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Feb 29, 2024

York County Economic Development Congratulates SouthWood Corporation as Manufacturer of the Year

York County Economic Development is pleased to announce that SouthWood Corporation has been awarded the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year award. The award was presented jointly by York County Economic Development and the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce at the York County Regional Chamber's annual business awards celebration, recognizing SouthWood's outstanding contributions to the manufacturing sector and the community.

Jan 2, 2018

Rock Hill schools, York Tech open doors for students and their career

High school students in Rock Hill will soon have the opportunity to get a jump start in preparing for careers and college. York Technical College announced Tuesday a dual-credit program partnership with the Rock Hill school district. The college has a history of dual-credit programs with local schools.

Dec 8, 2017

‘Full-blown economic recovery’ continues for York County

York County has remained in the top four fastest-growing job growth counties in the nation for the past four quarters dating back to summer 2016. Employment rose 4.8 percent in the county from June 2016 to June 2017...

Nov 17, 2017

2017 Top States for Doing Business: South Carolina Ranks 2nd

The top-ranked states have committed to adding value as economic development leaders and problem-solvers, characteristics that are recognized by consultants to industry. And South Carolina is listed at #2.

Nov 7, 2017

York County voters breathe new life into Pennies for Progress

York County voters appear to have breathed fresh life into a road fix plan that has now spanned 20 years, according to early returns. Tuesday evening, voters apparently approved by a 3-to-1 margin the $277 million phase of Pennies for Progress program.

Oct 30, 2017

University Center in Rock Hill gains hotel, university program, other tenants in $200M redevelopment project

Sand Cos. Inc. of Minnesota will develop a 110-room hotel in Rock Hill’s University Center as some of the first new tenants for the redevelopment of the Rock Hill Printing & Finishing site are announced. Plus, Atlas Copco confirms that it’s moving 70 employees to the $45 million Lowenstein building at University Center.

Oct 12, 2017

Manufacturing Day at Fort Mill-based Domtar Corp., and the company has invited guests

Roach is talking to the dozen or so students from York Comprehensive and Fort Mill high schools, when he talks about salaries. Manufacturers in York County and around the country are having difficulties attracting young people to production jobs.

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York County Economic Development Congratulates SouthWood Corporation as Manufacturer of the Year

Rock Hill schools, York Tech open doors for students and their career

‘Full-blown economic recovery’ continues for York County

2017 Top States for Doing Business: South Carolina Ranks 2nd

York County voters breathe new life into Pennies for Progress

University Center in Rock Hill gains hotel, university program, other tenants in $200M redevelopment project

Manufacturing Day at Fort Mill-based Domtar Corp., and the company has invited guests

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