News Archive
LCDC Celebrates Momentum and Record-Breaking Impact at 2026 Annual Meeting
02/20/2026 - Supporting documents: LCDC 2025 Annual Report LCDC Economic Impact Study On Thursday, February 19, LCDC welcomed investors, partners, elected officials, and community leaders to Presbyterian College for its Annual Meeting & 2025 Year in Review. The evening began with networking, followed by the program and a reception celebrating another year of strategic... READ MORE
Coastal Precast Systems selects Laurens County for first South Carolina operation
02/11/2026 - FAST FACTS Coastal Precast Systems, LLC (Coastal Precast Systems) selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina operation. The company’s approximately $9 million investment will create about 70 new jobs. Coastal Precast Systems is a manufacturer of precast and prestressed concrete components for bridge and marine infrastructure. The... READ MORE
Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations
02/10/2026 - FAST FACTS Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite) is expanding operations in Laurens County. The company’s $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs. Hydrite is a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor offering a wide range of solutions through its three distinct business units: Food & Beverage Solutions, Manufactured Solutions, and Agriculture ... READ MORE
Kipp Group establishing US headquarters in Laurens County
11/12/2025 - FIVE FAST FACTS Kipp Group is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Laurens County. The company’s $12.2 million investment will create 19 new jobs. Kipp Group is an alliance of German companies. The company will be located in the Woodfield Industrial Park in Fountain Inn, S.C. Individuals interested in... READ MORE
Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. expanding Laurens County operations
10/14/2025 - FAST FACTS • Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. (MAS) is expanding its Laurens County operations. • The company’s $9.2 million investment will create 43 new jobs. • MAS is a pioneer in high-performance vacuum technology. • The company is located at 2200 N. Old Laurens Road in Gray Court, S.C. •... READ MORE
Brawo USA, Inc. expands Laurens County operations
07/16/2025 - News Release from South Carolina Department of Commerce FIVE FAST FACTS Brawo USA, Inc. (Brawo USA) is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company’s $23.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs. Brawo USA is a leader in the brass and non-ferrous metals industry. The company is located... READ MORE
Laurens County: South Carolina’s Manufacturing HUB
02/01/2025 - Laurens County was featured in the December/January edition of Business in Focus, in their project spotlighting ‘Economic Development in the Carolinas.’ They were eager to highlight the County's prosperity as well as showcase the appeal of setting roots here to potential businesses. Read the article... READ MORE
LCDC Annual Meeting & 2024 Economic Development Review
01/22/2025 - On Tuesday, January 21st, community leaders, supporters, local industry partners, Board members, and investors braved the cold and snow to help us welcome in 2025 at our 2024 Year in Review. We were honored to have Sarah White from Global Location Strategies join us, sharing insights on the latest trends in... READ MORE
Innovation and Technology: Laurens County’s Emerging Sectors
12/17/2024 - The technology sector in Upstate South Carolina is vibrant and growing. Home to major employers like AT&T, Spectrum, and Verizon, the state abounds with job opportunities. More than 10,000 residents in Upstate South Carolina work in IT, and that number is only growing. Whether you want to start a... READ MORE
Over 1,200 Eighth-Grade Students Explore Career Opportunities at the LCNC Career Showcase
11/25/2024 - On Thursday, November 7, close to 1,300 eighth-grade students from Laurens and Newberry counties gathered at the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Newberry campus for the fifth annual Laurens & Newberry Counties Career Showcase (LCNC Showcase). The event provided students with a unique opportunity to explore diverse career paths through hands-on interactions with... READ MORE
