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
December 18, 2020
Rankings, Recognitions and the Upstate
The Southeast has dominated lists for business climate, capital investment and population growth – and these ideas are still ringing true in 2020. See how the Upstate landed in 2020 rankings & recognitions.
November 18, 2020
‘Skill Up’ platform aims to connect individuals with career pathways
Skill Up, an Upstate talent initiative, highlights short-term career paths to in-demand occupations.
October 29, 2020
Entering the U.S. market: an international growth story
South Carolina is known globally as a production powerhouse, and that means there’s a world of opportunity here for businesses who serve the manufacturing and industrial sectors. International manufacturing consultant Valantic talks about getting in on the action.
July 16, 2020
SC Technical College System Building a Workforce
South Carolina Technical College System supports industry workforce development and training needs. Learn how here.
June 1, 2020
Upstate SC: A Manufacturing Powerhouse for Combating a Pandemic
Upstate South Carolina companies pivot quickly to meet product demands from coronavirus.
May 5, 2020
Standard Textile: Retooling for Resilience
Standard Textile retools its Union, South Carolina, facility to provide medical PPE gowns, demonstrating the innovation and resilience found within the Upstate.
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 and the Upstate
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting global supply chains and daily business operations, a number of resources are available to affected companies.
March 20, 2020
Ireland and the Upstate: Demystifying Foreign Markets
Ireland-South Carolina Business Partnership explores international business opportunities to between manufacturing and technology companies and demystify foreign markets.
January 28, 2020
Sage Automotive Interiors: Woven Throughout Automotive
Sage Automotive Interiors shares how product design, a strong workforce, and Upstate locations help it to excel in the automobile industry.
January 2, 2020
Who’s Moving to the Upstate?
An average of 30 people move to Upstate South Carolina daily. We may be biased, but we think it’s because the Upstate is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Where are they coming from, and what does it mean for our economy?
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