Sea Hunt builds top-selling family-friendly boats in Columbia

Father and son Vic and Bubba Roof started Sea Hunt Boats in a small one-room shop outside of Columbia in 1995, and in just a few years, they were building the No. 1 selling saltwater boat on the market. Read More »

A discussion with Adrianne Beasley, director of Aerospace Initiatives for the S.C. Council on Competitiveness

There’s a saying that what is past is prologue. And in the case of the aerospace industry in South Carolina, the story of the sector’s explosive past decade could be setting the stage for a prosperous future. Read More »

New study explores workforce development challenges along the I-77 corridor

A study of the workforce along Interstate 77 in South Carolina indicates that manufacturing and logistics firms in the region are not immune to market pressures brought on by low unemployment, but leaders there believe they can grow their way out of potential problems. Read More »

Flex resumes production of state-of-the-art frozen yogurt kiosks and aims to hire 500 new advanced manufacturing workers

Despite being rather tight-lipped about Flex’s future plans in West Columbia, the international design, engineering, and manufacturing company is in the process of welcoming 500 new employees to their Lexington County plant. Read More »

The largest tire in the world is built at Michelin's Midlands plant

The French-born corporate mascot Bibendum—better known to Americans as The Michelin Man—has quite a home in Lexington County, where two of his company’s major North American manufacturing plants are located. Read More »

Industrial product improvements are paving the way for big business in Kershaw

Kershaw County is in the midst of a $17 million industrial product improvement plan, and Economic Development Director Peggy McLean says that’s one way to show prospective industries her community’s ability to get things done. Read More »

The asphalt industry offers swift career advancement and high-paying jobs

Perhaps you’ve noticed more road crews on the ground across the state. This is an exciting time for infrastructure in South Carolina, where more and more roads are under construction or repair. Read More »

S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association hopes new ad campaign will bring a wave of new workers

The poor condition of Palmetto State roads has long been a source of frustration for drivers. Even the one-time head of Michelin North American intimated that the economically important firm just might leave the Upstate if something wasn’t done to fix our pothole-covered roads. Read More »

‘Change everything’ resulted in ‘do nothing’

“It was a quiet week in Lake Wobegon” —that’s either the start of the Prairie Home Companion monologue, or the wrap-up of the 2019 state legislative session. Read More »

A holistic approach to addressing mental health in the workplace

Work is useful for emotional and psychological well-being, yet a negative working environment can lead to physical and mental health issues for employees. Read More »