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Jasper County lands $2.5 million investment from carousel manufacturer

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OCT. 23, 2015 — A leading manufacturer of customized and rebuilt carousels for industrial applications will move operations to Ridgeland where an affiliate plans to build a 40,000 square-foot facility, state officials announced Thursday. The $2.5 million investment by AS/R Systems Inc., will generate 11 new jobs.

15.1023.asr“AS/R Systems’ decision to invest in our state and establish operations in Jasper County proves that South Carolina is open for business to companies in all industries,” said Gov. Nikki Haley. Read more →

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Hampton County lands $4.9 million investment that will generate 37 jobs

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Nupi Americas, Inc., to start warehousing, distribution operations

15.1022.nupiOCT. 22, 2015 | Nupi Americas, Inc., announced today it would invest $4.9 million in Hampton County to establish warehousing and distribution operations for piping and air-conditioning systems. Over the next five years, the business is expected to generate 37 new jobs, according to state officials

“It truly is a reason to celebrate when a company decides to invest in one of our rural counties,” said Gov. Nikki Haley. “We have always made it a priority to show the world that all of South Carolina is open for business, and Nupi America’s investment in Hampton County does exactly that. We’re thrilled to welcome Nupi America to the South Carolina family, and look forward to watching its operations in Hampton thrive and grow.” Read more →

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10/20: Promise Zone funding opportunities, resources, events

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A weekly update for the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

In this post, you can find descriptions of new events, webinars, resources and funding opportunities that may be helpful to Promise Zone partners and supporters.

In this update are grant opportunities for tourism projects, different kinds of AmeriCorps funding, food projects and other initiatives that focus on sustainable farming, healthy eating, patient-centered care, healthcare systems research and waste management. Read more →

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Four Promise Zone counties eligible for disaster help

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Flood waters from the Edisto River covered mailboxes near Givhans Ferry in Colleton County. Photo provided.

Flood waters from the Edisto River covered mailboxes near Givhans Ferry in Colleton County. Photo provided.

OCT. 14, 2015 | Bamberg County is among several South Carolina’s counties that are eligible for Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. On Tuesday, the SBA also added three other Promise Zone counties — Allendale, Barnwell and Hampton — to the list of counties for which small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million.

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