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Arthrex expanding operations in Anderson County

Posted on October 21, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/arthrex-expanding-operations-in-anderson-county/More than $100 million investment will create 500 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Arthrex, an orthopedic technology innovator, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The more than $100 million investment will create 500 new jobs.  Founded in 1981, Arthrex is a global leader in orthopedic surgical device design, research, manufacturing and medical education. The company develops Read More...

Plastic Omnium Expanding Operations in Anderson County

Posted on October 6, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/plastic-omnium-expanding-operations-in-anderson-county/Plastic Omnium, a leading automotive equipment provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The more than $17.7 million investment will create 76 new jobs.  Founded in 1947 and headquartered in France, Plastic Omnium designs and manufactures complex and interactive body systems as well as emission reduction and energy storage systems for the automotive industry. The company Read More...

Anderson Regional Airport Announces Availability of Charter Air Services

Posted on October 5, 2021 by - News Releases

Blue, sunny sky with white clouds and dark green grass on the ground surround the terminal at the Anderson Regional Airport. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-regional-airport-announces-availability-of-charter-air-services/Anderson County is pleased to announce a special “new arrival” at Anderson Regional Airport.  Clemson Air Charter (CAC) is now based at the facility and is offering chartered flight services available to the general public.   Clemson Air Charter owner and operator John Von Kaenel has more than 15 years of experience as a commercial airline Read More...

Detour of East Whitner Street Effective Through October

Posted on October 4, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/detour-of-e-whitner-st-effective-through-october/The street closure for East Whitner Street will begin Monday, October 4th. The end date is to be determined, but no later than October 28th. Please note that the detour is for parking beside the historic courthouse on E. Whitner St. and behind the Historic Courthouse only.

Glen Raven Inc. Expanding Operations in Anderson County

Posted on October 1, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/glen-raven-inc-expanding-operations-in-anderson-county/$70 million investment will create 135 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Glen Raven Inc., a high-performance textile manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations for its custom fabrics division in Anderson County. The $70 million investment will create 135 new jobs. Operating in Anderson County since 1986, Glen Raven Inc. is a leading provider of innovative performance Read More...

PHC to Unveil Redevelopment Plans of Old Pelzer Mill Properties

Posted on September 17, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/phc-to-unveil-redevelopment-plans-of-old-pelzer-mill-properties/The Pelzer Heritage Commission will unveil redevelopment plans for the old Pelzer Mill properties on Thursday, September 23rd at 11:00 AM.  The announcement will be made at the Historic Pelzer Auditorium (home of the Mill Town Players performance company), 214 Lebby Street, Pelzer SC, 29669.  The public is invited. A media briefing containing embargoed background Read More...

Anderson County Sees Record Employment

Posted on August 20, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-sees-record-employment/Anderson County set a new local employment record in July, according to new data released from the SC Department of Employment and Workforce. The Local Area Employment Statistics report released today showed 89,322 residents being employed in July 2021.  The previous high was 88,841 in June of 2019.  Local employment has increased by more than Read More...

Anderson County Awarded $265,170 in CDBG Funds

Posted on August 19, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-awarded-265170-in-cdbg-funds/Anderson County has been awarded $265,170 in federal CDBG funds via the SC Commerce Department.  These funds are part of a special COVID response initiative offered by the federal government for public service initiatives.  This program was competitive in nature and not part of any entitlement or direct appropriation to the county. Funding is intended to assist Read More...

Cypress Creek Renewables expanding operations in Anderson County

Posted on August 19, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/cypress-creek-renewables-expanding-operations-in-anderson-county/Company investing up to $68 million in new solar project Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek), a leading solar and storage energy company, today announced plans to grow operations in South Carolina with a new solar project in Anderson County. The company has taken the first steps to invest up to $68 million in a 50-megawatt (MW) Read More...

Top Edge Components, LLC Establishing Operations in Anderson County

Posted on August 18, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/top-edge-components-llc-establishing-operations-in-anderson-county/Top Edge Components, LLC, a subsidiary of Yoder’s, today announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County. The $2.9 million investment will create 25 new jobs. Located at 7027 Highway 24 in Townville, Top Edge Components, LLC’s new 22,500-square-foot facility will provide floor and roof wooden trusses, along with other engineered materials, for commercial, residential Read More...

Shenandoah Growers, Inc. Establishing High-tech Indoor Farm in Anderson County

Posted on August 3, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/shenandoah-growers-inc-establishing-high-tech-indoor-farm-in-anderson-county/Shenandoah Growers, Inc. establishing high-tech indoor farm in Anderson County The company’s newest large-scale controlled environment facility will create 50 new jobs Shenandoah Growers, Inc., a national leader in commercially advanced indoor agriculture, today broke ground on its next indoor ‘Biofarm,’ located in Anderson County. The project will create 50 local, well-paying jobs. With leading unit economics, capital efficiency, Read More...

Pregis establishing operations in Anderson County

Posted on July 27, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/pregis-establishing-operations-in-anderson-county/$80 million investment will create 120 new jobs Anderson County, S.C. (July 27, 2021) – Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County. The $80 million investment will create 120 new jobs.  With more than 25 facilities in North America, Pregis serves a wide variety of consumer and industrial Read More...