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New Carolina to Grow the Carolina Nuclear Cluster
New Carolina Receives SBA Innovative Economies Grant
South Carolina’s Council on Competitiveness, or New Carolina, received a $600,000 SBA Innovative Economies grant to grow the nuclear industry and cluster in the Carolinas. New Carolina was one of only 10 entities nationwide to receive a grant. New Carolina will identify gaps in the global nuclear supply chain, determine which small businesses can fill the gaps and connect those businesses with opportunities. Also, it will identify new technologies that are being developed at the state’s universities and technical colleges and help create start-up companies.
Charleston Port has Increased Capacity to 1 Million Pounds
The Port of Charleston has a new giant crane, the largest floating crane in the Southeast. The giant crane has expanded the Port’s capacity to 1 million pounds of cargo.
Post & CourierAlternative Energy in South Carolina
Clemson students have unveiled a car that can travel 20 miles with zero emissions before switching to gas power.
Independent MailNorth Charleston prepares a warehouse for a future wind turbine test lab.
Post & CourierAtlantic Southeast Airlines Opens Maintenance Facility at Columbia Airport
Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., has opened a new regional jet maintenance facility at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). This facility is a strategic move in Atlantic Southeast’s works to become the world’s largest operator of regional jets.
Central SC AllianceAflac Group Prepares for Future Expansion in Central South Carolina
Aflac Group has expanded its office space in Columbia, SC. Aflac anticipates expanding their presence in South Carolina and the Central SC region especially. The company plans to double the number of workers at the new location over the next three to five years by adding new employees.
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