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APRIL 5, 2018

South Carolina's North Eastern Strategic Alliance region attracted more than $850 million in investments in 2017, projects that will create more than 2,200 new jobs. Read: A New Frontier For Investment In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

South Carolina 55

South Carolina Defense Education Transportation 55

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The Scandinavian automotive industry supplier will locate new operations in Orangeburg County, SC, its first in North America. In New South Carolina Operations at BusinessFacilities.com. Read: Gnotec Group Investing $5.9M

South Carolina 51

South Carolina America Industrial Employment 51

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Located in the Carolina Pines Industrial Park in Blythewood, SC, the company will build a new 140,000-square-foot facility. The 110 jobs that this investment will create for South Carolinians clearly show Charter NEX’s commitment to our state and our people,” said Gov. “The Photo: Charter NEX Films. Henry McMaster.

South Carolina 49

South Carolina Industrial Products Employment 49

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Read: Zeus Industrial Products Expanding In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com. The polymer extrusion manufacturer will create more than 350 new jobs in Calhoun County, SC.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Products Industrial Employment 40

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OCTOBER 9, 2017

Prysmian Group, a world leader in the telecom cables and systems industry, will expand its North American headquarters in Lexington County, SC. “As a global leader in innovation, Prysmian Group plans to continue investing in the talent and manufacturing opportunities in South Carolina and beyond.”. Henry McMaster.

South Carolina 43

South Carolina America Agreement Employment 43

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Duke Energy will invest $3 billion over roughly the next 10 years in South Carolina to strengthen the state’s energy grid and provide a major boost to the state’s economy for years to come. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In South Carolina. Photo: Duke Energy.

South Carolina 41

South Carolina Plans Resource Infrastructure 41

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APRIL 14, 2016

Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations in South Carolina by building a second facility in Greenville County’s Matrix Business and Technology Park. The region’s automotive, heavy truck and industrial equipment manufacturers continue to drive our growth,” said RMF President and CEO John Pazdan. “We

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Inspections Equipment Innovation 40

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JUNE 1, 2016

With the dynamic development of the American composite global market, plus the great support from South Carolina state government and Richland County, we believe that this USA project will achieve great success. The new production line is designed to supplement the growing composite material industry in the United States.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina CA United States Products 40

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APRIL 15, 2013

A new economic impact study confirms that the motor vehicle parts manufacturers industry, made up of the original equipment, aftermarket, heavy duty and remanufacturing sectors, is the largest employer of manufacturing jobs in the United States. Direct Employment. North Carolina. South Carolina. Direct Jobs.

Employment 54

Employment South Carolina North Carolina Alabama 54

Business Facilities

MAY 4, 2017

BAE Systems Creating Over 120 Jobs In South Carolina. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. BF Staff.

South Carolina 41

South Carolina Site Defense Employment 41

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MARCH 9, 2016

For a list of South Carolina economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. This formula is advantageous for a company whose majority of sales occurs outside South Carolina. million or greater on new buildings and equipment.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Income Liability Leases 40

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JULY 11, 2014

The updated South Carolina incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of South Carolina economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Income Liability Finance 40

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MARCH 2, 2016

PROJECT TITLE: VOLVO’S FIRST ASSEMBLY PLANT IN NORTH AMERICA ENTERED BY: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. We are proud to have this global leader in car manufacturing join and strengthen South Carolina’s automotive industry,” Gov. By The BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Charleston, SC.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Deals Electrical Estimating 40

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. Although growth is expected to slow, commercial aerospace companies continue to be optimistic about the future, industry experts say. 12 percent of Tech’s engineering majors enter the aerospace/defense industry.

Industrial 49

Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

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AUGUST 15, 2013

“I look forward to working with this great corporate citizen in the future, as they further boost their operations and create additional employment opportunities,” said Senator Hugh K. Angus-Palm is part of Worthington Industries, a diversified metals manufacturing company. Buddy” Brand, II. Leatherman, Sr.,

South Carolina 51

South Carolina Fabrication Employment Engineering 51

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AUGUST 26, 2021

The company, a subsidiary of South Korea’s SK Siltron, considered sites in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas but ultimately chose Michigan due to its talent and proximity to automakers. Key Industries Growing In Grand Rapids Region. President and CEO Trevor Keyes.

Michigan 121

Michigan Defense Electrical South Carolina 121

Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 7, 2011

A pointed summary of law’s effects is found in the above-linked WSJ article: The Legal Arizona Workers Act requires employers to use a federal system called E-Verify to check employees’ legal status. It says the state can revoke charters or licenses from employers that repeatedly hire noncitizens lacking work permits.

Arizona 44

Arizona South Carolina US North Carolina 44

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JUNE 19, 2014

One of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business is the demand for certified industrial sites. Here is a roundup of some of the leading certification programs which have become the key for states and local municipalities to get their industrial sites ready in order to lure in new businesses and large-scale projects.

