On Jan. 2, AnMed partnered with Elite Integrated Therapy Centers, which has six of its eight locations in Anderson, Powdersville, Belton and Seneca. The partnership will allow for expanded training for staff along with patient services. Elite will continue to provide physical, occupational and speech therapy to its patients.
Westminster gets a new poultry plant
Dutch-based poultry processor Meyn Food Processing Technology, under its subsidiary Meyn America, announced an expansion into Oconee County. According to the governor’s office, the business is investing roughly $50 million in the project.
This comes just months after the business opened its 80,000-square-foot facility in the Oconee Industry and Technology Park in Westminster, which serves as a distribution center.
The 200,000-square-foot facility in Oconee County will also serve as the company’s headquarters of manufacturing and corporate offices in the Americas. The investment is expected to bring 172 new jobs to the area and is projected to begin operations in 2027.
Green Pond Landing Center turns 10
Anderson’s The Green Pond Landing and Event Center turned 10 on Dec. 19, 2024, commemorating a decade of economic contributions to the city through the Green Pond Landing Project.
The project represents an effort of joined forces between the county and the state’s Department of Natural Resources. Since the project began in 2014, it has had a $116 million impact on the city’s development through three Bassmaster Classics hosted on Lake Hartwell, two Fishers of Men National Championships and two Ray Scott Championships, among several others.
The Green Pond Landing and Event Center is located at 470 Green Pond Road in Anderson.
Cater’s Lake Revitalization
The city of Anderson broke ground on the revitalization of Cater’s Lake in late December.
Plans for the $5.8 million project includes paved roads, planting and fostering of indigenous plants, a new covered bridge, and nesting islands for birds.
The project will result in the permanent closure of the intersection at Hiawatha Drive and East Greenville Street to allow for the installation of new traffic lights at Mauldin and East Greenville streets.
