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Project Tiger to bring 65 jobs to area
May 11, 2021 – 12:19 pm
A new industry will bring capital investment and jobs to Union County.
The company, code-named “Project Tiger,” plans to purchase the former ESAB building in the Midway Green Industrial Park for $3.3 million and create 65 jobs, according to Dolton Williams, executive director of the Union County Development Board.
Last week, Union County Council approved second reading […]
VOCO America investing $3.2M to expand headquarters, increase local workforce
April 30, 2021 – 9:48 am
An international maker of dental materials used to repair teeth is expanding its North American headquarters in Lancaster County with a more than $3.2 million investment that will more than double its local workforce.
VOCO America Inc., which is currently leasing space at Rosemont Business Park off S.C. 160, has purchased property there and will build […]
SC Housing’s 2021 Palmetto Heroes Program
April 6, 2021 – 9:45 am
SC Housing is pleased to introduce SC Housing’s 2021 Palmetto Heroes Program. The program honors and includes educators, first responders and community service personnel in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, firefighting, emergency medical services and health care, as well as active duty military, members of the SC Army National Guard, SC Air National Guard […]
Community Development Block Grant Funding Could Benefit York County Residents
April 6, 2021 – 9:29 am
York County’s needs assessment, holding a public hearing for residents, giving them a chance to give input on the County’s biggest ticket items such as housing, public facilities and economic development.
York County on the Catawba Regional Council of Governments, coming together to hold a public hearing around Community Block Grant Funding. That’s nearly $18 million […]
Eddie Pickett – 2021 Small Business Person of the Year
March 23, 2021 – 8:53 am
Eddie Pickett, owner of Quality Cleaning Janitor Services LLC, has been named “2021 Small Business Person of the Year” by the Winthrop Region SBDC. Eddie is a long time Rock Hill business owner with outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and a history of continuous contributions to the community.
Catawba Regional Development Corporation (CRDC) has partnered with the SBDC for […]
SC Department of Employment and Workforce – Data Dashboard
March 18, 2021 – 11:37 am
Check out DEW’s data dashboard to see the latest Unemployment Insurance claims, trends, and data. Below are some graphs from the latest report.
*Graphics taken from SC Department of Employment and Workforce Data Dashboard website
New development at Chester Research & Development Park will create 50 jobs
March 1, 2021 – 9:30 am
Construction workers placed the last piece of steel earlier this week in the frame for a 20,000-square-foot facility at the Chester Research and Development Park in Richburg.
The structure is the framework for a new development, which is owned by Chart Industries.
In a small “topping out” ceremony, construction workers signed the steel beam before it was […]
Town is planning for what comes next
February 16, 2021 – 3:06 pm
Great Falls has spent a lot of time preparing for the whitewater recreational opportunities that are coming to the area. Now, they are preparing for what comes along with it.
From the time Duke Energy announced it would build a new state park and enable whitewater recreation in Great Falls as part of its relicensing agreement […]
SC has $25M to help people catch up on rent, mortgages
January 28, 2021 – 3:25 pm
Approximately $25 million in CARES Act funding has been allocated to SC to be used toward assisting low to moderate income homeowners and renters who have fallen behind on payments due to COVID-19. The program is called “SC Stay” and will be administered by SC Housing.
SC Stay www.schousing.com/Home/SC-Stay
Eligibility
1. COVID-19 Impact:
Must be a Homeowner or Renter […]
Catawba Local Area Subsequent Designation Taking Public Comment
January 26, 2021 – 11:51 am
View Local Workforce Development Area Subsequent Designation Petition
View County Consortium Agreement
View Attachment A – WIOA Local Workforce Development Board Membership
View Attachment B – Designation of Grant Recipient/Fiscal Agent
Public comment will be taken through Feb. 1, 2021. Comments should be sent to Nicole Lawing at Catawba Regional.
