Boeing commits to expand Charleston County operations
December 16, 2024Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced it plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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SC Manufacturing Leadership Program graduates inaugural class
December 11, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) celebrated a major milestone with the graduation of its inaugural class at the 3rd Annual SC Manufacturing Summit on December 4, 2024.…
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Manufacturers honored at the 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit
December 9, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) celebrated excellence in manufacturing at the 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit, where individuals and companies were recognized…
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357 Brewers establishing operations in Horry County
November 21, 2024357 Brewers, a craft brewery, announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $6.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs. 357 Brewers’ new 10,000-square-foot facility, located at…
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Low Tide Brewing expands Charleston County operations
November 14, 2024Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs. Founded on Johns…
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OhmIQ, Inc. expands Charleston County operations
November 7, 2024OhmIQ, Inc. (OhmIQ), a world leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment will create 21 new jobs.…
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AAC East, LLC expands Marlboro County operations
October 30, 2024$6 million investment will create 25 new jobs FAST FACTS AAC East, LLC (AAC East) is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new…
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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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Special report from Colliers | South Carolina
October 17, 2024Analyzing Migration Trends that Affect the Commercial Real Estate Industry In this special report, Colliers | South Carolina’s research team analyzed migration data to and from all major markets across…
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Maxwood Furniture expands Marion County operations
October 17, 2024$6 million investment will create 43 new jobs Maxwood Furniture is expanding its operations in Marion County. The company’s $6 million investment will create 43 new jobs. Maxwood Furniture is…
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Smithey Ironware Company expands Charleston County operations
October 15, 2024$3.1 million investment will create 16 new jobs Smithey Ironware Company (Smithey) is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $3.1 million investment will create 16 new jobs. Smithey is…
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S.C. Commerce awarded grant to support state exporters
October 15, 2024State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration funding The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
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84 Lumber grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Clarendon County
October 9, 2024$13.4 million investment will create 78 new jobs FAST FACTS 84 Lumber selects Clarendon County to establish the company’s second component plant in South Carolina. The company’s $13.4 million investment…
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South Carolina recognizes National Manufacturing Day, dedicates October as SC Manufacturing Month
October 4, 2024Governor Henry McMaster has once again issued a proclamation recognizing October 4, 2024, as National Manufacturing Day and dedicating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month. “National Manufacturing Day and South…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kelly Barnes, Yachtail Vodka Cocktail
September 19, 2024The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Unified Resources in Display selects Jasper County to establish first South Carolina operation
September 10, 2024Unified Resources in Display (Unified Resources), an innovative retail and merchandising agency, today announced it selects Jasper County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $14 million investment…
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East Coast Warehouse & Distribution selects Charleston County to establish first South Carolina operation
September 6, 2024$14.5 million investment will create 52 new jobs East Coast Warehouse & Distribution selects Charleston County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $14.5 million investment will…
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SCMA announces the 2024-2025 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
August 26, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its 2024-2025 class of 23 manufacturing leaders for the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP). The class is comprised of professionals representing a…
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Eveon Containers expands North American operations with a new headquarters in Charleston County
August 20, 2024Investment will create over 25 new jobs in the next 5 years FAST FACTS Eveon Containers (Eveon) is expanding its North American operations to include a new headquarters in Charleston…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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SC Launch Inc. announces third investment in Bubble Paper
July 23, 2024South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Bubble Paper as part of a $10 million Series A funding round. The Greenville-based company is revolutionizing the packaging industry with its…
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Robbins Construction Group welcomes a new director to the team
July 16, 2024Robbins Construction Group, a full-service design-build construction firm focusing on site selection, preconstruction, and project management, proudly welcomes Scott Murray as a new director of preconstruction. Murray is an accomplished…
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skillsgapp launches two new Skillionaire Games
June 5, 2024Skillionaire Games help to meet South Carolina’s rising demand for skilled talent in advanced manufacturing and healthcare In response to a statewide demand for skilled talent pipelines in both advanced…
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Zeus welcomes new General Manager, reinforcing commitment to catheter innovation
June 3, 2024● Matthew Bradbury has been named General Manager of Catheter Solutions at Zeus ● In this role, Bradbury will oversee catheter design, manufacturing, and assembly and further position Zeus as…
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SCMA announces 2024 Woman of the Year
May 23, 2024Lindsay Leonard, Senior Director for Government Operations at Boeing South Carolina, was today named the 2024 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s…
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Allegiance Flag Supply expands Charleston County operations
