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LCDC Vice President Lynn Finley One of Select SCEDA Members to Earn Coveted Statewide Economic Developer Certification
08/31/2023 - Columbia, S.C. (August 31, 2023) - The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers were recognized on August 24 during the Midyear Members Meeting. The nine members come from... READ MORE
YANFENG EXPANDING OPERATIONS IN LAURENS COUNTY
01/18/2023 - FAST FACTS: • Yanfeng is expanding operations in Laurens County. • The company’s investment of $49.6 million will create approximately 58 new jobs over the next five years. • Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier. • ... READ MORE
Motor City Racks expanding S.C. presence with new operations in Laurens County
11/09/2022 - FIVE FAST FACTS Motor City Racks is expanding its S.C. footprint with new operations in Laurens County. The company’s $26 million investment will create 88 new jobs. Motor City Racks is a supplier of automotive and industrial racking products. Located at 366 Old Airport Road in Laurens, S.C. Individuals... READ MORE
Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC expanding and moving corporate headquarters to Laurens County
08/24/2022 - Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC, a leading supplier, distributor and manufacturer of children’s toys, today announced plans to move its expanding corporate headquarters to Laurens County. The company’s $16 million investment will create 80 new jobs. Founded in 2012, Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC creates safe and reliable, licensed and non-licensed... READ MORE
Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County
02/09/2022 - FIVE FAST FACTS Blue Diamond Industries, a part of Hexatronic Group AB, is establishing its first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County. The $18 million investment will create more than 90 new jobs. Blue Diamond Industries manufactures high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit materials for the protection of fiber optic, data and power... READ MORE
Shamrock Technologies, Inc. establishing operations in Laurens County
01/12/2022 - FAST FACTS: Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock) is establishing operations in Laurens County. The $19.4 million investment will create growth opportunities in emerging markets. Shamrock is one of the world’s largest processors of micronized fluorinated polymers and manufacturers of specialty wax-based products. Located at 101 Connexial Blvd. in... READ MORE
Malouf Companies establishing operations in Laurens County
07/28/2021 - FIVE FAST FACTS • Malouf Companies (Malouf) is establishing operations in Laurens County. • The $47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs. • Malouf is a diverse consumer goods business. • The new facility will be located... READ MORE
European-based Frauenthal Gnotec establishes operations in Laurens County
06/09/2021 - Frauenthal Gnotec is establishing their latest manufacturing and distribution facility in Laurens County. With an investment of $8.2 million and the creation of 82 new jobs, the company is expanding production to an existing facility at 400 South Nelson Dr. in Fountain Inn, SC. “We would like to welcome Gnotec to... READ MORE
Graduating senior recruitment event showcases local career opportunities in Laurens County
05/26/2021 - Earlier this week, the S.C. Department of Commerce, Laurens County Development Corporation, and Laurens District 55 High School collaborated to host a Graduating Senior Recruitment event. Twelve local businesses and industries covering healthcare, manufacturing, human services, and more were onsite at Laurens High School to provide information and showcase available... READ MORE
Be Pro Be Proud Provides “Big Rig” Experience to Laurens County Students
04/13/2021 - 53-foot rig allows students to explore careers in skilled trades On Tuesday, over 40 10th graders from Laurens District 55 High School and Clinton High School came out to the Piedmont Tech Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) to explore the Be Pro Be Proud mobile trailer, as well as tour the... READ MORE
