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State and community leaders graduate from South Carolina economic development training program

The S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and S.C.

Hemingway Sewing Solutions establishing operations in Williamsburg County

Hemingway Sewing Solutions, a subsidiary of Beverly Knits – one of the largest circular knitters in the United States – today announced plans t

Pratrivero USA establishing operations in Orangeburg County

Pratrivero USA, a division of

ACI Plastics South establishing operations in Pickens County

ACI Plastics South, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, today announced plans to establish operations in Pickens County. The company’s $4 million investment will create 21 new jobs.

FROMM Group expanding its U.S. Strapping Company, Inc. division in Lancaster County

U.S. Strapping Company, Inc., a division of FROMM Group, today announced plans to expand its operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $34.6 million investment will create 63 new jobs.

Going Green: Recycling impact in South Carolina

Global Recycling Day may only come once a year, but in South Carolina, impactful recycling work is happening daily. In advance of Global Recycling Day 2022 (Friday, March 18), SC Commerce and the Recycling Market Development Advisory Council (RMDAC) unveiled its RMDAC 2021 Annual Report, featuring record-setting industry figures.

CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County

CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will create 32 new jobs over the next five years.

Koch & Co., Inc. establishing operations in Barnwell County

Koch & Co., Inc., an American-made door and cabinet manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $5.1 million investment will create 101 new jobs.

Trane Technologies’ Thermo King to expand operations in Greenville County

Thermo King®, the transport refrigeration brand of global climate innovator 

Ingram Micro expanding operations in Spartanburg County

Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C.

Lollis Metals expanding operations in Anderson County

Lollis Metals Fabrication Inc. (Lollis Metals), a metal fabrication and machine shop, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County.

S.C. rural summit reconvenes in-person programming, connecting statewide rural development leaders

South Carolina’s various rural regions are home to unique communities, steeped in rich traditions and culture. To celebrate the economic development opportunities and solutions as distinctive as the communities, statewide rural leaders convened in Rock Hill for the 32nd Annual S.C. Rural Summit on March 6 – 8.

BMW expanding operations in Spartanburg County with new press shop

BMW announced today that the company is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million investment will create 200 new jobs.

News in Automotive: B2B matchmaker creates opportunities for SC suppliers and OEMs

B2BWith an economic impact of $27 billion, the automotive industry is a major driver in the Palmetto State. To accelerate the advancement of this sector, the South Carolina Automotive Summit – which wraps up Thursday – brings together top minds in the industry each year.

Bintelli LLC expanding operations in Charleston County

Bintelli LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $455,000 investment will create 72 new jobs.