The Bureau of Economic Analysis, a division of the US Dept. of Commerce, recently released 2015 data for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for metropolitan areas (MSAs). While the I-77 Alliance region does not represent a single, unique metro area, York & Chester Counties fall into the Charlotte, NC MSA and Fairfield & Richland Counties are… Continue Reading »
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Quality of Life in the I-77 Alliance Counties
The four I-77 Alliance counties provide an incredible quality of life to their residents, each with their own special offerings. The area boasts a temperate climate, a wide range of living options, comprehensive healthcare facilities, and high quality schools, colleges, and universities. The diversity of options found within the I-77 counties means that there is… Continue Reading »
GIS Analysis Reveals Fairfield County Job Growth More Substantial than Previously Reported
Last Friday I released the following analysis of local county-level labor data on LinkedIn: “Which of South Carolina’s 46 counties had the greatest percent change in employment from June 2014 to June 2015? Fairfield County at 12%.” However, within the context of population was this growth as significant, or maybe even misleading? Did the public… Continue Reading »
The South Carolina I-77 Corridor Region is a Work Ready Community
All four of the I-77 Alliance members—Chester, York, Richland, and Fairfield counties—have received Work Ready Community certification. South Carolina is home to 36 counties that have received this certification, making it the national leader for number of Work Ready Communities. In 2011, the Work Ready Communities initiative was launched in order to make the nation’s workforce… Continue Reading »
Fairfield County Is Poised to Grow
The Winnsboro Herald wrote about the Fairfield Chamber’s March Membership meeting, where South Carolina I-77 Alliance President & CEO, Rich Fletcher, spoke to the crowd about activity at the Alliance. In addition, Fairfield County’s newest industry, Royal Greens, was recognized for its investment in Fairfield County. To read the story please click on the link:… Continue Reading »
Toy Manufacturer, Enor Corp., Coming to Fairfield County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by executives from Enor Corp. and local officials at an economic development event to announce that Enor, a family-owned manufacturer of plastic toys, outdoor games and junior sports items, is establishing a new manufacturing facility in Fairfield County to supply U.S.-made toys to Walmart stores. The multi-million-dollar investment is expected… Continue Reading »
Hidral USA Inc. Chooses Fairfield County for New Facility
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Hidral USA Inc., a manufacturer of freight elevators, platforms, lifts and vertical reciprocating conveyors, has selected Fairfield County for its new sales office, the company’s first facility in North America. The $1.5 million investment is expected to create 25 new jobs with plans to expand the initial sales office to include manufacturing over the next five… Continue Reading »
BOMAG Americas Establishes Headquarters in Fairfield County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – BOMAG Americas, a producer of compaction equipment, milling machines, asphalt pavers and reclaimer/stabilizers for road building and other construction markets, will be establishing its North America headquarters in Fairfield County. The $18.2 million investment is expected to bring 121 new jobs along with a showcase room and BOMAG’s assembly operation. The new facility will… Continue Reading »
