Category: Business

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

First Bank Names Jessica Johnson Assistant Vice President

First Bank recently announced the promotion of Jessica Johnson to Assistant Vice President. Johnson joined First Bank in 1999, working previously as Branch Officer at the bank’s Main Street location in Dillon. She has 11 years of banking experience.

First Bank Names Shannon Bryant Branch Officer

First Bank recently announced the promotion of Shannon Bryant to Branch Officer at its Dillon location. Bryant joined First Bank in 2008, working as Head Teller.

Piggly Wiggly Celebrating Grand Opening

Piggly Wiggly #155 is celebrating the grand opening of their store in Dillon at 1420 Highway 301 South, Dillon.

Locklair Recognized As Ambassador For Economic Development

Debbie Locklair was honored as an Ambassador for Economic Development by the Department of Commerce and legislative leaders as part of South Carolina’s 20th Annual Industry Appreciation Week.

Perdue Holds Grand Opening For New Wellness Center

Perdue Farms Inc.-Dillon held the grand opening for their new wellness center on Tuesday.

Food Lion Holds Grand Reopening Of Store

Food Lion held the grand reopening of their store on Wednesday morning. The newly remodeled store features a fresh look in the produce department with new cases, tables and lighting. There is also new flooring and decor throughout the store.

NESA Holds Second In Series Of Economic Development Consultant Events

The North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA), an economic development organization encompassing South Carolina’s northeast region, recently hosted the second event in its 2010 Consultant Event Series. The two-day program, entitled “Prospecting and Closing the Deal” featured Frank Spano, Director of Austin Consulting, and was attended by economic development professionals from NESA’s member counties.

Perdue Launches Recipe Dedication Program To Support Susan G. Komen Cause

Perdue Farms Incorporated recently announced the PERDUE® Recipe Dedication Program, which encourages consumers to contribute to an online recipe book by sharing their favorite chicken recipes and dedicating their submissions to anyone touched by breast cancer.

Ground Broken On $700,000 Wellness Center At Perdue

Perdue associates, members of the community and local and state elected officials gathered at Perdue’s Dillon processing complex August 31 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the company’s newest Wellness Center, a $700,000 investment in the health and wellness of Perdue associates and their family members. (With Slide Show)

Perdue’s Top Producers Announced

Perdue Farms in Dillon recently recognized M&JB Farm of Dillon County as being one of their Top Producers.