Site Selection Ranks North Carolina #2 for Business Climate
For the fourth consecutive year, North Carolina ranks as the No. 2 state to do business, according to Site Selection magazine. North Carolina scored a total of 99 points across all categories in the 2018 Top State Business Climate Rankings, just two points behind top-ranked Georgia with 101 points. Rounding out the top five spots in…
Commercial Real Estate’s Take on Amazon’s HQ2 Decision
Several cities and regions in North Carolina and South Carolina submitted responses for one of the largest economic development projects in history. The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAOIP) recently posted a viewpoint article about Amazon’s decision to select New York and Virginia as the locations for its HQ2. The following is from…
SC State and Community Leaders Graduate from Economic Development Program
The S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and S.C. Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) today announced that 49 state and community leaders have graduated from a statewide economic development training program, the S.C. Economic Development Institute (Institute). “The Institute has long been a powerful tool in South Carolina’s economic development arsenal,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby…
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…
