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June 19, 2025

Westwood Expanding Abbeville County Operations

Westwood, a manufacturer of small modular homes and sheds, is expanding its Abbeville County facility to accommodate continued growth. The company is investing $2.85 million and creating 42 new jobs to increase its capacity to produce sheds and homes.

May 8, 2025

Xoted Biotechnology Labs establishing operations in Spartanburg County

Xoted Biotechnology Labs, a cutting-edge research and development center, will establish operations in Spartanburg County. The $4.2 million investment marks a significant advancement in sustainable biotechnology and scientific innovation, creating 34 new job opportunities at launch.

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April 16, 2025

Lift-Tek expanding Oconee County operations

 Lift Technologies, Inc. (Lift-Tek), a material handling manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. A subsidiary of Cascade Corporation, the company’s multimillion-dollar investment will create 41 new jobs. 

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January 7, 2025

Luck Companies growing quarry operations across South Carolina

Luck Companies, a provider of crushed stone aggregates and environmental performance products, is growing its quarry operations across South Carolina, including in Spartanburg County. The combined investment of $450 million will create 70 new jobs.

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January 2, 2025

Kuzco Lighting expands U.S. operations in Greenville County

Kuzco Lighting, a leader in modern decorative lighting solutions, is opening a new distribution facility in Greenville, South Carolina. The company’s approximately $1 million investment will create 20 new jobs over the next five years.

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August 22, 2019

We Make that Here

GVLtoday explores products manufactured in Upstate region, and we built on that list: things you might find at home or work; and items used by industries.

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April 25, 2019

Move Up Talent Initiative a Tool for Employers

Move Up, a regional talent initiative spearheaded by the Upstate SC Alliance, includes a website, brand and digital marketing campaign that sell job opportunities and quality of life across the region.

March 8, 2019

Opportunity Zones in the Upstate

Within South Carolina’s Upstate, 25 Census Tracts are designated as “Opportunity Zones” ripe for investment by holders of longterm, patient capital.

February 14, 2019

Talking Talent with HTI

As part of our #TeamUpstate storytelling, we recently spoke with HTI CEO Herb Dew about how workforce and talent affect economic growth and sustainability.

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