The Heart of Growth

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

From innovative start-ups to multi national enterprises, a diverse mix of businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations are relocating and expanding in the Central SC Region.

Shared Development, Shared Growth, Shared Prosperity

The Central SC Region has welcomed jobs
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Owen Steel Company, Inc.

Date: December 10, 2010
County: Richland County
Investment: $5,100,000
Jobs Created: 30
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Fabricates structrual steel
# of Employees: 230
Website: http://www.owensteel.com

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center

Date: December 7, 2010
County: Lexington County
Investment: $125,000,000
Jobs Created: 2000
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Distribution center for internet retailer
# of Employees: 2684
Website: http://www.amazon.com

ACS Cleaning Products

Date: November 18, 2010
County: Clarendon County
Investment: $7,750,000
Jobs Created: 100
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Sponges, pads & non-woven products for specialty industrial markets
# of Employees: 15
Website: http://www.scrubble.com/

Husqvarna

Date: November 1, 2010
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $105,000,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: Sweden
Description: Riding lawn tractors
# of Employees: 800
Website: http://www.husqvarna.com

REI Automation

Date: October 19, 2010
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Investment: $500,000
Jobs Created: 15
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Factory automation & machinery design
# of Employees: 80
Website: http://www.reiautomation.com

TD Bank

Date: October 12, 2010
County: Lexington County
Jobs Created: 50
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: Canada
Description: Banking & financial services
# of Employees: 514
Website: http://www.tdbank.com/

Atlantic SE Airlines Inc.

Date: September 21, 2010
County: Lexington County
Jobs Created: 75
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Aircraft maintenance
Website: http://www.expressjet.com/

Aflac

Date: September 13, 2010
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Jobs Created: 120
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Life & health insurance
# of Employees: 572
Website: http://www.aflac.com

TB Kawashima USA Inc.

Date: August 16, 2010
County: Kershaw County
Investment: $9,000,000
Jobs Created: 50
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: Japan
Description: Automotive & aerospace interior fabric
# of Employees: 140
Website: http://www.tb-kawashima.co.jp/english/

Cargill

Date: August 3, 2010
County: Lexington County
Investment: $8,900,000
Jobs Created: 150
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Beef processing & packaged beef products
# of Employees: 220
Website: http://www.cargill.com/

Palmetto State Armory LLC

Date: May 20, 2010
County: Richland County
Investment: $3,000,000
Jobs Created: 50
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Firearms & accessories
# of Employees: 230
Website: http://www.palmettostatearmory.com

Kaydon Corporation

Date: May 19, 2010
County: Sumter County
Investment: $8,900,000
Jobs Created: 75
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Custom bearings
Website: http://www.kaydonbearings.com/