SCSU partners with electronics giant Samsung
January 8, 2021
South Carolina State University signs agreement with Samsung for partnership supporting students for careers in STEM-related fields.
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC establishing operations in Clarendon County, SC
December 23, 2020
New facility will expand company’s welding and machining capabilities.
Sigmatex Carbon Textile Solutions, Inc. announces new North American headquarters with expansion in Orangeburg County, SC
December 16, 2020
Sigmatex Carbon Textile Solutions, Inc. (Sigmatex), a world leader in the manufacturing of carbon fiber textiles, today announced plans to expand operations in Orangeburg County. The more than $4.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs.
Season's Greetings from the Central SC Region
December 14, 2020
As the 2020 year comes to a close, we wish you the happiest of holiday seasons from the #HeartofSC.
Belk investing in upgrades at Richland County Distribution Center
December 10, 2020
Belk, the nation’s largest private department store chain, will invest $2.5 million over the next five years to make improvements to its distribution center in Richland County, SC.
Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. expanding operations in Richland County, SC
December 9, 2020
Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi), a global leading supplier of ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs), today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The $55 million investment will create 40 new jobs.
‘Create Opportunity Columbia’ Workforce Development Initiative Launches with Midlands Technical College
December 9, 2020
Richland County is investing in an innovative training and recruiting program creating a talent pipeline to increase the number and diversity of software engineers to meet local demand in the area’s growing technology industry. The public-private partnership aims to cultivate a pipeline of in-demand software engineers through screening, training and employment.
Allied Air Enterprises, Inc. expanding operations in Orangeburg County, SC
December 9, 2020
Allied Air Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International, Inc., today announced plans to expand operations in Orangeburg County, SC. The more than $35.7 million investment will create 20 new jobs.
How Columbia lured in White Claw brewery and canning plant
November 29, 2020
When the brewers of White Claw hard seltzer landed at the Columbia airport in August, they boarded a bus and were handed laptops. Richland County’s largest and fastest-paced sales pitch in recent history was about to begin.
803 Industrial Park coming to Lexington County, SC
November 25, 2020
A new industrial park that will provide nearly one million square feet of space has just been announced in Lexington County, while ground breaking for Building One, a 204,120 square foot speculative building, is planned for early 2021.
Columbia pharmaceutical firm to help rollout COVID-19 vaccine
November 20, 2020
Ritedose will partner with ApiJet as part of the federal government’s Operation Warp Speed to fill up to 45 million doses per month of vaccines.
TIME announces "The Best Inventions of 2020"; Van Robotics' ABii named among 100 companies
November 20, 2020
Van Robotics' robot tutor, ABii, has been named among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2020