Berkeley Means Business

$627,000 Investment will create 40 new jobs in Berkeley County

DHI Corp (Design House), a home goods provider, today announced plans to establish operations in Berkeley County. The $627,000 investment will create 40 new jobs. Founded in 1872, Design House offers a variety of home good products for any… Read More

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

Berkeley County takes leading role in SC economic development report

Berkeley County takes leading role in SC economic development report BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. [MONDAY, FEB 11, 2019]  Berkeley County had three of South Carolina’s top economic development announcements in 2018, according to the state’s Commerce Department, which tallied nearly… Read More

VTL Precision expanding Lowcountry presence with new operations in Berkeley County

  VTL Precision expanding Lowcountry presence with new operations in Berkeley County $8.2 million investment to house new business line in Goose Creek, S.C. COLUMBIA, S.C. [January 3, 2019] – VTL Precision, a leading developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine,… Read More

$100,000 AVAILABLE TO TRI-COUNTY EMPLOYERS SEEKING TO TRAIN CURRENT EMPLOYEES

$100,000 AVAILABLE TO TRI-COUNTY EMPLOYERS SEEKING TO TRAIN CURRENT EMPLOYEES DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS DEC. 13   NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 3, 2018) – Federal Incumbent Worker Training Assistance (IWT) funds totaling $100,000 are available through the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity… Read More

TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS OFFERING FREE LEAN MANUFACTURING TRAINING FOR 84 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE MANUFIRSTSC GRANT PROGRAM

TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS OFFERING FREE LEAN MANUFACTURING TRAINING FOR 84 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE MANUFIRSTSC GRANT PROGRAM Trident Technical College December 3, 2018 The demand for workers in high-tech lean manufacturing is expected to continue to surge in… Read More

Evonik Industries Cuts the Ribbon on New Chemical Plant in Berkeley County

Evonik Industries Cuts the Ribbon on New Chemical Plant in Berkeley County Oct 16, 2018 – Berkeley County joined industry leaders today to cut the ribbon and celebrate Evonik Industries’ new chemical plant in Goose Creek. The precipitated silica plant… Read More