Site 66

Site Wisconsin Georgia Certification 66

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

to bounce back to pre-Recession employment levels in 2011, while most of the rest of the country was still digging out of the deep economic trench. Runners-up in the 2012 State of the Year contest included Louisiana, South Carolina, Georgia and Utah. TEXAS TWO-STEP: BEATING THE RECESSION, BOUNCING BACK.

Texas 86

Texas Deals Fort Worth South Carolina 86

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AUGUST 1, 2014

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. Mercedes’ decision was a game-changer: the German automaker’s arrival opened the door for other industrial giants to come to Alabama.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? What trends will determine the industry? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. And what does that mean for you?

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52

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MAY 8, 2013

So high are these stakes that the Telecommunications Industry Association has even published a document detailing the minimum requirements for the infrastructure of data centers and computer rooms. ” And finally, openness and transparency is where the industry is headed, led by kingpins Facebook and Google. Holly Commerce Park.

South Carolina 59

South Carolina North Carolina New Jersey Green 59

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

Before you raise your eyebrows and bring up the 12-week vacations enjoyed by not-so-productive French and Dutch workers (and the traditional three-hour afternoon siestas in Spain), consider this: Germany has solidified its position as Europe’s industrial powerhouse and kept unemployment hovering at an enviable 5.2

Tennessee 53

Tennessee Union South Carolina Alabama 53

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Each of the four supersized cranes, known in the maritime industry as Super Post-Panamax, are 400-feet tall with the boom fully raised, can reach 22 containers across on a ship and can lift 187,500 pounds of cargo. The new cranes were manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., percent gain in cargoes handled.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

So, in several of our more statistics-oriented categories, this year we have given extra credit for positive industry-specific employment numbers. We’ve broken the overall biotech ranking into several categories in this year’s report, including Biotechnology Strength/Employment.

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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AUGUST 5, 2013

In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, installed solar power capacity in the U.S. in nearly 30 years.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

The Rise of the Machines | The logistics industry has seen a major shortage of truck drivers over the past few years, but the rise of autonomous road transportation eventually may render this issue moot. South Carolina: Growth Leader | In Q1, York County had the highest employment percentage increase of the nation’s 346 largest counties.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico South Carolina Mississippi Albuquerque 40

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Washington always has been at the forefront of a new frontier in America, in industry as well as geography. One option is cost-sharing arrangements with industry organizations, similar to the way the Office of Aerospace is funded in cooperation between the state and the Washington Aerospace Partnership,” Inslee noted.

Washington 43

Washington South Carolina Defense Electrical 43

Safety Services Company

JUNE 12, 2014

OSHA has said that employers must refrain from requiring employees to text while driving or even creating a work environment that encourages the practice. Most states/areas have a text-messaging ban for all drivers, with only three states free of any restriction: Arizona, Montana, and South Carolina. OSHA Requirement.

Puerto Rico 48

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Zoning West Virginia 48

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Launched in California more than 25 years ago, ASH provides specialty health care management, population health and fitness and exercise programs for health plans, insurance carriers, employer groups and trust funds. The company plans to invest $10 million and anticipates a June 2014 grand opening of its Carmel office. Far West U.S.

California 49

California San Diego Indiana CA 49

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APRIL 12, 2013

Oregon and South Carolina also have multiple counties actively engaged in attaining ACT Certified Work Ready Community status. Jasper County clearly has a plan for meeting the needs of business and industry, and they have the workforce data to back it up.”

Missouri 47

Missouri South Carolina Education Certification 47

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Musk decided to build a 5-million-square-foot “gigafactory” that can support the anticipated battery needs of the entire automotive industry. The gigafactory aims to produce 500,000 battery packs annually by 2020, employing more than 6,500 workers with an average wage of $25 an hour.

Nevada 46

Nevada Deals South Carolina NV 46

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MARCH 21, 2014

Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2011: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees may receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying over $10 per hour.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 11, 2017

P redictions about the speed of technological advances usually invoke a formula known in the semiconductor industry as “Moore’s law,” first postulated in 1965 by Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel. They are able to evaluate them in an industrial facility so they can then bring them back to their own facility.”.

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

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MAY 24, 2016

The distribution center will be located in a 325,000-square-foot facility in Franklin County’s Russellville Industrial Park. This 325,000-square-foot building in the Russellville Industrial Park will be the site of Farmers Home Furniture’s new distribution center. Credit: Carter Watkins/WHNT News 19).

Alabama 41

Alabama Plans South Carolina North Carolina 41

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OCTOBER 10, 2016

The project will help the international automotive supplier further its expansion in California’s growing electric vehicle industry. In addition to the South Carolina location, the DRÄXLMAIER Group also maintains logistics hubs in Fremont, CA, and Chattanooga, TN, and an engineering office in Mountain View, CA.

California 40

California CA South Carolina America 40