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Berkeley County Industries Recognized at South Carolina Manufacturing Conference

[Oct 30, 2019] “Communicate. Collaborate. Cooperate.” That’s what Governor Henry McMaster said at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards Luncheon today to honor industries around South Carolina. Two industries in Berkeley County were among the 20 statewide that were… Read More

SAPIENCE AUTOMATION TO ESTABLISH OPERATIONS IN BERKELEY COUNTY

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Investment creating 26 jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sapience Automation, a full-service integrator of robot systems, is establishing operations in Berkeley County. The $500,000 investment is expected to create 26 new jobs.  Focusing on the integration of… Read More

New Manufacturing Apprenticeship Alliance looks to create Custom Industrial Maintenance Program

In response to industry demand, Trident Technical College is exploring the development of a new Manufacturing Apprenticeship Alliance for industry sector partnerships to create in-demand, adult manufacturing apprenticeships. These unique programs will be employer-led and designed for industry needs based… Read More

ManuFirst SC Students in Cross Plan for Graduation Celebration

[Oct 28, 2019] – Over 20 adult residents of the Cross community and surrounding area are preparing for a graduation ceremony for the ManuFirst SC program. The celebration will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 6pm… Read More

Trident Workforce Development Area Incumbent Worker Training Program Funding Available

[Oct. 23, 2019] Incumbent Worker Training funds (IWT) is being made available under provisions of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act.   The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program provides funding to help cover the costs of training needed to… Read More

A&R Logistics, Inc. Establishing Operations in Berkeley County

$60 million investment creating over 60 jobs OCT 21, 2019 – MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – A&R Logistics, Inc., a leading supply chain services company providing dry bulk transportation, warehousing, packaging, third-party logistics (3PL) and export solutions to the chemical… Read More

Timberland High School opens state-of-the-art welding lab

(October 18, 2019) – The $500,000 welding lab is a result of the collaboration of the Berkeley County Economic Development, W International, Pacolet Milliken /Cooper River Partners and Berkeley Electric Cooperative. With the help of local business/industry partners,… Read More