South Carolina

This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout South Carolina.

Catawba County data centers

Microsoft To Invest $1B In Four North Carolina Technology Facilities

Microsoft Corp. plans to create at least 50 new jobs at four data centers in Catawba County over the next 10 years. 
Bosch Dorchester County, SC

Over $267M In Investment, 366 Jobs Headed To South Carolina

Bosch will invest $260 million, create 350 jobs in Dorchester County, SC; Atkore will invest $7.7 million, create 16 jobs in Allendale County.
BMW South Carolina

BMW To Invest $1.7B In South Carolina Electric Vehicle Production

In preparation for production of electric vehicles, BMW will create 300 jobs as it expands its manufacturing capacity and footprint at two South Carolina locations.  
South Carolina expansion

FedEx To Invest $64M In South Carolina Expansion

Four companies in a range of industries will invest a total of more than $76 million to grow in counties across South Carolina.
Nucor Steel Berkeley, SC

$435M In Manufacturing Investment Headed To South Carolina

Nucor Corporation is expanding and creating 50 new jobs in Berkeley County, Responsive Industries will grow in Greenville County, creating 10 jobs.
Nucor Steel Berkeley, SC

Nucor Will Invest $200M In South Carolina

Nucor will expand its Berkeley County, SC steel manufacturing facility. In Marion County, auto body parts supplier DMA Sales will invest $5M to expand its operations.
American Rescue Plan

Good Jobs Challenge Awards 32 Entities Grant Money

Part of the American Rescue Plan, the program through the U.S. EDA focuses on assisting innovations in workforce development.
outdoor recreation

25 Towns Chosen For Outdoor Recreation Economic Boost

The Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) program administered by the U.S. EPA, USDA's Forest Service, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) identified 25 communities.
Georgia-Pacific South Carolina

Pet Supplies Plus, Georgia-Pacific Invest $93M In South Carolina

Pet Supplies Plus will create a new distribution center in Orangeburg County, Georgia-Pacific will expand its manufacturing facility in Clarendon County.
Greif Greenville County, SC

Sustainable Manufacturers Invest $24.5M In South Carolina Growth

Greif will invest $13 million over the next five years to expand in Greenville County; Aerofoam USA is establishing a $11.5 million operation in Abbeville County. 
SHL Medical South Carolina

Manufacturer, Agribusiness To Invest Over $94M In South Carolina Expansions

In South Carolina, SHL Medical to invest $90 million in its new North Charleston manufacturing site; City Roots will invest $4.4 million to expand in Richland County.
LiveXchange

Spring 2022 LiveXchange Streamlines Site Searches

The success of the 18th annual LiveXchange event by Business Facilities paves the way for expansion of the franchise this fall.
SolarGen South Carolina

Clean Energy Company Expanding In South Carolina

SolarGen of South Carolina will invest $150 million to establish a solar energy operation in Clarendon County, SC.
South Carolina businesses

South Carolina: Full Steam Ahead

Its east coast location coupled with friendly business climate is propelling South Carolina’s appeal to businesses of all sizes.
Camp Hall, Santee Cooper, SC

Camp Hall: Business Benefits Of This Next-Generation Commerce Park

Discover the abundant business benefits of this next-generation commerce park, Camp Hall, which offers advantages for your business.
Health Supply US Greenville County

Health Supply US Will Create 600 New Jobs In South Carolina

Medical supply manufacturer Health Supply US will invest more than $150 million to establish a nitrile glove operation in Greenville, SC.
Diversity equity and inclusion

Building An Equity-Driven Workforce

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives level the playing field for workforce growth and economic gains.
May / June 2022 Issue

May / June 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 3)

Business Facilities' May / June 2022 issue focuses on workforce development, including STEM, higher education partnerships, quality of life, and more.
DC BLOX Horry County, SC

DC BLOX Will Invest $31.5M To Expand In South Carolina

In Horry County, DC BLOX, Inc.'s new specialized data center, known as a Cable Landing Station (CLS), will serve as the landing point for subsea optical communication cables.
Berkeley County, SC

Distribution, Food Processing Projects Bring 190 Jobs To South Carolina

Sagebrook Home will create 117 new jobs in Berkeley County; Palmetto Gourmet Foods will create 73 positions in Saluda County.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Platinum Award

Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.