Nexans cuts ribbon on one-of-a-kind Berkeley County renewable energy plant

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) – An energy company hosted a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning for a new plant in Charleston designed to support the U.S. offshore wind market. The subsea cable facility, Nexans, will bring hundreds of jobs… Read More

Economic Development and School District Host Job Fair for High School Students and Public

Hiring Berkeley County Industries Can Connect with High School Seniors and Job Seeking Residents at Free Events This is an open invitation for two upcoming job fairs that will be coming up in Berkeley County. These particular job… Read More

HYDERA establishing operations in Berkeley County

HYDERA establishing operations in Berkeley County $15 million investment will create 15 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – HYDERA, a joint venture between Pacolet Milliken and OURAY, today announced plans to establish operations in Berkeley County at the Charleston International Manufacturing Center… Read More

Scholarships Available for New ManuFirst SC Session Starting August 16

Four-week training course prepares County residents for manufacturing jobs MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- (Tuesday, July 20, 2021)- Berkeley County residents interested in growing their qualifications for manufacturing jobs can apply for scholarships for the ManuFirst SC program HERE. This free program is… Read More

$300M-plus Downtown Nexton breaks ground near Summerville

June 3, 2021 – Berkeley County joined local leaders to break ground on the new Downtown Nexton. The multi-million dollar project is expected to take five to seven years to complete and will cover just under 100 acres…. Read More

Century Aluminum Expanding Operations in Berkeley County with $60M Investment & 100 New Jobs

Century Aluminum expanding operations in Berkeley County More than $60 million investment will create 100 new jobs   Berkeley County, S.C. – Century Aluminum, one of the nation’s largest primary aluminum producers, today announced plans to expand operations in Berkeley County. The… Read More

Mainstream Pine Products Selects Berkeley County Site to Lead its North American Strategy

The 10-acre biorefinery facility in Charleston International Manufacturing Center will be capable of processing 110,000 tons of crude tall oil from wood pulp used in paper manufacturing. (January 29, 2021) GOOSE CREEK | SC – This week, Mainstream… Read More

Berkeley County Industry Playing Vital Role in COVID-19 Vaccine

(Post and Courier) SUMMERVILLE — A vital part of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is built here, and Gov. Henry McMaster paid a visit Tuesday to celebrate it.  Horizon Scientific Inc. has recently gotten more attention after being the… Read More

Berkeley County Economic Development Welcomes Bidd Smith as Project Manager

[Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020] Berkeley County Economic Development announces the addition of Bidd Smith to its team, in the key role of Project Manager. Smith joins this dynamic department as a pivotal proponent and seasoned employee of the… Read More

Berkeley County Host Tri-County STEMersion Program to Connect Industry to Educators

Tri-County STEMersion Connects Industry to Educators MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, January 28, 2020) Berkeley County Economic Development, along with partners at Charleston County and Dorchester County Economic Development and South Carolina Department of Commerce announce 3rd annual… Read More