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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Tactical Medical Solutions LLC expanding operations in Anderson County
September 24, 2020
More Than $1.7 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs Tactical Medical Solutions LLC, a global leading developer and manufacturer of pre-hospital medical products and patient simulators, today announced plans…
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Maxwood Furniture expanding operations in Marion County
September 22, 2020
More Than $5.8 Million Investment Will Create 30 New Jobs Maxwood Furniture, a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to expand operations in Marion County. The more…
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Harris joins Global Location Strategies as Marketing Manager
September 21, 2020
Global Location Strategies (GLS) Founding Principal Didi Caldwell announced that Katie Harris has been hired as Marketing Manager. In this role, Harris will apply her creativity and broad experience in…
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Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
September 17, 2020
$350,000 Investment Will Create 13 New Jobs Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC (Driverge), an industry leader in commercial wheelchair transportation and accessible taxis, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston…
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NARENCO establishing operations in Florence County
September 17, 2020
Company Investing $20 Million Into Solar Power Project NARENCO, a leading renewable energy independent power producer, today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company is investing $20…
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ClickFold Plastics establishing operations in Lancaster County
September 16, 2020
$1.5 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs ClickFold Plastics, a custom plastics manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The $1.5 million investment will create 21…
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Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 14, 2020
$6.1 Million Investment Will Create 200 New Jobs Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc., a leading fiberglass in-ground pool manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Marion County.…
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DC BLOX expands with major regional datacenter in Greenville County, South Carolina
September 9, 2020
With the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across industries, DC BLOX is developing essential infrastructure that strategically enables digital business across the Southeastern United States. Organizations across the Carolinas and…
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VentureSouth surpasses $50 million invested
September 9, 2020
VentureSouth announced a major milestone, as the early-stage investment group has now invested more than $50 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast. Recently announced investments in Threatswitch and Altis…
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DC BLOX establishing operations in Greenville County
September 9, 2020
Over $200 Million Combined Investment Will Initially Create Five New Jobs DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center provider in the Southeast, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County.…
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Lineage Logistics expanding operations in Charleston County
September 8, 2020
$34 Million Investment Will Create 36 New Jobs Lineage Logistics, an innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $34 million investment…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 3, 2020
Combined $314 million investment to create more than 1,500 jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink (LiDestri) and GEM Opportunity…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 2, 2020
Combined $314 Million Investment to Create More Than 1,500 Jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink and GEM Opportunity Zone…
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Cantey Tech Consulting expanding operations in Charleston County
September 1, 2020
Expansion Will Create 25 New Jobs Cantey Tech Consulting, an IT support and consulting firm, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 25 new…
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Swedish manufacturer FlexQube to provide Spartanburg marketing solutions with Spark Center SC location
August 27, 2020
FlexQube, a Swedish manufacturer of custom, automated manufacturing components, will locate at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center SC to begin providing solutions in the Upstate automotive manufacturing market. FlexQube offers a…
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Loctek establishing operations in Clarendon County
August 19, 2020
$5 Million Investment Will Create 10 New Jobs Loctek, a manufacturer of ergonomic solution products, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is…
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JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. and Global Trade Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County
August 19, 2020
JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. (JIDA), a global enterprise that specializes in intelligent material handling, and its third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary Global Trade Logistics (GTL), today announced plans to establish operations…
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KRA Operations, LLC establishing operations in Newberry County
August 18, 2020$11.5 Million Investment to Create 57 New Jobs KRA Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of South Korean-based Kirin Precision Co., Ltd, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Newberry County. The…
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Renewable Water Resources among the first wastewater treatment agencies to launch program to track concentration of COVID-19 virus in area wastewater
August 13, 2020
Data analyzed by Clemson University and shared with health and governmental agencies shows significant level of COVID-19 infection in Greenville County residents Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), the non-profit entity responsible…
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Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. expanding operations in Bamberg County
August 11, 2020
More Than $5.5 Million Investment Will Create 35 New Jobs Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. (Phoenix Specialty), a leading supplier of custom specialty parts to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the…
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Scribble Season 2 Launch Party
August 4, 2020
Mark your calendars: Scribble is celebrating a second season of innovators on August 19th! When: August 19, 2020, 5:30P-7:00P What: Scribble Season 2 Launch Party The concept for Scribble started…
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Monti, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
July 28, 2020
$3.8 million investment will add second facility in Greenwood Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, announced plans to expand its…
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