A rising tide lifts all boats, even when pulled by a train. That’s been a driving philosophy for the Lancaster & Chester Railroad (L&C), whose short-line railway has a long history of providing critical infrastructure in those two counties. The L&C was launched in 1896 to serve the booming textile mills in the area, serving… Continue Reading »
Investor Spotlight: Lancaster & Chester Railroad
QTS Data Centers establishing first South Carolina operations in York County
QTS Data Centers (QTS), a leading global provider of colocation data center infrastructure and related services, today announced it will establish operations in York County. The $1 billion investment is the company’s first South Carolina facility and will help establish a technology hub in York County. Data centers power the internet and the digital economy… Continue Reading »
Silfab Solar growing US presence by establishing flagship operation in York County
Silfab Solar, a leading North American solar panel manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its U.S. footprint by establishing operations in York County. The company’s $150 million investment will create 800 new jobs. With more than 40 years of solar experience, Silfab Solar designs, engineers and manufactures its own premium brand of high-efficiency solar panels… Continue Reading »
Mungo Homes Expanding Corporate Headquarters in Richland County
Mungo Homes, a home builder with communities throughout the Southeast, is expanding its corporate headquarters in Richland County. The $10 million investment will create 40 new jobs. Mungo Homes will build a new, 20,250-square-foot facility to house marketing, human resources, information technology, accounting, purchasing and customer service teams. The new building will sit adjacent to… Continue Reading »
South Carolina’s I-77 Corridor: A Hotspot for EV-Related Businesses and More
Our diverse economic landscape offers a great home for multiple sectors In the heart of South Carolina, the five counties comprising the S.C. I-77 Alliance are emerging as a focal point for a new era of industry. This vibrant economic hub is attracting a wealth of electric vehicle (EV)-related industries, underlining its importance as a… Continue Reading »
Snider Fleet Solutions Relocating Headquarters to Lancaster County
Snider Fleet Solutions, a leading innovator in providing total fleet maintenance solutions to the transportation and construction industries, announced plans to relocate its North Carolina based headquarter offices to Lancaster County. The company’s $6.9 million investment will create 167 new jobs. Snider Fleet Solutions is one of the largest service providers in the transportation and… Continue Reading »
Xerxes establishing first South Carolina operations in Richland County
Xerxes, a subsidiary of Shawcor Ltd., today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Richland County. The company will create approximately 80 new jobs. Shawcor Ltd., the parent company of Xerxes, will expand its composite systems segment production capabilities in the United States, with an additional production facility for its Xerxes business…. Continue Reading »
Representing the SC I-77 Alliance at JEC World 2023: Insights into Composites, Sustainability, and South Carolina’s Potential
By David SwensonDirector, York County Econonomic Development It was an honor to represent the SC I-77 Alliance region at the world’s largest composites conference, JEC World 2023, held in Paris, France in late April. With over 40,000 attendees and 1,400 exhibitors from across the globe, the conference provided an excellent platform to network with industry leaders,… Continue Reading »
FN America, LLC Expanding Richland County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – FN America, LLC (FN America), the United States subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A. and a global firearms manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its Richland County operations. The company’s $18 million investment will create approximately 102 new jobs. With existing operations near Old Clemson Road in Columbia, FN America plans to expand… Continue Reading »
