CEDC is inviting existing Columbia County entrepreneurs and those who are interested in starting a small business to submit applications for Columbia County’s new 2026 Microenterprise Grant Program. The program will make grants of up to $20,000...
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...
A new study commissioned by the Central SC Alliance (CSCA) identifies advanced manufacturing and supply chain development as Central South Carolina’s strongest near-term opportunities for attracting life sciences investment. The study highlights...
Brose Sitech, a leading supplier of car seats, structures and interior components, announced it selects Richland County for its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The company’s $29.5 million investment will create 330 jobs. Brose Sitech develops...
Amick Farms, a poultry processor in Batesburg, announced that it is expanding its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Edgefield County. The company’s $54.78 million investment will create 40 jobs. Founded in 1941, Amick Farms is a...
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...
SteelFab Inc. (SteelFab), a leader in the steel fabrication industry, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Richland County. The company’s $30 million investment will create 100 jobs. Headquartered in...
SC’s state-run small business incubator will help startups develop new technologies and land government contracts.
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...
A Columbia-based pharmaceutical manufacturer has announced the expansion of its laboratories to partner with life-sciences companies around the state and nation.
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...
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,...
College students, residents, and business leaders are “overall satisfied with the Midlands area,” but there is some disconnect in their views and room for improvement. Those are the major finding in the Elevate Midlands 2026 report. Done annually...
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...
Magnus Development Partners announces the ground breaking of Gateway 2, a 226,800-square-foot Class A industrial building and fourth development development at 803 Park. Gateway 2 will deliver in Q2 2027 and feature 18 dock doors, 50’ x 54’ bay...
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Charleston-based design-build firm BEHKO is entering the Columbia industrial market. Magnus Development Partners has selected the company to lead construction and provide structural and MEP design for a new...
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased by 0.8 points to 89.4 (1985=100) in August, down from 90.2 in July. The Present Situation Index — based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market...