Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for Nov. 25, 2020

Carver Maritime expands port services in North Charleston

The industrial port will be expanding its marine terminal with a $27.8 million investment that includes the creation of 50 jobs and construction of a new 120,000-square-foot facility.
(Charleston Regional Business Journal)

S.C. still adding construction jobs

South Carolina is one of 13 states to add jobs during an eight-month period and also saw job growth during the previous year. Nonresidential recovery from the pandemic remained sluggish in October, according to an industry analysis.
(Columbia Regional Business Report)

Nimbleness, diversification key to survival

ZVerse learned one of the lessons that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught many S.C. manufacturers. In the face of faltering supply chains and other distribution snags, companies are having to diversify, increase flexibility and look for new ways to make things and get them to customers. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Cason Development Group working to develop commerce park

Cason Development Group has partnered with Columbia commercial real estate broker Ben Brantley to find additional tenants and accelerate the growth of Shop Grove Commerce Park. The 38-acre park is located off Shop Road Extension. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Company makes $8 million investment in Victor Mill site

Origin Investments has made an $8 million preferred equity investment as part of the financing for Lively at Victor Park, a multifamily property being developed by Orange Capital Advisors and its construction arm, CF Evans, in Greer. (GSA Business Report)

Last chance to check out S.C. Manufacturing Conference exhibitors

Check out keynotes and seminars from economic development officials, industry leaders and others devoted to ensuring the viability of manufacturing in S.C. by going to SCBiztv. Through Nov. 30, the exhibit floor will be open for a chance to get to know those involved in the manufacturing and supply chain sector. Click to access the exhibit floor.