News from Kershaw County
December 8, 2015 | INVISTA expanding Kershaw County operations
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Lauren Reeder lauren.reeder@kershaw.sc.gov
Kershaw County, SC – INVISTA, one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and...read more about INVISTA expanding Kershaw County operations article
November 19, 2015 | Steeplechase Industrial Park Designated as AT&T Fiber Ready
CAMDEN, SC — As part of AT&T’s continuing efforts to drive economic development and investment in South Carolina, AT&T and representatives from Kershaw County Economic Development today announced that...read more about Steeplechase Industrial Park Designated as AT&T Fiber Ready article
October 29, 2015 | Kershaw County Council approves economic development bonds
Kershaw County, SC – Kershaw County Council approved the issuance of up to $17 million in bonds for economic development projects at its recent Council Meeting. The bonds will be used to improve the county&rsquo...read more about Kershaw County Council approves economic development bonds article
August 21, 2015 | Haier America Expands Kershaw County Operations
$72 million investment expected to create 410 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Haier America has announced plans to expand its Kershaw County refrigerator manufacturing operations, which will support Haier’s continued growth and help the...read more about Haier America Expands Kershaw County Operations article
June 15, 2015 | Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $14.2 million in FY15 grants
$7.5 million awarded to 22 water and sewer projects in second round of FY15 grants
COLUMBIA, S.C.- May 19, 2015- The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded $14.2 million in grants this fiscal year for 44...read more about Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $14.2 million in FY15 grants article
June 9, 2015 | Noted and Passed
We recently spent a number of weeks delving deep into the question of whether or not Kershaw County is being left behind when it comes to economic development. While 25 jobs may not seem like a...read more about Noted and Passed article
June 2, 2015 | Suominen expanding Kershaw County manufacturing operations
Company confirms the addition of a new product line at Bethune, S.C. plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Suominen, a globally-leading supplier of nonwovens, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Kershaw County. It is the...read more about Suominen expanding Kershaw County manufacturing operations article
April 14, 2015 | A Peek at the Competition
A group intent on spurring economic development in KershawCounty took a closer look at what one competitor has been doing.
The group, led by Kershaw County Council Chairman JulianBurns, included County Administrator Vic...read more about A Peek at the Competition article
April 14, 2015 | Suominen’s Bethune Plant may Expand
Suominenis looking to expand its Bethune operation, according to a press releasepublished Thursday on the company’s website.
TheEuropean company, which manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes, medicaland hygiene products, announced in...read more about Suominen’s Bethune Plant may Expand article
April 1, 2015 | Economic Development: Many Parts in Motion
All things considered, Kershaw County seems to be holdingits own in the world of economic development.
But like anything else, there is always room forimprovement – the trick is determining exactly what.
Since 2006, Kershaw County...read more about Economic Development: Many Parts in Motion article