South Carolina Life Sciences Conference Features BIO Global CEO Jim Greenwood, 50 National Speakers
BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood will join more than 50 additional national speakers at SCBIO 2018 – the annual conference bringing top leaders and executives from life sciences organizations across the state and nation to Charleston, South Carolina October 23-25. Mr. Greenwood will address the gathering with a keynote presentation entitled “Global Perspectives for Life…
Industrial Machine Manufacturer to Locate in New Bern
McGuckin & Pyle, Inc., a manufacturer of custom lamination and processing equipment, is locating a new plant in New Bern, North Carolina, creating 33 new jobs and investing $2.25 million. The company will bring mechanical and electrical control system assembly and machinery services to New Bern. “Much of our state is hurting after Hurricane Florence….
Dentsply Sirona to Expand in Charlotte
Dentsply Sirona, a global manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, is investing $3 million in a Charlotte expansion expected to create 320 jobs over three years. “North Carolina has the right ingredients for success for manufacturers and life sciences companies, including skilled, experienced workers,” said state Gov. Roy Cooper. “Dentsply Sirona’s decision proves again…
Site Selectors Guild Fall Event Held in Greenville, SC
Conference attracts top location consultants and economic developers The Site Selectors Guild (SSG), the association of the world’s leading corporate location advisors, will hold its 2018 Fall Forum in Greenville, S.C., from September 10 – 12. The Forum will bring economic developers and site selection consultants from around the globe to the Hyatt Regency Greenville….
Publix Will Invest Nearly $300M in New Greensboro Distribution Center
Publix Super Markets, Inc. will build a refrigerated distribution center in Guilford County by the end of 2022 as part of a multiphase project and has plans to create up to 1,000 jobs by 2025. The company is expected to invest up to $300 million in the first phase of the project. “Publix recognizes North…
Quest Site Solutions Formed by McCallum Sweeney Veterans
Two site selection industry veterans, Lindsey Cannon and Sarah White have formed Quest Site Solutions. Both Cannon and White worked at site selection firm McCallum Sweeney Consulting. Quest, based in Greenville, SC, will provide a full range of site selection and economic development services to companies seeking new locations, relocating existing operations, and considering competitive…
Economic Development Partnership’s Jonathan Larry Named a “Young Professional 2 Follow” in Aiken, S.C.
Jonathan Larry, senior marketing and research director with the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) in Aiken, S.C., has been named one of the “Young Professionals 2 Follow” by the Aiken Standard. Last year, the now 26-year-old received the 2017 Aiken Chamber Young Professionals Rising Star Award. “Jonathan is a true asset to our team,” said EDP…
NC Economic Developers Statewide to Convene on 5 Building Blocks of Rural Prosperity
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) has invited local economic developers from every county in the state to an event examining five building blocks necessary for rural communities to capitalize on the state’s economic momentum. “Energizing Rural North Carolina: The Building Blocks of Successful Economic Development,” to be held July 12-13 at The…
North Carolina Takes Home the Gold for Economic Development Success
North Carolina has received Area Development magazine’s 2018 Gold Shovel Award, recognizing the state’s top-tier success in winning high-impact economic development projects in 2017. North Carolina, which in 2017 had one of its best years for job recruitment in over a decade, is one of only five states to receive a 2018 Gold Shovel Award….
Southern Current Investing $20 Million in Aiken, SC Solar Farm
Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new facility in Aiken County. The company is investing $20 million in this latest project. “Southern Current is thrilled to be working with Aiken County. The economic development team has a strong track record…