SCDOT requesting public comment on two projects
January 26, 2021 – 11:38 am
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing notification of a public comment notices. This information will be available for public review and comment through February 17, 2021 on the SCDOT’s website via the links provided below.
SCDOT Requests Public Comment on:
A STIP Amendment to Remove Work Phases at Black River Road (S-12) from US […]
COVID is actually creating jobs in this industry. Here’s when and where to get one.
January 4, 2021 – 12:36 pm
A company in charge of cleaning for several area school districts and in other settings has jobs available.
The Budd Group will hold a hiring event 1-3 p.m. Jan. 6 at 133 Church Street in Chester. SC Works Catawba will host the event and have a career coach for job-seekers, along with laptops, wi-fi and printing if needed. […]
Catawba Regional Council of Government Receives National Association of Development Organizations 2020 Impact Award
December 14, 2020 – 9:58 am
WASHINGTON, DC – Catawba Regional Council of Governments based in Rock Hill, South Carolina has received a 2020 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the City of Tega Cay 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update.
The City of Tega Cay, with assistance from the Catawba Regional Council of Governments and resident […]
City gets $409K grant for water line to business park
December 7, 2020 – 8:50 am
The city of Lancaster has been awarded a $409,000 grant to help improve infrastructure off S.C. 9.
The grant is from the S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority and will pay almost half the cost of the project. The city is extending water lines at Air Rail Business Park off S.C. 9 to help keep up with the […]
Carlisle awarded $1.2 million
November 2, 2020 – 9:51 am
The Town of Carlisle will use two grants totaling more than $1.2 million to upgrade its sewer pump stations even as it also considers its options for the future processing of its wastewater in light of the closing of Carlisle Finishing.
In a Saturday morning (September 26) interview with The Union Times, Carlisle Mayor Mary Ferguson-Glenn […]
Learn more about The State Revolving Funds
October 19, 2020 – 10:58 am
The State Revolving Funds (SRF) program offers long-term, below market financing for qualified infrastructure projects. It is managed jointly by the RIA and the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Click here to learn more about the State Revolving Funds (SRF).
20 high-tech design jobs coming to Indian Land
October 12, 2020 – 9:07 am
Another Charlotte-based company is moving its operation to Indian Land, a $450,000 investment that will create 20 new, high-paying jobs.
SynTech Design, a division of Synergy Steel, announced plans to open on Red Ventures Drive by the end of November. Nine of the 20 jobs are existing, and 11 of them will be new.
SynTech Design provides […]
Textile Communities Distress Criteria Map – Catawba Region (2019)
October 9, 2020 – 12:04 pm
Textile Communities Distress Criteria Map – Catawba Region (2019)
Curbside Job Fair – September 24th in Rock Hill, SC
September 16, 2020 – 3:47 pm
Below is a list of the Businesses who will be represented:
The City of Rock Hill
York County Government
York County Board of Disabilities
Wikoff Color Corporation
National Machining & Fabrication
Morcon Tissue
Affinity Health
North Central Family Medicine
F. Schumacher & Co
JWJ Consulting
A+ Medical
Samaritan’s Purse
Performance Food Group
FedEx
Carolina Poly
Arcosa
Distribution Direct
Boise Cascade
Quotable Cleaning LLC
Oceana Gold Mine
Schaeffler Group
Nutramax Laboratories
Fort Mill School District
UNFI
US Foods
Composite Resources, LLC
South Carolina’s Employment Situation – July 2020
August 21, 2020 – 11:59 am
Click here to view the Press Release.
Click here to view the Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s July 2020 Employment Situation Statement.
In Memoriam – Robby Moody
August 18, 2020 – 11:47 am
Our community is deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Robert Carson Moody, favorably known as Robby, since his passing on Saturday, August 1st, 2020, while hiking with one of his beloved children.
