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South Carolina Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt told a Florence audience Thursday that 2013 could be a pretty good year, maybe a very good one, when it comes to economic development.
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Florence County, S.C. – November 8, 2012 – W. Lee Flowers and Company, a wholesale grocery company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Florence County. The $6.5 million investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs.
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TIMMONSVILLE, S.C., Nov. 1, 2012 – Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) today marked its 2.5 millionth all-terrain vehicle (ATV) production milestone, with the announcement that it will add production of Honda’s next generation of side-by-side (multi-utility vehicle) products in mid-2013. Honda is planning to invest $27 million at its Timmonsville plant over the next four years and add more than 65 new jobs.
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Johnson Controls, Inc., today announced the opening of its Florence Recycling Center for automotive batteries. The facility expands Johnson Controls’ presence in Florence with a capital investment of more than $150 million, representing 250 new jobs, and 1,000 indirect jobs in the area. Currently, 200 employees are working onsite as the facility ramps up production.
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The Florence County Economic Development Partnership would like to congratulate and recognize the additional jobs and investment McCall Farms has created this year. A $10.6 million dollar investment will allow the company to increase the number of production lines it operates as well as move to a 24-7 production schedule. You may have seen their new trademark slogan “Yes, You Can.” driving up and down the interstate or in magazines but obviously, Yes, THEY Can! McCall Farms has added over 30
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Stuart was selected by Governor Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce as Florence County's Economic Development Ambassador of the Year.
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Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (“NAT” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NAT) (OTCBB: NADVF), which produces and markets CRAiLAR®, a natural fiber made from flax and other bast fibers, plans to open a facility in Florence County. An initial $8 million investment will create 25 jobs as part of the company’s move to the county.
Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), announced today that it is opening a new manufacturing center in Florence, South Carolina. The new facility will consolidate much of Otis’ North American new equipment operations and will bring more than 360 jobs to South Carolina.
February 16th, 2011 - Florence, S.C. – The Florence County Economic Development Partnership (FCEDP) is pleased to announce that American Luxury Coach (ALC) has signed a deal with Dodge that should create approximately 40 new jobs within the next year. ALC is located at 1702 South Irby Street in Florence. >>
January 10, 2011 - Florence, S.C. – The Florence County Economic Development Partnership (FCEDP) announced today that the Johnson Control Battery Recycling Facility that was announced in Summer 2009 will break ground January 18th 2011 on its 270-acre site on Paper Mill Road off US-76. The company plans to develop 36 acres for the facility and parking. The new facility estimates a $150 million dollar investment that should create 250 direct jobs and 1,000 indirect jobs. >>
December 16, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Florence County Economic Development Partnership today announced that Wellman Plastics Recycling will increase its current operations in Florence County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs over the next two years. >>
December 9, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Florence County Economic Development Partnership (FCEDP) today announced that ICE Recycling LLC, a recycler of plastics and polymers, will expand its operations in Florence County. The $4.35 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs. >>
November 18, 2010 - Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced that the 90 room Courtyard by Marriott located at 2660 Hospitality Blvd in Florence, SC has completed a major renovation of its lobby. The hotel now features the brand’s new Bistro restaurant in a Refreshing New Business lobby concept, designed to give travelers the flexibility to work and socialize however they choose while on the road. >>
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October 13, 2010 - Florence County Economic Development Partnership (FCEDP) is pleased to announce, MIT of Lake City, South Carolina (headquarters in Fletcher, North Carolina) will receive $3 million from the Department of Energy for the advancement of vehicle technologies. >>
November 18, 2009 - Florence, SC & Maynard, Mass. - Representatives from the Florence County Economic Development Partnership, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Red Rock Developments and Monster.com® today celebrated the grand opening of Monster’s new customer service facility in Florence, South Carolina. >>
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November 16, 2009 - The Florence County Economic Development Partnership (FCEDP) announced today that Materials Innovation Technology (MIT), a manufacturer of advanced materials, has selected Lake City as the new home of their manufacturing operations. The company will create 120 new jobs and make a capital investment of $5 million over the next five years. >>
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June 2, 2009 - The Florence County Economic Development Partnership (FCEDP) and North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) announced today that Johnson Controls, Inc. plans to build a new battery recycling facility in Florence, S.C. The facility is expected to represent a capital investment of more than $100 million and create 250 new jobs. >>
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May 7, 2009--The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Florence County Economic Development Partnership today celebrated the completion of a $60 million plant expansion at Roche’s Florence facility. >>
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March 16, 2009 - Site Selection magazine’s 2008 ranking of top metropolitan areas for new and expanding facilities placed Florence 5th in the United States for communities with a population between 50,000 and 200,000. >>
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