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MAKING HISTORY: Inside South Carolina and Canada’s $5B trade relationship
Through tourism, trade and similarities in legal and environmental factors, Canada and the U.S. have become the largest bilateral economic relationship in the world. Exclusively, South Carolina and Ca...
USC battery research efforts boosted with $10M in federal funding
In a new round of funding announced by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the University of South Carolina will receive $10.2 million for its efforts to advance battery research. The fundin...
Health care company with Columbia location buys Charleston office property
An adult day care company has purchased office space in Charleston. Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory s...
South Carolina tech hub awarded an estimated $45M in federal funding
A South Carolina tech hub has been awarded a slice of $504 million in federal funding — and was one of 12 chosen from a roster of 31 designees. The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Depart...
USC’s $1B development plan for 900 acres near stadium moves forward
The University of South Carolina is advancing a plan to spur development of nearly 900 acres of land near the Congaree River and Williams-Brice Stadium by issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). ...
Developer buys 3 downtown Columbia parcels for housing complex
A St. Louis-based multi-family developer has purchased three parcels in downtown Columbia that it plans to develop into a student housing complex. Trinity Partners sold the prominent site, which total...
Landscape materials supplier enters SC market with West Columbia location
A fast-growing landscape materials supplier has entered the South Carolina market with the lease of space in Columbia. Grayson Greiner of Colliers South Carolina brokered the lease of an approximately...
Schneider Electric to invest $24M in SC operations, including in Seneca
Schneider Electric has revealed plans to create 280 jobs and invest $23.8 million into its South Carolina manufacturing operations. The job growth and financial investment numbers earmarked for South ...
Richland County Council adopts $1.24B operating budget — what to know
During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, Richland County Council passed the county’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on third reading, according to a news relase. County Council uses the budge...
Westgate Mall in Spartanburg sold to New York firm for $15M
A Spartanburg mall with several national retailers has been sold. SVN Blackstream, in collaboration with SVN Second Story, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tenn., and San Diego-based SVN Vanguard, have s...
Real estate firm acquires 67 acres in Columbia for student housing community
A real estate firm has acquired 67 acres in Columbia for the development of a student housing community. Landmark Properties, a real estate firm specializing in development, construction, investment m...
Electric vehicle battery recycler plans $11M facility in Chester County
An electric vehicle battery recycler has chosen Chester County to establish its first South Carolina operations. Princeton NuEnergy, a clean technology company, will invest $11 million in a new facili...
Health care company purchases retail space at Parkland Plaza in Columbia
A CVS-associated health care brand has purchased retail space in downtown Columbia. Colliers South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented Parkland Associates in the lease o...
Foreign group acquires 17-story student housing tower in Columbia
CapitaLand Ascott Trust has acquired the remaining 10% stake in Standard at Columbia, a student housing complex. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) yield on to...
SC Biz News adds to team with hiring of Charleston staff writer
Hollie Moore has joined SC Biz News as staff reporter in Charleston. Moore will cover business news primarily in the Lowcountry but she also will contribute to statewide SC Biz News coverage. Moore jo...
Richland County eyes referendum on sales tax for transportation infrastructure
Ahead of a potential November referendum on a 1% sales tax to support infrastructure needs, Richland County officials are touting the benefits of the current program. The current Penny program, a 1% s...
Columbia law firm names new chief operating officer
Smith Robinson has named Eddie Benton as the firm’s new chief operating officer. Benton is a South Carolina native with more than three decades of experience in professional services administration, a...
Fitness entrepreneur leaves finance career behind for Camden gym
Phil Gephart makes the 69-mile drive from Rock Hill in York County every day to help residents of Kershaw County in the Midlands live healthier lives. Earlier this year, Gephart and his wife Clare Gep...
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