Robby was the son of Mrs. Mary A. Schirmer Moody and the late Mr. Alton Eugene Moody. Robby is survived by his mother, […]
SC Works Employment Assistance Services Go Virtual
August 17, 2020 – 8:34 am
Click here to view the CN2 news report.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INVESTS $14.3 MILLION IN CARES ACT FUNDING TO CAPITALIZE REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS
August 3, 2020 – 8:48 am
Click here to view the press release from the US Economic Development Administration.
Additional Six Weeks of Extended Benefits (EB) Program Announced
July 23, 2020 – 11:15 am
Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) extends the Extended Benefits (EB) Program. Click here to view the news release.
The Town of Van Wyck wants to hear from you!
June 8, 2020 – 10:04 am
The Town of Van Wyck is developing the Comprehensive Plan 2020 and needs your input. Residents are invited to share their ideas on Van Wyck’s challenges and its possibilities. The online community survey is available for residents to give feedback on preferred community characteristics, values, development principles, and needs. Residents can view images of different […]
Chernoff Newman Insights Presentation (NC & SC)
May 26, 2020 – 10:46 am
Click here to view the Chernoff Newman Insights Presentation (NC & SC).
2020 Census Response Reminder
April 30, 2020 – 10:22 am
Have you completed your Census 2020 Response???
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program News
April 28, 2020 – 12:23 pm
DEW Continues to Add Resources as the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Successfully Launches in South Carolina. Click here to view the News Release.
Learn about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and how to apply
April 10, 2020 – 9:13 am
The CORONOVIRUS AID, RELIEF, and ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT ANNOUNCEMENT:
The CARES Act authorizes $100M in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds for the purchase of personal protective equipment and related supplies for our nation’s first responders. As fire departments provide lifesaving emergency medical response to more and more communities impacted by COVID-19, FEMA AFG is offering an additional funding opportunity for the fire service community to […]
UPDATE – Small Business Loan Guidance Resources
March 31, 2020 – 1:29 pm
Keeping our Lenders and Resource Partners in the loop so you can help us share this information on how people can receive the $10,000 Advance on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) when you receive inquiries.
This is an excellent website to obtain the most up to date information on what is out there. PPP loans […]
Check out SC Department of Unemployment & Workforce Youtube page for helpful tutorial videos
March 31, 2020 – 8:45 am
Have you checked out the DEW #Youtube lately? We have 12 step-by-step tutorial videos that may answer your questions, so you can avoid the wait on the phone! https://www.youtube.com/cha…/UChlual2_-yRuKdgTwcIMmLQ/videos
Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
March 30, 2020 – 3:38 pm
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits and other employers. This guide […]
2020 Census Outreach Materials and Toolkits
March 23, 2020 – 8:56 am
Households across the U.S. will receive official Census Bureau mailings this month. Shareable census outreach materials with information about the Census and how results impact your region as well as a Community Benefits Toolkit can be found at 2020Census.gov. The Census Bureau also offers ready-made messaging and graphics to help you spread the word. View […]
A bright future
March 19, 2020 – 3:03 pm
A new economic development project is set to take flight in Chester County.
On Monday, Chester County Council approved third and final reading for a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for the company behind the code name “Project Sparrow.”
“Since this is third reading, can we reveal the company now?” asked County Councilman Alex Oliphant.
The company was prepared to announce […]
German firm bringing 22 jobs to IL
March 4, 2020 – 11:49 am
Lancaster County has landed another global company.
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that Rembe, a German-based maker of specialty equipment that protects manufacturing plants from dust explosions, will invest $3.4 million and create 22 new jobs at Bailes Ridge Corporate Park in Indian Land.
Rembe (pronounced REM-bee) intends to build a multipurpose complex that will […]
US Census could mean big money for York County roads, schools, politics
February 24, 2020 – 9:31 am
York County has two big reasons to make sure all its residents get counted.
“We get that raw data and that raw data is used for two things — money and power,” said Jan Smiley with the U.S. Census Bureau. “That’s what it comes down to.”
Smiley is a Fort Mill resident of more than 30 years. She […]
Check out how SCDOT is at work in our region
February 18, 2020 – 8:52 am
Check out the Lockhart Bridges Project Update by clicking here.
