News & Media | Central South Carolina

Manning manufacturer shifts focus in pandemic to help businesses

July 27, 2020

COVID-19 has had a negative effect on many across the country, but one manufacturer saw it as an opportunity to partner with a software company and create an innovative way to stay in business while adapting to the new normal.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding operations in Lexington County

July 9, 2020

$215.8 million investment will create 380 new jobs

Local Economic Development Community Unites to Grow Region’s Knowledge Economy

July 2, 2020

The Central SC Alliance is excited to join a collaborative partnership with the Richland County Economic Development Office (RCEDO) on an economic development action plan promoting the growth of knowledge-based industries.

COVID-19 Resources

June 10, 2020

During the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we continue to prepare for the needs of businesses. Our dedicated team is available to answer questions and to assist our regional businesses, allies and members. The Central SC team will continue to populate this list with additional resources as they become available.

Red Rock Developments Announces Sandy Run Industrial Park

April 15, 2020

The new destination for approximately 760.9 acres of industrial, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution in the Midlands of South Carolina.

Peralta Woodworks manufacturing intubation boxes to help protect health care workers

April 13, 2020

Businesses across the country are doing what they can to help fight COVID-19. That includes local manufacturer Peralta Woodworks, Inc., which is producing intubation boxes to help protect health care workers.

How a tiny 3D printing startup became a critical supplier of face shields

April 9, 2020

Amid heartbreaking tales of shortages and price gouging, South Carolina’s ZVerse pivoted to tackle the crisis and is on track to produce 20 million shields.