CRESCENT Philanthropy
GE Energy Gives $15,000 to Carolina Ballet Theatre for Children’s Wellness Program Officials with Carolina Ballet Theatre announced that GE Energy is providing a $15,000 sponsorship for the theatre’s SHAPEX program. SHAPEX, a health and wellness program designed to teach nutrition, fitness, and self-confidence through dance and movement, aims to combat childhood obesity through lifestyle […]
SC House Takes Steps in Approving Comprehensive Tax Reform
The House approved two of three pieces of comprehensive tax reform package Tuesday. Both bills were passed by wide, bi-partisan margins (104-3). “As I’ve said before, this is tax reform in support of a key part of our Republican platform’s call to ‘support a tax policy designed to help the economy grow, not stunt the […]
JTEKT Automotive Expands in Greenville County with $102 Million Investment
This morning, automotive components manufacturer JTEKT Automotive South Carolina announced plans to expand its Greenville County operation. The $102 million investment is expected to generate at least 80 new jobs over the next two years. “We are excited about expanding our manufacturing operation in Greenville County. The South Carolina facility will give us the opportunity […]
Myrtle Beach Speedway is about to (re)Start its Engines
The Myrtle Beach Speedway grand reopening may not be until May 5, but at a sneek peek yesterday complete with free lunch for the roughly 400 attendees, indications are that the Grand Strand is ready for green flag racing. Andre Bauer, one of the candidates for the newly drawn 7th Congressional District and a former […]
SC Department of Commerce Launches Aerospace Task Force
The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Charlie Farrell will direct the new S.C. Aerospace Task Force, an advisory council to the Secretary of Commerce on the development of a strategic initiative to enhance and grow the state’s aerospace industry. “Boeing is our grand slam. Our challenge is to leverage that success with […]
