Entrepreneur Minute – Clarice Henderson, Scout
July 30, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders…
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Rock Hill lands Octapharma’s $1.5B manufacturing facility
July 29, 2026
ROCK HILL, SC – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that final approvals have been completed for biopharmaceutical manufacturer Octapharma‘s first U.S. manufacturing and production facility, paving the way…
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Michelin North America President and CEO Matthew Cabe to lead United Way of Greenville County’s 2026 Community Campaign
July 29, 2026Cabe will lead the Upstate’s largest philanthropic campaign, mobilizing business leaders to fund more than $9 million in annual community investment. United Way of Greenville County (UWGC) announced Matthew…
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Columbia Area Development Partnership welcomes Ritedose Executive Janisha Thomas to Board of Directors
July 28, 2026
Thomas adds a life science manufacturing perspective to Richland County’s economic development efforts The Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) has appointed Janisha Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Ritedose…
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ErectaStep adds ProStep ultra-compact aluminum rolling ladders to its industrial access portfolio
July 28, 2026ANDREWS, SC – ErectaStep, a manufacturer of industrial access and safety solutions with operations in Andrews, has introduced its new ProStep line of ultra-compact aluminum rolling ladders designed for warehouses…
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Century Aluminum celebrates return to full production at Berkeley County smelter
July 28, 2026Century Aluminum marked the completion of a major expansion at its Mt. Holly aluminum smelter in Berkeley County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 27, celebrating the facility’s return to full…
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Lexington County-based ElectroWire Medical receives FDA clearance for LightningWire™
July 23, 2026
ElectroWire Medical has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its LightningWire™ Transseptal Puncture System, marking another milestone for the Lexington County-based medical device company as it…
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Fortified Solar expanding Greenville County operations with $22.75M investment, 151 new jobs
July 21, 2026
Fortified Solar, a U.S. manufacturer of custom steel roofing systems with building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, is expanding its operations in Greenville County with a $22.75 million investment expected to create…
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South Carolina educators gain real-world manufacturing insights through Michelin plant tour
July 20, 2026The South Carolina Council on Economic Education (SC Economics) recently provided a unique professional learning experience for South Carolina educators through an exclusive tour of Michelin’s US7 manufacturing facility…
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Detpak USA selects Spartanburg County for first U.S. manufacturing facility
July 16, 2026
Detpak USA, a global manufacturer of paper and board packaging products, has selected Spartanburg County for its first U.S. manufacturing operation, a multi-million-dollar investment expected to create more than 50…
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EPC Power opens new Fountain Inn manufacturing facility, plans 275 new jobs
July 16, 2026
EPC Power has opened a new 167,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fountain Inn that will nearly triple the company’s U.S. production capacity as demand grows for power systems supporting artificial intelligence…
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EPC Power Launches Fountain Inn Facility to Fuel AI Data Centers, Creating 275 Jobs
July 15, 2026
In a significant economic boost for the Golden Strip, California-based clean-tech manufacturer EPC Power officially opened a brand-new, 167,000-square-foot production facility at 111 Southcase Boulevard in Fountain Inn. The grand…
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Business & Menus Takes Educators Inside Laurens County Workplaces
July 15, 2026
Laurens County served as the sixth stop of the Business & Menus program on Monday, June 29, giving educators from across the Upper Savannah region a firsthand look at local…
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Phillips Staffing names bilingual Marketing and Recruiting Manager to strengthen talent outreach
July 10, 2026
Phillips Staffing has named Sarai Meléndez as its Multicultural Marketing and Recruiting Manager, a new role created to strengthen how the firm reaches Upstate workers and connects them with employers.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nancy Parr, Westinghouse’s Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility
July 9, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode…
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Clemson partners with BMW of North America for Deep Orange 17
July 7, 2026
Clemson University announced BMW of North America as the primary sponsor of Deep Orange 17, the latest iteration of the flagship vehicle prototyping program. Deep Orange is a framework within…
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BMW Premieres Next-Gen X5 in South Carolina, Confirming First U.S.-Built All-Electric Model
July 6, 2026
Automotive manufacturing in the Palmetto State achieved a historic milestone this week as BMW Group officially unveiled its fifth-generation BMW X5. State and corporate leaders gathered at the manufacturer’s Upstate…
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AmbioPharm expanding Aiken County operations with nearly $119 million investment, 202 new jobs
June 16, 2026
AmbioPharm, Inc., a peptide manufacturer and developer headquartered in North Augusta, announced plans to expand its operations in Aiken County with a $118.96 million investment that is expected to create…
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Red Metals establishes first copper manufacturing operation in Charleston County
June 8, 2026
$70 million investment will create 45 new jobs Red Metals, a next-generation copper manufacturer, announced it is establishing its first copper manufacturing operation in Charleston County. The company’s $70 million…
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Mosdorfer selects Oconee County for first US operation
June 4, 2026
$44.55 million investment will create 107 new jobs Mosdorfer LLC (Mosdorfer), a manufacturer of energy infrastructure, has announced that it selects Oconee County for its first U.S. operation. The company’s $44.55…
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USA Rare Earth, Inc. selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina operation
June 2, 2026
Approximately $1.2 billion investment will create about 490 new jobs USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, announced it…
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Bittermilk expands Charleston County operations
May 21, 2026
Bittermilk Bottling Co. (Bittermilk), a manufacturer of nonalcoholic beverage products, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $8.2 million investment will create 12 new jobs. Founded in…
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Facts First initiative launches to provide clear information on growth and community change across Spartanburg County
May 20, 2026
Facts First, a new community-focused initiative designed to provide clear, accessible information about growth, development, infrastructure and community change in Spartanburg County, was publicly introduced Tuesday, May 19, during a…
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Data centers can bring opportunities and revenue to South Carolina — if we let them
May 7, 2026
By Ernest Andrade Founder and Executive Director Charleston Digital Proposed data center developments are appearing on legislative agendas across the country, including South Carolina. The push by the tech…
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Warehouse Associate
May 5, 2026
Description Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world’s leading…
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AGRU America announces promotions across its Executive team and Lining Systems division
May 5, 2026
