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Walmart To Build $220M Distribution Center In South Carolina
The 3 million-square-foot facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs in Dorchester County, SC.
Ross Stores Investing $68M In South Carolina
The apparel and home fashion company will expand its distribution operations in York County, SC, creating 700 new jobs.
McClancy Seasoning Investing $9.4M In South Carolina
The spice company is expanding its manufacturing and distribution operations and creating 108 new jobs at its two locations in Lancaster County, SC.
Carolinas: Developing A Successful Workforce
Both North Carolina and South Carolina continue to take steps to ensure their workforces are able to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, today.
Marion County, SC: Just Right For Growing Business
Marion County, SC has much to offer companies seeking a competitive edge while offering an unmatched quality of life at an affordable cost.
Manufacturing 4.0 Has Arrived
Locations that have diversified their high-tech growth sectors are well-positioned to thrive in a new age of manufacturing efficiency. The factory of the future has arrived, a.k.a. manufacturing 4.0.
Sumter Original Brewery Establishing Operations In South Carolina
The local craft brewery's $6.5 million investment will create 20 new jobs in Sumter County, SC.
Niagara Bottling Investing $70M In South Carolina
The beverage manufacturer will create 70 new jobs at its new operations in Florence, SC.
Prodigy Cabinetry Investing $2.5M In South Carolina
The newly-formed cabinetry manufacturing company will establish its manufacturing operations and headquarters in Greenville County, SC creating 80 jobs
GreenCore Materials Investing $10M In South Carolina
The plastics manufacturer will create 74 new jobs at a new manufacturing plant in Georgetown County, SC.
Optimized Armor Investing $3.7M In South Carolina
The armor steel supplier will establish new operations and create 100 jobs in York County, SC.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Expanding In South Carolina
The vehicle chassis manufacturer will invest more than $13.9 million and create 193 new jobs in Cherokee County, SC.
DIRTT Environmental Solutions Investing $18.5M In South Carolina
The interior construction company will create more than 100 new jobs at Legacy East Business Park in Rock Hill, SC.
McCall Farms Investing $50M In South Carolina Expansion
The producer of fresh canned vegetables and fruit will create 140 new jobs at its Florence County, SC operations.
Spartan Motors Creating 308 Jobs In South Carolina
The specialty vehicle manufacturer will invest $1.15 million to launch operations in Charleston County, SC.
A&R Logistics, Inc. Investing $60M In South Carolina
The chemical industry supply chain services company will establish an export facility in Berkeley County, creating more than 60 new jobs.
GE Appliances Investing $60M In South Carolina
The appliance manufacturer will begin water heater manufacturing at its Kershaw County, SC operations at a new Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
Adornus Cabinetry Launching Operations In South Carolina
The cabinet and vanity manufacturer will invest more than $10 million in its Lancaster County, SC manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters, creating 210 jobs.
Alo Investing $6M In South Carolina
The agricultural machinery company will create 44 jobs in Greenville County, SC over the next five years.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With James Chavez, South Carolina Power Team
James Chavez, President and Chief Executive Officer, South Carolina Power Team, discusses recent economic development successes, the Site Readiness Fund, workforce development and foreign investment.
Boise Cascade Investing $17.5M In South Carolina Expansion
A strategic location and access to a skilled workforce led the manufacturing company to expand its Chester County, SC facility to meet growing demand.
Greenwood Fabricating And Plating Expanding In South Carolina
The full-service fabrication, machining, assembly and electroplating job shop’s $17.1 million investment is projected to create an additional 31 new jobs in Greenwood County, SC.
South Carolina: Cherokee County Lands $75 Million Recycling Facility
Green Tech Solution, a subsidiary of an investment company based in Tianjin, China, will process plastics, scrap metal and electronics at the South Carolina plant.
September / October 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 5)
The September / October 2018 issue features locations that are foreign direct investment magnets, ports and Foreign Trade Zones, and an exclusive interview with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
The Carolinas: No Boundary To Growth
North and South Carolina recently adjusted the 334-mile border between them, but the growth potential of both states has no boundary.
Keurig Green Mountain Creating New Facility, 500 Jobs In South Carolina
The coffee company will invest $350 million to build a new, state-of-the art roasting and packaging facility in Spartanburg County, SC.
January / February 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 1)
The January / February 2018 Issue features the State of the Year and Deal of the Year winners, an exclusive interview with Arkansas’ governor, plus a look at utilities, automotive, food processing, and aerospace & defense.
2017 State Of The Year: South Carolina
The Palmetto State’s manufacturing base gets stronger while South Carolina invokes its can-do spirit and leverages impressive resources to expand a diverse set of new growth sectors.
Movement Mortgage Doubling HQ In South Carolina
The mortgage company is investing $18 million to expand its headquarters in Fort Mill, SC, and plans to add 700 new employees over the next five years.
South Carolina: York County Leads In Job Growth
In 1Q 2017, York County, SC had the highest percentage increase of employment among the 346 largest counties in the U.S.
Duke Energy Plans To Strengthen South Carolina Energy Grid
Over the next decade, jobs and economic growth are expected to result from the $3 billion investment in the Power/Forward Carolinas initiative.
September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)
The September / October 2017 features a tour of high-tech hubs, plus a look at the logistics and advanced manufacturing industries. Also, New Mexico, Mississippi, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Safeplast NA Investing $4.3M In South Carolina Headquarters
The manufacturer of hose protectors and binding products will invest $4.3 million in a new North American headquarters facility in Pickens County, SC.
Military Economic Impact Reaches $24.1 Billion In South Carolina
The Palmetto State is home to eight major military installations and numerous facilities, supporting 62,520 in Department of Defense personnel with $2.6 billion in payroll.
GE Healthcare Expanding South Carolina MRI Plant
The $40M expansion is projected to create 100 jobs at the company’s existing MRI components production operations in Columbia, SC.
Primate Breeding, Research Firm Investing $2M In South Carolina
By the end of 2017, Alpha Genesis, Inc. will create up to 30 new jobs at its headquarters facilities in Yemassee, SC.
State Focus: The Carolina Closeness
While North and South Carolina are clearly separate entities, they share more than a border when it comes to business.
January/February 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 1)
The State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards are the focus of Business Facilities January/February 2016 issue, plus an Automotive Industry Focus.
JTEKT North America Expanding Upstate SC Operations
JTEKT North America is investing $1.75 million to establish North American headquarters at Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville County, SC.
Renaissance in Medical Plastics
Our aging population is the driving force behind tremendous growth in the plastics and medical device industries. Where will you grow your facility?
