AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoManufacturing: Seven Upstate suppliers will invest more than $82 million and add 200 jobs making parts for Scout Motors’ electric vehicles, expanding the supply chain for its Blythewood plant. Local Spending: Greenwood’s Festival of Discovery generated an estimated $2.6 million in local economic impact this year, drawing visitors from 33 states. Public Projects: South Carolina approved American-made steel rules for some state-funded construction, with exceptions if materials are unavailable or would raise project costs by more than 25%. Retail Growth: Food Lion is adding stores in Greenville and nearby Lavonia, Georgia, extending its footprint in the Greater Greenville market. Housing: The state has closed its $72 million Hurricane Florence recovery program after repairing or replacing 488 homes.
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