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Annual Report 2024
The Richland County Economic Development Office celebrates a year of success with the release of its annual report for 2024.
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New Training Center Under Development in Richland County
The County is collaborating on an unprecedented workforce training center.
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US Brick expands Columbia facility
US Brick announced the expansion of its Columbia, SC, facility with a $5.5 million investment and 33 new jobs.
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Schneider Electric expands facility in Hopkins
Schneider Electric is expanding its facility in Richland County, creating 150 new jobs.
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McEntire Produce continues growing Richland County operations
Full-service fresh produce supplier McEntire Product announces the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility with a $26.2 million investment.
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Plans announced for modern residential living near historic Columbia districts
Streams Development and Century Development Partners have announced plans to construct a 300-unit market-rate apartment complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Latest News

Crews have officially broken ground on the largest office development in downtown in decades.

Columbia’s beloved Soda City Market vies for national recognition. Voting begins March 17, 2025.

A statewide Economic Impact Report reveals Integer Technologies' $63 million impact.

Richland County is partnered on an initiative to preserve nearly 5,000 acres of natural land in the COWASEE Basin in addition to a streams preservation project underway at the Sumter National Forest.

The fiberglass manufacturer expands its presence within Richland County with the lease of this new space less than a mile from its manufacturing facility.

Global paper producer Sylvamo is investing millions to make upgrades at its Eastover plant.

Richland County is located in the Midlands region of South Carolina. It is uniquely positioned halfway between New York and Miami, within 24 hour ground access to more than 66% of the U.S. market. The county seat, which is also the state capital, is the City of Columbia.

Scout Motors

The next-generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, Scout Motors, has decided to establish its manufacturing operations in Blythewood.

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Economic Development Annual Report

Every year, Richland County Economic Development Office releases an Annual Report to showcase the major economic development wins in Richland County for the year. Click here to view the latest report.

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