Stäubli Expands U.S. Manufacturing and Reinforces Leadership in Liquid Cooling
Following last week’s announcement of its involvement with the Mini-QD and leadership in the UQD v2 standardization, Stäubli is underscoring its growing role as the global benchmark for precision, reliability, and scalability in liquid cooling. As AI workloads continue to accelerate power density in data centers, Stäubli is expanding its U.S. manufacturing capabilities and setting new quality standards…
Gray Celebrates Groundbreaking for Global Leader Isuzu in South Carolina
Gray, a fully integrated design-builder, is excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new state-of-the-art motor vehicle production plant for Isuzu North America Corporation, a global leader in commercial vehicles. When Isuzu decided to expand its production footprint in the U.S., it selected Gray to design and build its newest facility. This project includes the build-out…
The U.S. Economy and Prospering Carolinas
With fall approaching and football upon us, our national economy continues to respond to almost daily policy shocks as the Trump administration constantly unveils major changes.[1] Federal departments are being shuttered, a global trade war is underway, thousands of undocumented workers are being arrested, jailed and deported, and the economy is still adjusting to shocks…
The Carolinas’ 2025 Deal Book: Foreign Investment, Growth, and Policy Crosswinds
The first eight months of 2025 have confirmed what many executives and contractors in the Carolinas already sense: the region remains a magnet for capital investment, even as national indicators turn mixed. From hyperscale data centers and advanced life sciences plants to aerospace assembly lines and fintech hubs, North Carolina and South Carolina have captured…
Central SC Alliance Welcomes Ada Stiglbauer as New Marketing Coordinator
The Central SC Alliance has hired Ada Stiglbauer as the organization’s new Marketing Coordinator. A Columbia native and recent graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, Stiglbauer brings a strong background in strategic marketing, digital media and community engagement to the regional economic development team. Stiglbauer, who previously served as…
VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC to Launch Pilot Sustainability and Resiliency Planning Initiative
VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC are proud to announce a strategic partnership to launch Greenwood, S.C. as the pilot community for a groundbreaking initiative focused on municipal sustainability and resiliency planning. This forward-thinking collaboration brings together local leadership and state-level expertise to chart a path toward a more resilient, environmentally sustainable and economically vibrant future for…
Optimism and Opportunity: SCEDA’s 2025 Conference Highlights South Carolina’s Economic Momentum Amid Uncertainty
Economic developers, business leaders, and policymakers gathered this week in Myrtle Beach for the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) Annual Conference, held May 14–16 in Myrtle Beach, SC. The event served as a platform to celebrate the state’s economic achievements and to discuss strategies for navigating the evolving economic landscape. A Positive Economic Outlook…
The North Carolina Railroad Company Expands Build Ready Sites Program with Two Grant Rounds in 2025
Now accepting applications to assist with rail-served industrial site development Raleigh-based North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) is expanding its Build Ready Sites Program (BRS) to include two application rounds in 2025, increasing opportunities for communities to develop rail-served industrial sites throughout North Carolina. The spring application round opens May 12 and runs through June 13, with…
North Carolina Railroad Company Launches Options Program to Boost Industrial Site Readiness
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) announces the launch of a new economic development program, the Options Program, aimed at preserving land for future industrial users and strengthening North Carolina’s competitive position in attracting new businesses. “Speed to market is critical for businesses, and site control is a key factor in meeting that demand,” said…
Area Development Unveils 2024 Leading Metro Locations Report
New Rankings Highlight Reshuffling of Economic Power Among U.S. Cities Area Development, the leading publication for corporate site selectors and economic development professionals, has released its annual 2024 Leading Metro Locations Report, offering a comprehensive look at the cities driving America’s economic future. Produced in collaboration with Chmura Economics & Analytics, this year’s report highlights key…
