Chester County

The four I-77 Alliance counties provide an incredible quality of life to their residents, each with their own special offerings. The area boasts a temperate climate, a wide range of living options, comprehensive healthcare facilities, and high quality schools, colleges, and universities. The diversity of options found within the I-77 counties means that there is… Continue Reading »

All four of the I-77 Alliance members—Chester, York, Richland, and Fairfield counties—have received Work Ready Community certification. South Carolina is home to 36 counties that have received this certification, making it the national leader for number of Work Ready Communities.  In 2011, the Work Ready Communities initiative was launched in order to make the nation’s workforce… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing company investing $23.5 million to expand operations in Chester COLUMBIA, S.C. – Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), one of the largest producers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, is expanding its existing operations in Chester County. The company is investing $23.5 million in the facility,… Continue Reading »

One of the largest polyethylene film manufacturers in the United States is establishing a 475,000 square foot production center in Chester, South Carolina. Poly-America is investing $100 million in the new facility, creating 300 new jobs in Chester County. Poly-America benefits from the talented workforce in the region, and the Chester County location enables the… Continue Reading »

Company investing $100 million to open Chester County facility COLUMBIA, S.C. — Poly-America, one of the largest polyethylene film manufacturers in the U.S., is establishing South Carolina operations with Carolina Poly, Inc. in Chester County. The company is investing $100 million in the new facility, creating 300 new jobs in Chester, S.C. Established in 1976 and… Continue Reading »

Manufacturer of water-based polymers and adhesives investing $5.5 million in expansion COLUMBIA, S.C. – Specialty Polymers, Inc., a privately held manufacturer of water-based emulsion polymers and adhesives, is expanding its existing Chester County operations. The $5.5 million investment will significantly increase the plant’s capacity and generate five new jobs. Founded in 1969 in Salem, Ore., Specialty Polymers… Continue Reading »

Textile manufacturer investing $2.5 million to open Chester County facility COLUMBIA, S.C. – Venus Group, Inc., a textile manufacturer that specializes in linens, aprons, uniforms, towels and healthcare items, is establishing manufacturing operations in Chester County. The company is investing $2.5 million to open a facility in Fort Lawn, S.C. The investment is expected to create 25… Continue Reading »

$15.4 million capital investment expected to result in 115 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Footprint, LLC, a company that specializes in the direct manufacturing of sustainable materials and packaging, is establishing manufacturing operations in Chester County. The company is investing $15.4 million to establish the facility, creating an expected 115 new jobs over the next five years…. Continue Reading »

Giti Tire broke ground on its new $560 million, 1,700 employee, tire manufacturing plant in Chester County, South Carolina.  South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Giti Tire’s Executive Chairman Enki Tan joined other Giti executives and government officials in the official groundbreaking of the company’s first American plant, which is scheduled to open in 2016…. Continue Reading »

Food distributor investing $4.6 million to expand and create new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Haddon House Food Products, the largest privately-owned distributor, importer and exporter of specialty, natural, organic, ethnic and kosher foods, is expanding its Chester County operations. The company is investing $4.6 million to expand its operations in Richburg, S.C. The investment is expected to… Continue Reading »