May 22, 2024Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of American flags, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $6.3 million investment will create 84 new jobs. “We are beyond…
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TTS Studios expands operations in Charleston County
May 7, 2024TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs. TTS Studios recently moved to a…
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Kevin Brown to chair South Carolina’s premier association for manufacturers
May 1, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Kevin Brown, Senior Vice President of Global Operations for the Textile Division at Milliken & Company, as the chair of the organization’s…
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Tradd Advisory Company expands operations in Charleston County
April 25, 2024Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $88,800 investment will create 100 new jobs in the next…
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Carolina Handling named a 2024 Raymond Dealer of Distinction
April 18, 2024For the 33rd year in a row, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation, a global provider of best-in-class material handling equipment and…
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Master Steel, LLC expanding Jasper County operations
April 18, 2024Master Steel, LLC (Master Steel), a structural steel fabrication and erection company, announced it is expanding its operations in Jasper County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 14 new…
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Rick Crawford from Emerger Strategies earns Sustainability Excellence Associate Credential
April 17, 2024Rick Crawford, from Emerger Strategies has earned the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). By obtaining this credential, Rick has demonstrated competency in the field of…
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Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins Chief Operating Officer
April 17, 2024Carolina Handling, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Joe Perkins its Chief Operating Officer. Perkins has served as executive vice president of operations at…
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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration
March 21, 2024SCbio, South Carolina’s only economic development organization exclusively focused on building, advancing and growing the life sciences industry, was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School…
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Top 4 products announced in Coolest Thing Made in SC competition
March 18, 2024Four products have advanced in the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.”…
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Gnosis Freight expands operations in Charleston County
February 27, 2024Gnosis Freight, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics software, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $438,500 investment will create 51 new jobs over…
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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!
February 12, 20243rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…
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Turn90
February 1, 2024Print Shop: Providing custom screen printing and embroidery for organizations of all scopes and sizes. Logistics: We’re dedicated to making your production process smoother, faster, and more cost-effective. Our services…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance outlines 2024 legislative priorities
January 31, 2024As part of SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) outlined its legislative agenda and priorities for 2024. SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse was…
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SCMA announces the inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
January 18, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program. The class is comprised of nineteen professionals representing a variety of manufacturing industry…
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$9.22 billion announced capital investment on the heels of a record-setting 2022
January 11, 2024The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment…
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AESC expanding Florence County electric vehicle gigafactory
December 14, 2023AESC, a world-leading electric vehicle battery technology company, announced the expansion of its battery cell facility in Florence County. The $810 million investment will create 450 new jobs. Expected to…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners appoints Kevin L. Schemm as Operating Advisor and Lead Director of Accurus Aerospace Corporation
December 7, 2023CHARLESTON, SC – Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced the appointment of Kevin L. Schemm…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance urges Supreme Court to take up labor case, warns of nationwide impacts to manufacturers
November 8, 2023The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the SC State Ports Authority’s (SCSPA) petition for a hearing…
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Emerger Strategies is now Climate Neural Certified
November 2, 2023Emerger Strategies, a sustainable business consultancy that helps companies measure and improve their sustainability performance, is proud to announce it is officially Climate Neutral Certified. Emerger Strategies joins the growing…
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Nephron works to resolve nationwide drug shortage by producing vital medications
August 8, 2023Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, a division of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is focused on resolving drug shortage concerns with the production of 0.5% Albuterol 5 mL, del Nido Cardioplegia, Lidocaine 1%…
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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce honored with 2023 Leadership Award from Conference of State Manufacturers Associations
July 27, 2023The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce was honored with the 2023 Leadership Award from the Conference of State Manufacturers Associations, whose members also serve as the National Association of Manufacturers’ official…
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Quoizel begins new chapter as a standalone company
July 21, 2023CHARLESTON, SC – Quoizel, LLC, a leading brand in decorative lighting, announced that it has emerged as a standalone company after its former parent company, NBG Home filed for Chapter…
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Carolina Handling hosting patriotic forklift auction for charity
July 20, 2023On National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Carolina Handling will launch an online auction to raise funds for two veteran organizations, Folds of Honor and Upstate Warrior Solution,…
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