Bondex expands Edgefield County operations

  October 29, 2024

Bondex, a leader in technical nonwoven manufacturing, announced it is expanding its Edgefield County operations. The company’s $18.8 million investment will create 13 new jobs. The expansion includes a new…

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Special report from Colliers | South Carolina

  October 17, 2024

Analyzing 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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S.C. Commerce awarded grant to support state exporters

  October 15, 2024

State 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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Entrepreneur Minute – Kelly Barnes, Yachtail Vodka Cocktail

  September 19, 2024

The 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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SC Launch Inc. announces third investment in Bubble Paper

  July 23, 2024

South 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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skillsgapp launches two new Skillionaire Games

  June 5, 2024

Skillionaire 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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SCMA announces 2024 Woman of the Year

  May 23, 2024

Lindsay 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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Carolina Handling named a 2024 Raymond Dealer of Distinction

  April 18, 2024

For 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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Michelin North America, Inc., Pledges $30,000 to Lexington One Educational Foundation to Invest in District’s VEX Robotics Teams

  April 17, 2024

Michelin North America’s Lexington, South Carolina leadership recently announced its continued investment and support of the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation via a $30,000 commitment. The generous gift…

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Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins Chief Operating Officer

  April 17, 2024

Carolina 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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Giti Tire earns Industry of the Year Award

  March 27, 2024

GT Radial Tires Proudly Manufactured in Richburg, S.C. Giti Tire Manufacturing (USA) proudly received the esteemed Industry of the Year Award from the Chester County Chamber of Commerce, recognizing its…

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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration

  March 21, 2024

SCbio, 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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A Conversation with Dr. Jan Spies, Scout Motors

  March 18, 2024

In March of 2024, Scout Motors announced that were investing a record-setting $2 billion to establish a manufacturing operation in the Columbia, SC region. The company’s investment into this region…

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Top 4 products announced in Coolest Thing Made in SC competition

  March 18, 2024

Four 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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McEntire Produce continues growing Richland County operations

  March 6, 2024

$26.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs McEntire Produce, a full-service fresh produce supplier, announced the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County. The company’s $26.2 million…

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Ritedose buys 105 acres of land for major expansion

  February 22, 2024

50-percent growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales spurs expansion, job creation The Ritedose Corporation (Ritedose) today announced a major expansion of its rapidly-growing pharmaceutical company with the recent purchase of 105…

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E.A. Sween Company opens new production facility

  February 21, 2024

Greenwood County’s industrial partner, E.A. Sween Company, officially opened their new production facility.  The plant, located in the North Greenwood Industrial Park, will run two shifts per day, with plans…

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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!

  February 12, 2024

3rd 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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SC Manufacturers Alliance outlines 2024 legislative priorities

  January 31, 2024

As 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, 2024

The 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, 2024

The 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, 2023

AESC, 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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Allen Klump joins SCMA as VP of Government Relations

  December 13, 2023

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Allen Klump has joined the organization as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Allen to the SCMA…

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New hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship launching in the Pee Dee thanks to a $25,000 Power:Ed grant to Big Picture Learning

  December 11, 2023

Big Picture Learning (BPL), has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the creation of a hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship…

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