
Drug Shortages Are a Boon to One Industry: Compounding Pharmacies
August 7, 2023
"Relentless drug shortages are fueling a niche sector that operates outside the realm of the traditional pharmaceutical industry: compounding pharmacies."

Midlands Technical College launches first mobile HEO program, receives support from Truist
July 21, 2023
"...[T]he genius of this new program is not just about the funding of the equipment, facilities, and instructors. People who are interested in heavy equipment operating jobs can go to school with little, if any, out-of-pocket costs."

The City of Columbia becomes the first city/county in South Carolina to receive LEED Certification
July 20, 2023
"The City becomes the first city or county in South Carolina to receive LEED certification and joins a group of 40 cities or counties worldwide..."

Mungo Homes expanding corporate headquarters in Richland County, SC
July 19, 2023
$10 million investment will create 40 new jobs

CONNEX South Carolina Available to SC Manufacturers
July 18, 2023
Now available to South Carolina manufacturers, "free online platform that provides one-stop access to manufacturers in the state to connect with each other, find local suppliers, discover new business opportunities, and manage their supply chains."

Central SC Region sees record capital investments halfway through 2023
July 11, 2023
Just six months into 2023, the Central SC Region has toppled prior record years in announced capital investments.

City of Columbia Ranks #1 Best Place to Live in South Carolina
July 6, 2023
Local Real Estate agents rank the top nine places to call home in the Palmetto State

$20M, 600 new jobs: President Biden talks economy, jobs at Flex LTD in West Columbia
July 6, 2023
"Biden said Flex will partner with Enphase Energy to manufacture microinverters used for solar panels. Enphase will invest approximately $60 million in capital investments nationwide and create 1800 jobs with this partnership."

Central SC Alliance & CSCA Committee of 100 Welcome New Board Members in FY 2023
July 5, 2023
The Central SC Alliance and Central SC Committee of 100 welcome new members to their Boards of Directors with the start of the new fiscal year.

SC State University receives grant to boost their Agriculture and Family Consumer Science programs
June 30, 2023
S.C. State University has been awarded a multi-million dollar grant to support programs related to agriculture.

Mixon Seed buys Wannamaker Seed; company promises $750,000 investment, 10 new jobs in St. Matthews
June 27, 2023
"The investment will be in facility and equipment upgrades with an eye to increasing capacity."

US Energy Sec tours West Columbia EV charger plant during multi-state clean energy trip
June 27, 2023
"The factory tour was part of a multi-state road trip by the secretary highlighting the impacts of the Biden administration’s marquee clean energy legislation..."