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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Tri-County Electric Cooperative

Date: December 8, 2021
County: Richland County
Investment: $12,000,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Electric Cooperative
# of Employees: 58
Website: https://tri-countyelectric.net/

Vertical Roots

Date: November 15, 2021
County: Lexington County
Investment: $7,604,080
Jobs Created: 14
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Hydroponic farming producing pesticide-free, non-GMO, flavorful lettuce
# of Employees: 12
Website: https://www.verticalroots.com/

AVANTech, LLC

Date: November 10, 2021
County: Richland County
Investment: $3,600,000
Jobs Created: 17
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Radioactive & industrial water treatment solutions
# of Employees: 100
Website: http://avantechinc.com/

Sea Pro Boats

Date: October 5, 2021
County: Newberry County
Investment: $3,700,000
Jobs Created: 50
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Manufacturer of bay boats & center console boats
# of Employees: 215
Website: http://www.seapromfg.com

Home Depot Inc. Bistline Drive

Date: September 23, 2021
County: Lexington County
Investment: $0
Jobs Created: 23
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Home improvement products distribution
Website: https://www.homedepot.com

iLending Columbia

Date: September 16, 2021
County: Richland County
Investment: $0
Jobs Created: 40
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Automotive refinancing services
# of Employees: 40
Website: https://ilendingcarloanrefinancing.com/

Premium Peanut LLC (GA)

Date: September 8, 2021
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $64,300,000
Jobs Created: 130
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Peanut shelling services
Website: https://www.premiumpnut.com

Metso Outotec

Date: September 1, 2021
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Investment: $3,000,000
Jobs Created: 13
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: Finland
Description: Rock & minerals processing equipment; pump manufacturing operations
# of Employees: 130
Website: http://www.metso.com

Cypress Creek Renewables - Gilbert, SC

Date: August 4, 2021
County: Lexington County
Investment: $100,000,000
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Solar energy farms
Website: http://ccrenew.com/

BRN Sleep Products USA

Date: July 23, 2021
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $4,300,000
Jobs Created: 300
Activity Type: New
Country: Turkey
Description: Mattresses and box springs
# of Employees: 50
Website: https://brnbed.com

Nephron Nitrile

Date: July 15, 2021
County: Lexington County
Investment: $100,000,000
Jobs Created: 250
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Nitrile gloves
Website: https://www.nephronpharm.com/

Prestage Foods

Date: July 8, 2021
County: Kershaw County
Investment: $150,000,000
Jobs Created: 292
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Poultry & turkey production & processing
# of Employees: 115
Website: https://www.prestagefoods.com/