tag:www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com,2005:/categories/economic-developmentEconomic Development | Charleston Business Your Business Resource for Charleston & The Lowcountry2024-02-23T17:35:25-05:00urn:uuid:6b522ee5-5502-4252-91c4-382697b9a4a22024-02-20T17:47:30-05:002024-02-23T17:35:25-05:00Furman Athletics Announces Major Renovations To Timmons Arena2024-02-20 17:47:47 -0500David DykesFurman's NCAA Division I athletics program includes 19 varsity programs, over 350 student-athletes<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:95499980-8efb-4982-8b91-6a8b9e92f52a2024-02-14T16:03:36-05:002024-02-22T14:55:50-05:00EnerSys Selects Greenville, South Carolina, to Advance its Lithium Battery Production in the United States2024-02-14 16:04:14 -0500David Dykes$500 million investment with potential to create 500 jobs<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0297d35b-aeba-4793-9a6c-b51e213a15902024-02-06T13:00:00-05:002024-02-23T08:35:50-05:00ZF Plans $500 Million Investment, Brings Next Generation Mobility to Gray Court2024-02-06 13:00:12 -0500David Dykes400 new jobs expected<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:92d4eb78-50c3-418d-8390-7edb1add12882024-01-29T13:41:34-05:002024-02-23T09:28:25-05:00Honoring Our Black Entrepreneurs: Mimi Striplin2024-02-01 10:24:10 -0500Amy Bonesteel SmithMimi Striplin opened The Tiny Tassel in Charleston in 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:085a3b35-114d-4401-86ef-7df54e24177d2024-01-29T13:35:44-05:002024-03-06T17:12:24-05:00Honoring Our Black Entrepreneurs: Labria Strong and Shaquasia Coleman2024-02-01 10:23:54 -0500Genna ContinoSisters Labria Strong and Shaquasia Coleman own Juice Crush, located in the Conway/Myrtle Beach area<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4c9bbf1c-d2a4-4c19-b706-e76e16d958572024-01-29T13:30:21-05:002024-02-12T10:39:22-05:00Honoring Our Black Entrepreneurs: James and Grace Stephens2024-02-01 10:23:30 -0500Genna ContinoJames and Grace Stephens own the award-winning Asher Theatre in Myrtle Beach<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:437ec42c-7455-4227-a8f5-543154b96d722024-01-29T13:21:51-05:002024-03-06T17:09:11-05:00Honoring Our Black Entrepreneurs: Anthony Lawrence2024-02-01 10:23:10 -0500Genna ContinoArchitect Anthony Lawrence owns Mota Design Group in Columbia<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3b6d5415-a0fd-4157-9feb-f41676feda742024-01-29T12:53:18-05:002024-02-01T17:02:15-05:00Honoring Our Black Entrepreneurs: Meisha Johnson2024-02-01 10:22:47 -0500Amy Bonesteel SmithMeisha Johnson owns Neema Fine Art Gallery in Charleston<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2191fa63-9377-48c0-97ca-8241b8cdd9822024-01-29T12:37:47-05:002024-03-01T09:35:15-05:00Honoring Our Black Entrepreneurs: Jacquette Land Ginyard2024-02-01 10:22:19 -0500Angelia DavisJacquette Land Ginyard owns The Crate Restaurant & Bar in Greer<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7535f390-8a1c-4b90-8871-74fb586df5dd2024-01-29T11:54:08-05:002024-02-23T09:30:48-05:00Honoring Our Black Entrepreneurs: Mike Chestnut2024-02-01 10:21:40 -0500Genna ContinoMike Chestnut owns Big Mike's Soul Food in Myrtle Beach<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6e847a12-a52d-4428-9ede-5daa72777b3a2024-01-29T11:15:45-05:002024-03-01T09:39:02-05:00Honoring Our Black Entrepreneurs: The Cocktail Bandits2024-02-01 10:20:14 -0500Amy Bonesteel SmithJohnny Caldwell and Taneka Reeves are shaking up the beverage industry<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7d99fe41-2b9d-4a6a-b064-6c35ba6783922024-01-29T11:07:02-05:002024-02-01T16:59:17-05:00Honoring Our Black Entrepreneurs: Pontheolla and Paul Abernathy2024-02-01 10:19:14 -0500Angelia DavisAbernathys opened Clevedale Historic Inn & Gardens in Spartanburg in 2013<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3102c235-a41a-4522-a95e-337ab4b3094b2024-01-17T18:24:50-05:002024-02-01T15:57:06-05:00Tesla to Open State-of-the-Art Logistics Operations in Greenville County, SC2024-01-18 08:03:49 -0500David DykesElectric car maker selects Fountain Inn for first major presence in Palmetto State<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ba85de93-2888-43aa-9117-0c0e07234b682023-12-13T15:28:23-05:002024-01-09T14:56:33-05:00e-VAC Magnetics to Build First U.S. Facility in Sumter County2023-12-13 15:29:18 -0500David DykesMore than half a billion-dollar investment will create 300 jobs<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1c364fff-3fc0-415c-b074-90ae4d4e80642023-12-12T14:40:11-05:002024-01-09T14:56:35-05:00AESC Expanding Florence County Electric Vehicle Gigafactory2023-12-12 14:50:30 -0500David Dykes$810 million investment will create 450 new jobs<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:91e3e769-5b0b-44f4-9757-c9d1e74376122023-11-14T14:18:17-05:002024-01-02T11:33:15-05:00ZF Group Expands Manufacturing Facility in Laurens County2023-11-14 14:22:43 -0500David Dykes$500 million investment will create 400 new jobs<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f29d206d-fcb1-4168-8bf5-48d2bc381c212023-11-09T12:40:00-05:002023-12-05T11:39:29-05:00Nissin Foods to Expand U.S. Footprint, Production With New Operations in Greenville County, S.C.2023-11-09 12:44:31 -0500David DykesInvestment of $228 million expected to create over 300 jobs<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7666e08d-5b0c-4d47-bca3-904abd302eff2023-09-27T13:00:57-04:002024-01-29T10:44:47-05:00Industrial Gains Can’t Allay Concerns Over Commercial Market as a Whole2023-09-27 13:00:56 -0400David CaravielloIn South Carolina, Upstate has record-low vacancy rates, while Lowcountry recently reported its highest vacancy rate in 18 months<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:655d8dd4-5d41-46b2-9a93-76b4c7cf2e852023-09-21T11:37:56-04:002023-09-25T17:19:04-04:00Rockefeller Group Developing Distribution Center in Spartanburg2023-09-21 11:37:55 -0400Donna WalkerThe 1-million-square-foot facility is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:96cd4aa0-d90c-48e7-930b-52dd49fa11f92023-09-19T10:23:59-04:002023-09-25T17:19:08-04:00Silfab Solar Growing U.S. Presence by Establishing Flagship Operation in York County2023-09-19 10:34:40 -0400David Dykes$150 million investment will provide 800 new jobs<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ba786c6f-58c6-427b-8af5-47342158aa302023-08-29T14:24:36-04:002023-09-19T10:46:30-04:00GADC President & CEO Mark Farris Retiring From Economic Development Organization 2023-08-30 09:00:02 -0400David DykesRecognized for “tremendous contributions to Greenville County economic development” <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7c478dbf-9708-4647-a727-8f30c48e1a362023-08-01T11:59:10-04:002023-08-07T11:15:27-04:00Chase to Add More Employees, Branches, Corporate Office Space in Carolinas2023-08-01 12:07:32 -0400David DykesBank to add Columbia, Myrtle Beach to retail branch network<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>