Governor McMaster issues “PowerSC” executive order during Energy Summit
June 9, 2023
"...PowerSC will work with the state’s energy stakeholders to develop strategic plans to ensure South Carolina has the energy capacity to meet the needs of the state’s economic development and population growth."
Supply chain demand fuels rise in spec buildings across South Carolina
June 8, 2023
"The demand for speculative industrial buildings that can also be used for distribution and logistics is growing statewide, with no significant slow down in sight."
Downtown Columbia's Main Street experiences revival with business expansions, new ventures
June 4, 2023
"Downtown Columbia's Main Street experiences a dynamic transformation with multiple businesses expanding or establishing a presence."
Columbia brewery launches sustainable digital can printing
June 2, 2023
"By pioneering eco-friendly printing practices, Peak Drift is now making its printing solutions available to other breweries and special events — with the hopes to expand its reach in the future."
Twofer: SC State offering new mechatronics engineering major to meet industry demands
May 19, 2023
SC State has launched a degree program in mechatronics engineering, a discipline that merges mechanical engineering and electrical engineering
Pet Supplies Plus Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Distribution Center in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
May 19, 2023
Milestone Achievement to Service Leading Pet Retail Franchise Brands, Create Hundreds of Jobs in the Community
Xerxes establishing first South Carolina operations in Richland County, SC
May 17, 2023
The company will create approximately 80 new jobs
USC invests in SC’s future with 5 new research institutes
May 12, 2023
'New institutes to advance innovation in key areas including infectious disease mitigation, STEM education and the quality of South Carolina’s water"
FN America, LLC expanding Richland County operations
May 3, 2023
$18 million investment will create approximately 102 new jobs
National ice cream company to open distribution center in Columbia
May 3, 2023
"Hershey Creamery Co., the producer of Hershey’s Ice Cream, has leased property to open a distribution center in northeast Columbia."
There’s a national shortage of a children’s drug. This Columbia manufacturer is stepping up
April 25, 2023
"A Columbia pharmaceutical manufacturer is ramping up production of a critically needed drug in response to a national shortage."
Registered Apprenticeship Programs: Don't Leave Money on the Table
April 13, 2023
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