Greer port moves record cargo volume as Pacific ports stall

Headlines across the United States warn of stalled shipping and sporadic ship arrivals at ports linked to the Pacific seaboard, but the S.C. Port System reports that Greer's Inland Port broke records this February. (GSA Business Report)

Construction complete on Summerville industrial building

Frampton Construction has finished its first of two heavy industrial buildings for the Portside Distribution Center. The Class-A facility was designed for logistics, automotive, manufacturing and other businesses. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Century Aluminum rebuilds with 3-year power agreement

After the Mount Holly aluminum smelter warned it would have to close if Santee Cooper couldn’t offer better power rates, the two have come to an agreement on a three-year contract that begins April 1. The company's president called the agreement a “good balance” for the both parties. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

T-Mobile invests $10.2M in North Charleston expansion

The wireless network operator completed a 44,350 expansion of its Customer Experience Center and expects to create 540 jobs at its 8571 Rivers Ave. location. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Kennedy joins National Association of Manufacturers board

Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy has been elected to the board of directors of NAM, the largest manufacturing association in the U.S. The organization represents manufacturers in all 50 states and works to promote and advance the industry. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Walmart commits $350 billion to U.S. manufacturing

The Arkansas-based retail corporation is investing in the country’s manufacturing industry and anticipates creating more than 750,000 jobs nationwide in the next 10 years. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Carolinas Project Center Featured Projects

The Carolinas Project Center from SC Biz News updates daily with construction bids, government bids, service contract bids, and other opportunities in the Carolinas.

HVAC upgrades for ferry operations
Contracting agency: N.C. DOT
Scope of bid: The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking HVAC upgrades for ferry operations at Manns Harbor, including new duct, piping and controls.
Get more information on this project at the Carolinas Project Center

Vegetation and fire ant control
Agency: State Procurement Office
Scope of bid: South Carolina is looking for a contractor to help control fire ants and vegetation at publicly owned airports across the state.
Get more information on this project at the Carolinas Project Center