Planning with PurposeGreenville is growing — and City planners are working to ensure that growth supports the community’s long-term vision. During National Planning Month, City Manager Shannon Lavrin highlighted the team’s focus on intentional,...
South Carolina’s manufacturing and pharmaceutical employers continue pouring new investment into the state to capitalize on its competitive costs, logistics, and workforce. Between 2011 and 2026, the Palmetto State announced more than 1,600...
What could Greenville look like in 2050, and what must we do today to ensure more residents share in its prosperity? That’s what 100 business and civic leaders set out to explore through the Greenville Chamber’s “Big Bets” series. Over the past...
Rare earth minerals and permanent magnets are key to a range of critical industries including defense and aerospace, AI infrastructure, the manufacturing of semiconductors, automotives, robotics, and medical devices. USA Rare Earth’s recently...
Nestlé is moving production from its Ohio factory to Gaffney, building on a previous investment in its South Carolina operation. In 2024, the company announced a $150 million investment in its Cherokee County facility to add a production line and...
South Carolina added jobs at a faster pace in September, extending a yearlong stretch of employment growth across the state. Payroll employment grew 2.3% over the past year, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, with...
SC’s state-run small business incubator will help startups develop new technologies and land government contracts.
Wire 3, a leading 100 percent fiber internet provider, announced that construction is underway in Easley, marking another step in the company’s South Carolina expansion. Powered by a fully funded $19 million investment, the Easley expansion will...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the South Carolina District Office opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from South Carolina. National...
Plans to modernize Bon Secours Wellness Arena and transform its surrounding property into a downtown entertainment district are moving forward following approval of proposed site improvements by the City of Greenville’s Design Review Board. The...
The Greenville City Council approved an ordinance appropriating $10.77 million from the city’s Parking Fund to support property acquisition and...
Find Great People (FGP), a leading recruitment and consulting firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, announced the acquisition of Generational Performance Solutions (GPS), a consulting firm specializing in generational workforce...
CurTec USA (CurTec), a high-performance packaging manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 10 jobs. Founded in 1991, CurTec produces plastic drums, pails and...
Re:Build, an integrated engineering and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its advanced composites manufacturing operations in York County. The company’s approximately $20 million investment will create 150 skilled manufacturing and...
PowerParts Group, a provider of mission-critical components and field services for gas and steam power turbines, has acquired Precision Profiles, LLC, a manufacturer of high-precision turbine airfoils serving customers in the power generation,...
It’s no secret that rural communities face different realities and challenges than urban environments, from smaller populations to fewer large corporations that can provide employment. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, which covers Maryland,...
The Falls Park Conference District, featuring a “uniquely Greenville” conference center, an adjacent hotel and surrounding mixed-use buildings, will become a landmark destination for meeting attendees, residents, and the broader Greenville...
Adeptus USA (Adeptus), a wood products manufacturer, announced it has selected Anderson County to establish its first South Carolina operation. The company’s $215.56 million investment will create 217 jobs. Adeptus’ new facility, located at 1205...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations, including the South Carolina Research Authority, through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership...
In August, South Carolina saw both job growth and home values increase, according to a new regional economic snapshot by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. "South Carolina's job growth accelerated in August, adding 10,800 jobs on net," said...