AGRU America, Inc. (“AGRU”) recently announced key leadership changes, with Chris Eichelberger assuming the role of Chief Sales Officer / Executive Vice President, joining AGRU’s executive leadership team, and Michael…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for 16th consecutive year
April 29, 2026
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, has been recognized with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for its outstanding safety performance across the organization. The award…
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Amazon to establish delivery facility in Ninety Six Business Park
April 22, 2026
Greenwood County has announced that Amazon, previously identified during the recruitment process as Project Piranha, is planning to build an operations facility at the Ninety Six Business Park, creating new…
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Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
April 22, 2026
Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrara), a leading sugar confectioner in the United States, Brazil and Europe, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County. The company’s $675…
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Scout Motors and readySC open new training center in Blythewood
April 20, 2026The $25 million facility on the site of Scout Motors’ Production Center marks a major investment in South Carolina’s workforce and the future of American manufacturing …
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Greenville County automation industry expands with Idealworks establishing US headquarters
April 16, 2026
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the primary economic development agency in Greenville County, announces that Idealworks, a global industrial automation company founded in Germany in 2020, with roots in…
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Preparing our future workforce: What I learned at HGTC
April 15, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher I’ve had the privilege to participate in Leadership Georgetown this year and as part of that experience, I get to tour various businesses and organizations across…
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Signature Foods USA selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation
April 2, 2026
$11.5 million investment will create 202 new jobs Signature Foods USA, a specialty food products manufacturer, has announced that it selects Anderson County for its first South Carolina operation. The…
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GreenSite Consulting partners with SCMEP to help South Carolina manufacturers reduce waste costs
March 23, 2026
GreenSite Consulting, powered by Mumford Industries, has partnered with the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) to help manufacturers across the state reduce waste-related costs and improve operational efficiency. The…
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United Composite Materials, LLC selects Greenville County for first South Carolina operation
March 19, 2026
$17.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs United Composite Materials, LLC (United Composite Materials), an advanced carbon composite materials manufacturer, today announced it selects Greenville County for its first…
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United Composite Materials, LLC selects Greenville County for first South Carolina operation
March 19, 2026
$17.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs United Composite Materials, LLC (United Composite Materials), an advanced carbon composite materials manufacturer, today announced it selects Greenville County for its first…
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NSP Panels establishes operations in Marion County
March 19, 2026
$4.75 million investment will create 63 new jobs NSP Panels, an acoustic panel manufacturer, announced it is establishing operations in Marion County. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 63…
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Manufacturing Madness down to last four
March 17, 2026
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the four products advancing to the final round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest, where voters determine the Coolest Thing Made in…
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SCMC recognizes 92 South Carolina facilities for outstanding safety achievements
March 17, 2026
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) honored 92 industrial facilities across the state for their exceptional workplace safety performance in 2025. “When SCMC celebrates our annual safety awards, it’s with…
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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. relocating corporate headquarters as part of Laurens County expansion
March 16, 2026
$39.6 million investment will create 57 new jobs Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), a global leader in specialty additives, announced it is relocating its corporate headquarters as part of the company’s…
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Cheney Brothers expands Florence County operations
March 12, 2026
$42.5 million investment will create 85 new jobs Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced it is expanding its Florence County operations with an additional $42.5 million investment…
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Manufacturing Madness narrows field to eight finalists
March 12, 2026
Voting for the Top 8 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the eight products advancing in the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness, a contest…
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Carolina Handling celebrates 60 years
March 11, 2026
The company marks 60 years of growth from a small equipment dealership to a leading integrated material handling solutions provider with more than 900 associates. Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond…
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Sixteen finalists battle for title of Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina
March 3, 2026
Voting for Top 16 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the finalists for the Top 16 round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness,…
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OJRSA to celebrate Water Professionals Day
March 3, 2026
The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) will join agencies and nonprofits across South Carolina on Monday, March 2, in honoring Water Professionals Day. Water Professionals Day is an opportunity…
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BASF Seneca hosts Congresswoman Sheri Biggs
March 2, 2026BASF’s Seneca site recently welcomed Congresswoman Sheri Biggs, who represents South Carolina’s third Congressional District and is currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The visit…
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Over 120 products to compete in Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in SC
February 24, 2026
Popular Round Voting Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced popular round voting is now open for the more than 120 South Carolina-made products nominated for the 5th…
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Lean consulting provided by Carolina Handling delivers transformative results at The Salvation Army Food Pantry in Greenville
February 19, 2026
Carolina Handling’s Continuous Improvement Department has demonstrated how lean consulting can deliver measurable operational improvements across any facility through a recent transformation at The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and…
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Coastal Precast Systems selects Laurens County for first South Carolina operation
February 12, 2026
Approximately $9 million investment will create about 70 new jobs FAST FACTS Coastal Precast Systems, LLC (Coastal Precast Systems) selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina operation. The company’s approximately…
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Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County for first South Carolina operation
February 12, 2026
Approximately $40 million investment will create 50 new jobs FAST FACTS Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s approximately $40 million investment…
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