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She Built This City (“SBTC”) is a Charlotte-based non-profit focused on introducing women and young girls from diverse backgrounds to the skilled trades. SBTC is excited to announce its 15-week Pre-Apprenticeship Plumbing Program, developed in partnership with Moen, Three Way Plumbing and Lowe’s. The Summer session starts on July 6, 2021, with the Fall session kicking…
“The Stone Age was marked by man’s clever use of crude tools; the information age, to date, has been marked by man’s crude use of clever tools.” While the author is unknown, there is truth to this statement. In the digital age, nearly every industry has standardized software, but how that software gets used and…
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) launched a national advertising campaign focused on increasing awareness and choice of North Carolina as a place where diverse businesses and workforce talent can thrive. Titled “All In North Carolina,” the campaign’s central message stresses the vast opportunity and diversity of place, people, businesses and industries North…
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2021 – Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Lightsey, a former top executive with Bellsouth, AT&T and General Motors, will succeed Bobby Hitt, who is retiring…
Mt. Pleasant, S.C. — Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the hire of Julianne Dunning as Director of Business Development for Mashburn’s Charleston location at 1202 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. “With the expansion of our coastal division, we are excited to have Julianne join us. She brings with her a diverse and unique background in…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – June 16, 2021 – If two decades seem to go by quickly, a single year passes in the blink of an eye. Such is the case for Greenville County economic development as they celebrate both 20 years as the county’s official economic development team and the one-year anniversary of announcing Fox Hill…
Construction input prices increased 4.6% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 4.8% for the month. Construction input prices are 24.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input…
People make the construction industry what it is today. That’s why we are seeking your input for the 2021 GroundBreakers Awards. The GroundBreak Carolinas team is interested in identifying and featuring those individuals who are influencing construction and having a significant impact on the industry. We are pleased to announce the third annual GroundBreak Carolinas Most…
Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), a global wine and spirits company, will build a new state-of-the-art production facility and distribution center in Chester County to support future business growth and its long-term innovation plans. The $423 million investment will create 496 new jobs over…
AMECO, a construction and maintenance field services planning and management company based in Greenville, SC which was purchased by middle-market private equity firm One Equity Partners for $73 million last month from Fluor. Gary Bernardez, who led the company from 2001-2012, was named as chief executive officer. “Those who use AMECO’s services have seen significant…
