Economic Development Archives

USA Rare Earth Inc. to invest $1.2B in Cherokee County

The new Cherokee County facility will produce rare earth magnets used in the defense, aerospace, medical and energy industries, among others.

Leadership Greenville announces Class 52 graduates

Since the program began in 1974, Leadership Greenville has had more than 2,500 participants.

Spartanburg Community College expands mechatronics opportunities through Union County Schools

The collaboration allows eligible students who successfully complete the career and technology center’s mechatronics program to receive articulated credits toward SCC’s mechatronics program.

SCRA awards $25K grant to Vet Media Group, adds Digital Site Box as member company

Digital Site Box of Greenville and Baysys Solutions of Charleston were welcomed as member companies.

SCRA awards $75K in grants to two Upstate startups

AmICompliant of Greenville and six other startups were welcomed as member companies.

VisitGreenvilleSC to move offices to Poinsett Plaza in downtown Greenville

The organization has leased a 7,812-square-foot suite on the fifth floor of the office building located at 104 S. Main St.

Composite materials manufacturer to set up near Greer, invest $17.5M

The company plans to invest $17.5 million in an existing facility at 1446 S. Buncombe Road south of Greer to supply the North American sports and leisure composite markets with advanced carbon composite material.

Greenville conference district plan includes Auro Hotels project, United Community expansion

The Furman Co. announced March 12 three local and national private partners chosen for the major mixed-use development: Auro Hotels, United Community and Hines.

Greenville County needs to boost industrial inventory, development agency says

Limited inventory of industrial sites is a challenge for economic development in Greenville County, according to the GADC.

SCRA awards $75K in grants to two Upstate startups

Atapic of North Charleston and Tada AI of Rock Hill each received a $25,000 startup grant from SCRA.