Also, hear about the SC 160 and I 77 Project Community Meeting by clicking here.
Catawba Regional Development Corporation Update
February 3, 2020 – 9:53 am
When New York By The Slice owner, Kendrick Hill (pictured with his wife, Gracie) decided to purchase the building he had been leasing for seven years South State Bank and Catawba Regional Council of Governments partnered to assist with the financing. The restaurant currently has six employees.
New York By The Slice Italian Restaurant
921 West Carolina […]
Take part in “Beyond 77” transportation study
January 30, 2020 – 9:34 am
How do we go beyond I-77?
As the main artery running through Charlotte, the 68-mile stretch of interstate between Statesville, NC and Rock Hill, SC serves a large community. The I-77 corridor is greater than just the interstate itself. It is a network of connections that allow us to mobilize our lives every day. That’s […]
Planning and Zoning Officials Training Calendar – Spring 2020
January 30, 2020 – 9:26 am
Click here to view the training calendar for Spring 2020.
Job fairs for census hiring in Lancaster County
January 21, 2020 – 3:51 pm
Fueled by Panhandle growth, the county’s population has skyrocketed almost 25 percent since the last census was taken in 2010.
With that growth explosion and no slowdown in sight, it’s a given that county residents will see a drastic change in local government once the population results from the upcoming 2020 Census are compiled.
At least three […]
SC 160/I-77 Interchange Reconfiguration Public Meeting Notice
January 16, 2020 – 9:19 am
Meeting:
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will host a Public Information Meeting for the SC-160/I-77 Interchange Reconfiguration Project on Thursday, January 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Real Life Church, which is located at 1930 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC 29708. This public meeting will have an open house format and no formal […]
County gets $724K grant to help create 153 new jobs
January 2, 2020 – 8:34 am
Lancaster County has been awarded a $724,400 federal grant to facilitate the $18 million expansion of a local manufacturer that will create 153 new jobs.
The U.S. Commerce Department announced Thursday that the money will help pay for improvements to an existing county road, though the road isn’t named.
“Reliable infrastructure systems are critical… and that’s particularly […]
Union awarded $500,000 grant
January 2, 2020 – 8:31 am
The City of Union will use a $500,000 state grant to help fund the demolition of approximately 30 blighted properties on a total of 10 streets in the downtown area.
In a letter sent to City of Union Mayor Harold Thompson, SC District 18 Sen. Ronnie Cromer announced that the city had been awarded a $500,000 […]
Check out how SCDOT is at work in our region
December 19, 2019 – 12:48 pm
The following videos are updates from SCDOT on the road work that is taking place in our region.
Chester County
Lancaster County
Union County
York County SC Pennies for Progress road construction update
December 2, 2019 – 4:14 pm
On Monday night, Pennies for Progress manager Patrick Hamilton updated York County Council on several major road projects happening in the county.
Projects include major highway widening, intersection improvements and resurfacing.
Here are the highlights of what’s happening now:
▪ S.C. 160 West going into North Carolina, near Zoar Road just outside of Tega Cay, has curb and gutter installed, with […]
Manufacturer eyes 200-job, $20M expansion
November 18, 2019 – 10:26 am
A Lancaster County manufacturer may be on the verge of expanding to create 200 new jobs here in the coming months.
No one will publically identify the company, which is being referred to as “Project Dumpling” by the Lancaster County Economic Development Department.
Members of Lancaster County Council unanimously approved first reading of an ordinance Tuesday night […]
A swim beach, camping and more could start a new rush of recreation in Chester County
November 18, 2019 – 10:23 am
York isn’t the only county working to get its residents out to the water. Chester leaders are dipping their feet in, too.
Duke Energy sent Chester County a public lease agreement for work planned at Fishing Creek Access Area. Duke would put in a swimming area, fishing pier and more parking.
“It’s going to basically be a […]
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