E+I Engineering USA Corporation expanding operations in Anderson County
April 16, 2021
$13 million investment will create 200 new jobs E+I Engineering USA Corporation (E+I Engineering), a leading provider of electrical switchgear and power distribution systems, today announced plans to expand operations in…
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Since 2001, GADC annual economic impact grows to $6 billion and 64,784 jobs in Greenville County
April 14, 2021
20-Year Cumulative Impact of Announcements Exceeds $55 Billion County economic development arm shown to stimulate economic diversification, produce powerful employment multiplier, keying growth across 10-county Upstate region through sustained success…
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20 years of producing results: Greenville County Economic Development recognize milestone with fresh look, special events, leadership reflections
April 14, 2021
Founded in mid-2001, GADC to celebrate community’s economic and job growth, industry diversification, increasing per capita incomes with special events, leadership reflections, celebratory graphics The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) –…
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WellSpent Southeast releases agenda for its second virtual regional conference
April 13, 2021
The Employer Provider Interface Council will hold its second WellSpent-Southeast virtual meeting on April 20, 2021 — bringing together business, economic development and health care professionals to discuss ways to…
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New economic development initiative to expand recruitment of pharmaceutical companies, shore up emergency supply chains
April 1, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-17, which directs the Department of Commerce to enhance recruitment efforts of pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers in South Carolina and directs state agencies…
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Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL
March 31, 2021
Senator Thomas Alexander and the intersection of life and work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS A BOY GROWING UP in the thriving northwest corner of South Carolina, State Senator…
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Hughes Development Corp. breaks ground on WestLawn, S.C.’s largest mass timber office building
March 25, 2021
Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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Tyson Foods, Inc. reestablishing operations in Richland County
March 17, 2021
Company’s $55 million total investment will create 330 jobs Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein, today announced plans to…
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Studio Displays, Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County
March 16, 2021
More than $7.1 million investment will create 43 new jobs Studio Displays, Inc., a custom exhibit manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The more than $7.1…
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National Smithsonian traveling exhibition now open in City of Westminster
March 12, 2021The City of Westminster has been selected as the only upstate stop for displaying the SC Humanities “Water/Ways” Exhibit. The Exhibit is now open at the Historic Westminster Train Depot,…
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Two Global Location Strategies principals inducted into Site Selectors Guild
March 11, 2021
Greenville, S.C.-based site selection firm Global Location Strategies (GLS) has announced that two of their principals – John Longshore and Sarah S. White – have been inducted into the prestigious…
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Basware expanding North American headquarters in Lancaster County
March 11, 2021
Expansion will create approximately 15 new jobs over the next three years Basware, a Finland-based e-invoicing solutions provider for enterprises, today announced plans to expand the company’s North American headquarters…
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Sustain SC launches to connect commerce and conservation
March 9, 2021
Economic Development Driven Organization Will Convene Stakeholders Around Sustainability The Board of Directors of Sustain SC announced the launch today of the organization with a mission to connect the sustainability…
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On Time Distribution, LLC establishing operations in Clarendon County
March 9, 2021$5.8 million investment will create 75 new jobs over the next five years On Time Distribution, LLC, a water and air filtration company, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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UofSC remains major statewide economic force, new study finds
March 3, 2021
The University of South Carolina pumps approximately $6.2 billion annually into the state’s economy, making it a major contributor to the Palmetto State’s growing job market and an essential part…
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Omatic Software expanding operations in Charleston County
February 25, 2021
$450,000 investment will create approximately 100 new jobs over the next five years Omatic Software, a data integration company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $450,000…
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Scentsy establishing operations in York County
February 18, 2021
More than $6 million investment will create over 200 new jobs in the first year Scentsy, a scented product distributor, today announced plans to establish operations in York County. The…
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TTI Floor Care North America establishing operations in Spartanburg County
February 16, 2021
$93 million investment will create 134 new jobs TTI Floor Care North America, a leading floor care company, has announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Spartanburg County.…
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Upstate SC Alliance hires Addyson Cooper
February 12, 2021
Addyson Cooper has joined the Upstate SC Alliance team as Research Specialist. The Alliance is a regional economic development organization whose mission is to position the 10-county Upstate region to…
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Gaming apps skills development company skillsgapp inks contract with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
February 12, 2021
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app development company skillsgapp has been selected by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) to provide its gaming apps focused on helping Generation Z…
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Upstate SC Alliance promotes Tiffany Tate
February 11, 2021
The Upstate SC Alliance has promoted Tiffany Tate to Talent & Strategic Projects Manager. The Alliance is a regional economic development organization whose mission is to position the 10-county Upstate…
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NUPI Americas, Inc. expanding operations in Hampton County
February 10, 2021
$4.3 million investment will create 28 new jobs NUPI Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Nupi Industrie Italiane, S.p.A., today announced plans to expand operations in Hampton County. The $4.3 million…
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Meiden America Switchgear Celebrates Opening & First Product Shipment from its First US Manufacturing Facility
February 9, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, Meiden America Inc. Switchgear held its official opening ceremony at their facility in Gray Court. The ceremony was also a celebration of the first product shipment…
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South Carolina export sales top $30.3 billion in 2020
February 9, 2021State leads the nation as top exporter of tires, completed passenger motor vehicles and ball and roller bearings Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports…
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QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County
