FORE! SC to Become TaylorMade’s North American Golf Ball Manufacturing Headquarters

With the South Carolina weather beginning to warm and become ideal for the state that’s “First in Golf,” officials with TaylorMade Golf Company announced that they will establish a new state-of-the-art golf ball production facility in Pickens County with an investment of $13 million. “The opportunity to have a permanent home in Pickens County was […]

South Carolina’s Exports Reach Record Numbers in 2012

  Breaking ground on the new South Carolina Inland Port (SCIP) in Spartanburg County among 200 port users, stakeholders, community leaders, and elected officials, Governor Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, and the State Ports Authority announced today that the state’s 2012 exports totaled nearly $25.3 billion in goods sold to 197 countries […]

Experts Project “SC Offshore Drilling Act” Could Create 7,500 Jobs

  Designed to add South Carolina to the nation’s 5-year plan for offshore exploration and production, the South Carolina Offshore Drilling Act would add a crucial step in safely developing the state’s natural resources according to the bill’s sponsor Congressman Jeff Duncan. Congressman Duncan introduced this legislation last July as an amendment in the House […]

Ready! Aim! Relocate!

  Embarking on his own economic development mission of sorts, South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC 3rd District) is encouraging  production relocation to the Palmetto State by one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. In a letter dated January 23 of this year, Congressman Duncan encouraged George Kollitides, the CEO of the parent company […]

Michelin North America Investing $200 Million in Anderson County

  Tire maker Michelin North America will expand its existing rubber production operations in Anderson County. The $200 million investment is expected to generate 100 new jobs. “I am proud to say this new expansion at this facility is one of the lynchpins that will allow us to maintain Michelin’s industry leadership in providing customers […]

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