Business Notes
M.B. Kahn Launches New Website One of the nation’s leading construction management firms launched its revamped website today to give its customers more access and information. The new M. B. Kahn website can be found at www.mbkahn.com and includes client testimonials, an updated portfolio of projects, a list of services, breaking news and much more. [...]
South Carolina Welcomes National, International Trade Partners this Weekend
South Carolina will open the 5th Annual Southeastern U.S. Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) trade conference on Sunday in Myrtle Beach. More than 300 Canadian and US business and government leaders will connect at the Marriott Resort at Grand Dunes to promote trade and investment opportunities during the three-day conference that will highlight areas for collaboration, encourage [...]
Frontier Communications Expands Operations in Horry County and Creating 110 New Jobs
Frontier Communications, a provider of telephone, television and internet services, announced plans today to expand its Horry County operations. The expansion is expected to generate 110 new jobs. “Frontier Communications places its customers first, and this new call center will give us more resources to provide great service,” said Ken Arndt, president-East Region for Frontier, [...]
US Fibers Expanding Operations in Edgefield County with $5.5 Million Investment
US Fibers, a recycler of PET Post Industrial and Post Consumer material, announced plans today to expand its current Edgefield County operation. The $5.5 million investment is expected to generate 48 new jobs. “This investment and expansion represents another important step in our evolution as a major recycled PET fiber producer. We appreciate the excellent [...]
Pepsi Bottler to Expand in Chesterfield County
Officials with independent Pepsi bottler Carolina Canners Inc. today announced plans to expand their Chesterfield County facility. The $20.8 million investment is expected to generate at least 10 new jobs. “We are excited to move forward with this investment that will enable us to maintain our competitive position as an Independent Pepsi Bottler. For 44 years [...]
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Goldsmith wins Excellence in Leadership Award Leading Age South Carolina has named Walter Goldsmith, chairman of the board of directors at The Woodlands at Furman, its Excellence in Leadership Award winner for 2012. This annual award recognizes individuals and governing boards that demonstrate excellence in leadership or governance accountability when it comes to senior living [...]
JTEKT Automotive Expands in Greenville County with $102 Million Investment
This morning, automotive components manufacturer JTEKT Automotive South Carolina announced plans to expand its Greenville County operation. The $102 million investment is expected to generate at least 80 new jobs over the next two years. “We are excited about expanding our manufacturing operation in Greenville County. The South Carolina facility will give us the opportunity [...]
Myrtle Beach Speedway is about to (re)Start its Engines
The Myrtle Beach Speedway grand reopening may not be until May 5, but at a sneek peek yesterday complete with free lunch for the roughly 400 attendees, indications are that the Grand Strand is ready for green flag racing. Andre Bauer, one of the candidates for the newly drawn 7th Congressional District and a former [...]
Duke Sandwich Establishing New Plant in Anderson County
Duke Sandwich Productions, a maker of a variety of sandwich spreads, dips, dressings and dessert items today announced plans to locate its new production facility in Anderson County. The $5 million investment is expected to generate 45 new jobs over the next five years. “We are pleased to move forward with plans to locate our [...]
Ross Stores Selects York County for New Distribution Facility
Ross Stores Inc. will open a new distribution and warehousing facility in York County. Under a five year program, the new 1.2 million square foot facility is expected to generate approximately 600 new jobs over that time period. Ross plans to use the new Rock Hill facility to distribute merchandise to its retail stores located [...]
