Harbor Freight Tools, Dillon County’s largest employer, today announced a one million-square foot expansion of its East Coast distribution facility. This expansion is projected to create more than 500 new jobs, bringing the company’s total investment in South Carolina to more than $200 million.
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News about Dillon County, SC, economic development and the Dillon County, SC, business community at the municipal, county, and state levels as well as other related news of interest
KB Biotech Solutions Launching New Dillon County Manufacturing Operations
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KB Biotech Solutions, a venture of Chinese-based Anhui Chem-bright Bioengineering Co. Ltd., is launching new manufacturing operations in Dillon County. The $12 million investment is expected to create 100 new jobs.
CareSouth, Vantage Point Reps Speak To LEPC
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Gary Pierce of CareSouth and Laura Ketter of Vantage Point were the guest speakers at the Dillon County Local Emergency Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, September 28th.
Marlboro Electric Reducing Rates Again
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For the fourth year in a row, Marlboro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“MEC”) is reducing energy charges during a time that increases are becoming the new norm. The decrease in rates will benefit members throughout MEC’s service area in Marlboro and Dillon counties.
Press Event Held To Announce New American Scrappers Operation
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A press event was held to announce that American Scrappers is establishing operations in Dillon County with the launch of a new distribution and logistics center.
American Scrappers Establishing Operations In Lake View
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American Scrappers is establishing operations in Dillon County with the launch of a new distribution and logistics center. The company’s $15.5 million investment is expected to create 200 new jobs.
Downtown Dillon: A Work In Progress
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As we recognize and celebrate Labor Day, 2017, in Dillon, SC, my attention is drawn back to Main Street in Dillon and how we are addressing this major challenge.
Cooperation Was Key In Bringing Inland Port To Dillon
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The cooperation of a number of entities was a key part to bringing the inland port to Dillon County.
Grant To Improve Area Transportation Awarded
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The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) has awarded $600,000 in grants to implement or expand existing public transportation to give people more direct access to work and job training sites.
Economic Development Director Meets With Chinese Chamber
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Dillon County Economic Development Director Tonny McNeil met with the Chinese Chamber on Thursday, July 13, in Columbia, to discuss Economic Development opportunities in Dillon County.