Central SC Alliance

2?? big announcements in just two days! The central region of South Carolina is proving to be the ideal place for businesses to thrive, offering a supportive environment and a great quality of life for employees. Matt Shaffer, Chairman of Central SC Alliance, shared: "Having grown up in Pennsylvania and seeing firsthand 84 Lumber's positive impact, I’m thrilled to welcome them to Clarendon County for their first operations in our central region. This exciting move reflects the momentum we’ve built—creating a business-friendly environment where companies succeed, and residents enjoy a high quality of life. 84 Lumber’s investment strengthens our industrial base and shows that our region is a prime spot for industry growth and opportunity." Big things are happening here, and we welcome 84 Lumber to Clarendon County! Congratulations to George Kosinski, SCCED, and Clarendon County. ?? #CentralSCAlliance #heartofSC #BusinessFriendly #BusinessReady #setthepace #EconomicDevelopment #84Lumber #SCGrowth #CentralSC #IndustryMomentum

The Central SC Alliance congratulates Birla Carbon on its newest operations in the heart of South Carolina. This announcement aligns with our region’s focus on advanced energy, accelerating our state’s competitiveness in this growing sector. We are proud of the collaboration between Birla Carbon and our partners within the state, region and Orangeburg County that made this significant investment possible. -Central SC Alliance President & CEO Jason J. Giulietti Read full announcement below: https://lnkd.in/eS2Y4ZA5

How does a $6.2 million project in Florence impact the central region of South Carolina? Asset Technology Group, an information technology services provider, is establishing operations— including expanding and relocating its headquarters— creating 77 new jobs for South Carolina residents. Click the link below to learn more about the new opportunities.

As the population of the midlands grows, industry leaders are rising to meet the needs of the community. MUSC Health has announced they are making a $30 million investment to expand their downtown Columbia facility, addressing the growing demand for emergency care as residential home building increases. https://lnkd.in/eWhrcgxn

Sending our thoughts to all those affected by Hurricane Helene. It is during times like these when it is most important for our community to come together and rally in support of each other. Here are links to resources to help give relief to communities affected: https://lnkd.in/eBDvpvQV https://lnkd.in/eQN3rTaD ?#CentralSCRegion #HeartofSC #SouthCarolina #hurricanehelene

#ICYMI - Our September Breakfast Briefing featured an insightful discussion on driving regional and state growth through collaboration between Central SC Alliance and the City of Columbia Government ! Missed it or want to watch again? Watch Recording >>> https://loom.ly/dx8FMOI

We are continually grateful for the support of Central SC Committee of 100 and their fundraising efforts to support our cause! If you're not a member, we sure hope you'll consider becoming one! #centralscalliance #heartofsc #centralregionofsc #southcarolina

More than 460,000 people (and thousands of businesses) contribute to the Columbia metro area’s $54 million economy. Reportedly, capital investments have grown to $2.35 billion, along with 4,532 new job opportunities. 2023 was a year of record achievements, but it does not stop there.

With the growth in the Columbia, South Carolina region, now is a great moment to revisit the Fairfield County spec industrial building completed by the THS Constructors Team. This 91,000 sq ft facility is poised to attract high-quality industries, especially in the automotive sector, as Scout Motors makes its impact in the Midlands. South Carolina Department of Commerce Central SC Alliance THS Constructors, Inc. #FairfieldCounty

South Carolina is at the top of the list?for Top States for Doing Business in 2024. Ranked #2 on the list, SC is a top destination for expanding companies. Our state's diverse strengths- including business incentive programs, site availability, a favorable regulatory environment, cooperative and responsive state and local government, and energy availability- are strong assets amidst an ever-evolving economy. #CentralSCAlliance #CentralSCregion #CentralRegionofSC #HeartofSC #EconomicDevelopment #SouthCarolina