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
Victory Boats celebrates new facility in Winnsboro, SC with ribbon cutting
November 19, 2020
Victory Boats, a sister company to Sea Pro Boats, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Winnsboro, SC location.
Construction on the new White Claw Seltzer plant to begin soon
November 11, 2020
Mark Anthony Brewing, Inc.'s state-of-the-art Richland County, SC facility will begin construction soon and is anticipated to be operational by Summer 2021 for production of White Claw Hard Seltzer and other products.
Mark Anthony Brewing building $400 million state-of-the-art facility in Richland County, SC to keep up with explosive demand for White Claw Hard Seltzer
November 10, 2020
Mark Anthony Brewing, producer of popular beverage products White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Mike's Harder Lemonade and Cayman Jack Cocktails, plans to build a new state-of-the-art brewery and production facility in Richland County, SC. The company’s $400 million investment will create 300 new jobs and represents one the largest economic investments in Richland County history. This will be one of the largest breweries built in the U.S. in over 25 years.
S.C. companies honored for manufacturing excellence
October 30, 2020
Companies from around South Carolina were honored during the S.C. Manufacturing Conference for their contributions to the state's manufacturing industry, including many located in the Central SC Region.
Brewer Renewables establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
October 28, 2020
Brewer Renewables, a subsidiary of Seahorse Capital, today announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $85 million into the new operations.