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What does shovel-ready really mean? At #SCEDA MidYear, moderator Richard Blackwell, SCCED, along with Ken Moon, SCCED, Preston Busbee and Jonathan Jones discussed early partner involvement and permitting. Readiness goes beyond land and infrastructure.

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Congratulations to the 49 graduates of the 2026 South Carolina Economic Development Institute! Completing the program represents a meaningful investment in their professional development and the communities and organizations they serve. #SCEDA #EconDev

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One takeaway from #SCEDA MidYear: Building public understanding of economic development starts with meeting people where they are. Beth Land and Danielle Besser shared how partnership led to LandWise, a resource that makes #EconDev easier to understand.

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New project announcements may get the headlines, but economic development doesn't stop once a company opens its doors. Helping existing businesses stay, grow and invest is critical work in communities across SC.

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SCEDA MidYear attendees got a closer look at South Carolina’s Landing Pad Program and heard from local developers whose communities have benefited from it.

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ICYMI: #SCEDA board president John Truluck, SCCED, and board member Will Williams, SCCED, share their perspectives on data centers, energy infrastructure and SC's continued economic competitiveness in the Aiken Standard.

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💡 #GoodNews: Cable and wire manufacturer Okonite is investing $400 million and creating 105 new jobs with an expansion of its Orangeburg County operations.

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The Next Annual Emerging Leaders Closed Open: Kickball Battle Royale brought the energy! Thank you to title sponsor Terracon and sponsors Thomas & Hutton and McCrory Construction for supporting this year’s Closed Open.

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A career in economic development can leave an impact that lasts for generations. #SCEDA's new Member Emeritus designation recognizes retired members for a lifetime of leadership and service. Learn more: https://t.co/zcef8cZnf0

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Meet BJ Unthank, director of economic development for the City of West Columbia.

For BJ, #EconDev comes down to relationships, whether he’s working with businesses, brokers and builders or learning from fellow pros across South Carolina.

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That’s a wrap on SCEDA MidYear 2026! This year’s program, Progress Through Partnerships, helped us reconnect with colleagues from across South Carolina, welcome new members and enjoy time together in Greenville. Thank you to the speakers, sponsors and members who joined us.

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Who's headed to #SCEDA MidYear? We're looking forward to learning, connection and conversation with South Carolina's economic development community in Greenville.

🔗 View scheduled events and offerings: https://t.co/0m2SSqUpeJ

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💡 #GoodNews: Cable manufacturer Prysmian is investing $80 million and creating approximately 135 new jobs with an expansion of its Lexington County operations. #SCCommerce #SCEDA #LexingtonCounty

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Going to SCEDA MidYear? Sessions on workforce strategy, hands-on permitting and community collaboration await — plus something new this year. Sept. 24–25 in Greenville. https://t.co/0m2SSqUpeJ #EconDev #SouthCarolina

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"If you don't have it, you can't sell it." #SCEDA board member Brantley Strickland on why real estate is critical to #EconomicDevelopment — read his latest column in The Press and Standard.

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#SCEDA’s MidYear Meeting in Greenville is just two weeks away! We’re looking forward to seeing members there for two days of connection, conversation and celebrating progress through partnerships. 🔗https://t.co/0m2SSqUpeJ

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Earlier this year, SCEDA member Ashley Richardson shared her search for a living kidney donor.

Our community is known for showing up for one another. We’re sharing Ashley’s story to raise awareness of living kidney donation.

Watch Ashley’s story: https://t.co/iCYFspJC4C

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SCEDA’s 2026–27 program year is off to a strong start! Members gathered last week in Columbia to reconnect, hear updates from SCEDA’s board and fellow developers, and look ahead to what’s next for South Carolina’s economic development community.

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SCEDA's MidYear Meeting is Sept. 24–25 in Greenville! Gain fresh insights, connect with peers, and explore strategies you can bring back to your community.

Visit https://t.co/0m2SSqUpeJ for details!
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Swiss biopharmaceutical company Octapharma will invest $1.5 billion and create more than 1,500 new jobs in #YorkCounty to create its first U.S. manufacturing site at Rock Hill's Palmetto Research Park.

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