February 11, 2026
Coastal Precast Systems selects Laurens County for first South Carolina operation
Coastal Precast Systems $9 million investment will create 70 new jobs in Laurens County
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February 10, 2026
Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations
Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite) has announced that it’s $63 million investment to expand operations in Laurens County, creating 13 new jobs.
February 3, 2026
Huwell US Inc. selects Cherokee County for first US operation
Huwell US Inc. selects Cherokee County for first US operation with a $11.6 million investment that will create 25 new jobs
November 21, 2017
Spartanburg Plant Marks 50 Years of Manufacturing
The plant, today known as Auriga Polymers Inc., opened in 1966 as a fiber plant named Hystron and manufacturing in 2017.
October 24, 2017
Upstate Hosts SEUS-Japan 40th Annual Joint Meeting
This week, more than 450 delegates from Japan and seven southeastern U.S. states visited Greenville for the Southeast-U.S.-Japan Association (SEUS-Japan) 40th Annual Joint Meeting.
August 31, 2017
Spirit of the Upstate, Local Economic Developer of the Year Recognized
A longtime regional utility leader and Anderson County’s Economic Development leader were honored this week for contributions to the Upstate economy by the Upstate SC Alliance.
August 7, 2017
Laurens Teachers Learn from Summer Manufacturing Jobs
Steel-toed boots, safety glasses and sophisticated robotics will likely resonate among this year’s summer memories for a group of Laurens County educators.
July 31, 2017
Tech Firm Sees Upstate as ‘Digital Mini Mecca’
“We planned to set up shop elsewhere,” says Shields, “but a stop in Greenville changed everything.”
July 20, 2017
The Upstate’s Growing Business Support Sector
Companies staking a claim in the Upstate include accounting, international staffing, construction and corrugated packaging and shipping solutions.
July 17, 2017
Upstate Global Competitiveness Council
The Global Competitiveness Council will include four focus areas that are contained within the export and FDI plans.
May 24, 2017
Arts add vibrancy, value to Upstate South Carolina’s economy
Creative enterprise in the state engenders a core impact of $9.2 billion and 78,682 jobs and a full impact of $13.3 billion and 107,614 jobs.
May 9, 2017
State incentives structure should consider high-impact jobs
“What are you doing about headquarters?” That question comes up time and again during events geared around economic development, asked in the recognition that corporate headquarters operations are a highly sought business operation for most metropolitan communities.
April 7, 2017
South Carolina’s Technical Colleges: An Asset to Residents & Business Alike
South Carolina’s Technical College System is a role model for our nation and has shaped both the people and the economy of our state since its creation 55 years ago.
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