corporation Research & Marketing Manager
March 1, 2022
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has named Bryana Mistretta as the economic development organization’s new Research & Marketing Manager. In her new role, Ms. Mistretta will manage the GADC’s…
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Global Location Strategies principal inducted into Site Selectors Guild
February 28, 2022
Greenville, S.C.-based site selection firm Global Location Strategies (GLS) has announced that principal Tess Fay has been inducted as an associate member into the prestigious Site Selectors Guild (SSG), the…
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Urban design group unveils glimpse of what’s possible for I-385 corridor into downtown Greenville
February 24, 2022
Plusurbia, the Miami-based urban design group leading the Greenville Gateway master plan project, this week unveiled a reimagined gateway into downtown. Built on community input gathered over several days, the…
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Diversified Medical Healthcare expanding operations in Greenville County
February 23, 2022
More than $51 million investment to create 185 new jobs Diversified Medical Healthcare (DMH), a holding entity with several companies providing healthcare solutions for improved patient care nationwide, today announced plans…
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Cheney Brothers establishing operations in Florence County
February 23, 2022
$66 million investment to create 280 new jobs Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced plans to construct a new distribution center in Florence County. The company’s $66…
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Bericap SC, LLC expanding operations in Cherokee County
February 15, 2022
Company investing $19.7 million Bericap SC, LLC, a leading global plastic closure manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The company is investing $19.7 million into the…
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State leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles
February 14, 2022
S.C. export sales topped $29.7 billion in 2021 Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports Authority today announced that the state’s 2021 export sales totaled…
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2021 Upstate SC announcements top $2.5 billion
February 10, 2022
85 companies announced 8,941 jobs to be created across 10-county region Upstate South Carolina’s economic momentum continued in 2021, with 85 companies announcing more than $2.5 billion in capital investment…
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