February 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 60 new jobs QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC, a sheet metal fabrication company, today announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The $2 million investment will…
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United Community Bank names new corporate headquarters & expands in Greenville County
February 4, 2021
$24.8 million investment will create 227 new jobs United Community Bank, a retail and commercial banking service provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County and name the…
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3D Systems expanding operations in York County
February 2, 2021
$13 million investment will create 50 new jobs 3D Systems, a global additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in York County. The $13 million investment will…
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Despite pandemic, Greenville County Economic Development enjoys record investment in 2020
February 1, 2021
County sees record capital investment levels, strong job growth, diverse industry attraction and promising outlook as business community enters new year Despite a brutal pandemic that took thousands of precious…
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Ray-Mont Logistics establishing operations in Charleston County
January 29, 2021
More than $16 million investment will create 85 new jobs Ray-Mont Logistics, a fully integrated logistics company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $16…
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Grants awarded to improve 15 South Carolina communities
January 20, 2021
Fifteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $6.4 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development…
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SCTAC CEO named to 50 Most Influential List for 6th year
January 11, 2021
For the second year in a row and the sixth time total, SC Technology & Aviation Center President and CEO Jody Bryson has been recognized as one of the 50…
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Sigmatex Carbon Textile Solutions, Inc. announces new North American headquarters with expansion in Orangeburg County
December 16, 2020
More than $4.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs Sigmatex Carbon Textile Solutions, Inc. (Sigmatex), a world leader in the manufacturing of carbon fiber textiles, today announced plans to expand…
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Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc. establishing operations in Pickens County
December 14, 2020
More than $5.6 million investment will create 35 new jobs Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc. (Peabody Engineering), a leading manufacturer of industrial polyethylene storage tanks, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Armada Analytics, Inc. relocating headquarters and expanding operations in Greenville County
December 10, 2020
Armada Analytics, Inc., a real estate consulting company, today announced plans to relocate and expand operations in Greenville County, S.C. The more than $1 million investment will create 33 new…
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Vikor Scientific, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
December 8, 2020
$1 million investment will create 148 new jobs Vikor Scientific, LLC, a molecular diagnostics company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $1 million investment will create…
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Techtronic Industries expanding operations in Anderson County
December 1, 2020
$100 million investment will create 525 new jobs Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, today announced plans…
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Skutchi Designs, Inc. expanding operations in Horry County
November 24, 2020
More than $3.5 million investment will create 41 new jobs Skutchi Designs, Inc., a national contract office furniture company, today announced plans to expand operations in Horry County. The more…
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Carver Maritime, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
November 23, 2020
More than $27.8 million investment will create 50 new jobs Carver Maritime, LLC, an industrial port known for its shipping and warehousing storage operations, today announced plans to expand its…
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Santa Cruz Nutritionals selects Sumter County for expansion
November 12, 2020
Company’s $84 million investment will create 164 new jobs Santa Cruz Nutritionals (SCN), a subsidiary of Santa Cruz Healthcare, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The $84 million…
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Setterstix Corporation establishing operations in Laurens County
November 12, 2020
More than $11.7 million investment will create 80 new jobs Setterstix Corporation (Setterstix), a paper stick manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The more than $11.7 million…
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GADC names Ashley Keene as Existing Industry Manager
November 9, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Ashley Keene as the economic development organization’s new Existing Industry Manager. In her new role, Ms. Keene will serve as liaison to existing…
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Continental Tire the Americas, LLC expanding headquarters in Lancaster County
October 27, 2020
Company Investing More Than $20 Million into the Expansion Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental), a manufacturer and distributer of premium tires, today announced plans to expand the company’s Lancaster…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc.
October 15, 2020
Our mission is to build a vibrant Spartanburg through business, economic and tourism development. Whether you’re looking for business resources, economic expertise, community leadership or tourism information, OneSpartanburg, Inc. is…
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Arrival to build its first U.S. electric vehicle microfactory in York County
October 13, 2020
The $46 Million Investment Will Create 240 New Jobs Arrival, a global electric vehicle (EV) company, today announced plans to establish its first U.S. Microfactory in York County. The $46…
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URS Capital Partners and Catalyst Capital Partners acquire $45M+ mixed-use project in Rock Hill, SC
October 11, 2020A joint venture between URS Capital Partners, a NY based private real estate investment firm, and Catalyst Capital Partners, a Charlotte based real estate development firm, have recently closed on…
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Oldcastle APG establishing operations in Fairfield County
October 8, 2020
More Than $25 Million Investment Will Create Approximately 100 Jobs Oldcastle APG, a leading global manufacturer of outdoor living and building materials, today announced plans to establish operations in Fairfield…
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Spartanburg Community College begins South Carolina’s first Injection Molding Training Program
October 4, 2020
In response to the increasing need for skilled injection molding manufacturing associates, Spartanburg Community College’s Corporate & Community Education division has started the first injection molding training program in South…
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SC Council on Competitiveness releases 2020 SC Logistics Study revealing an increased industry impact on state economy
October 1, 2020
The study reveals the impact of logistics in South Carolina, including revenue growth, employment, economic contribution, industry wages, and more. The SC Council on Competitiveness has released its 2020 SC…
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Rivers Plumbing and Electric, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 29, 2020
More Than $9.1 Million Investment Will Create 150 New Jobs Rivers Plumbing and Electric, Inc., an engineering and design, prefabrication, construction and post-construction firm, today announced plans to establish operations…
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