Google continues to invest in South Carolina
Google announced a new $9 billion investment in South Carolina through 2027. The funding will expand the company's Berkeley County data center campus and support the continued construction of two new sites in Dorchester County, strengthening the state's role as a critical hub for American infrastructure.
The company has invested more than $4.5B in the state since it built its Berkeley County data center in 2007.
New logo: LUMOS A Candle Company
Company: LUMOS A Candle Company
Founded: 2024
Founder: Amber Derome
Founder’s hometown: Lexington, KY
Founder’s current location: Charleston, SC
Business: Locally made natural non-toxic candles.
Origin: I have always loved candles and plants. After discovering just how bad the ingredients in most mainstream candle brands are, I decided to start making my own and have some fun with them!
Reason for new logo: After I opened my business and started to really develop my product and gain traction, I decided I wanted my brand/logo to stand out just as much as my candles do!
Favorite scents: So many! I would say I am a citrus, fruit, with a hint of musk kinda girl.
Best scented food: Anything baking in the oven. Pastries, scones, bread, banana bread, pumpkin rolls, pies, etc. YUM!
Logo designer: On Brand Designs.
More investment
Volvo Cars is continuing to invest in its South Carolina plant in Ridgeville to reach full capacity utilization in the coming years. The company has already invested $1.3 billion over the past decade in the facility, which currently has a production capacity of 150,000 cars annually and produces the electric EX90 SUV and Polestar 3. To better utilize capacity, Volvo will add its popular XC60 SUV to the production line starting in late 2026, and plans to introduce a new hybrid model designed specifically for the US market before 2030.
"Volvo Cars' decision to further invest in Ridgeville reinforces South Carolina's position as a national leader in automotive manufacturing." – Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina.
Boeing to expand Charleston County operations
Boeing plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new jobs over the next five years.
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Gaming services studio PTW has opened a new location in Charleston, featuring "state-of-the-art amenities designed for next-gen game testing." The Japanese company, which was founded in 1994 and has 8,500+ employees, expects to create hundreds of jobs for the Charleston area over the next few years. PTW offers a variety of services for gaming companies including art production, game development, and quality assurance.
🍺 Craft beer manufacturer expands Charleston County operations
Low Tide Brewing is expanding its operations in Charleston County by investing $22.2 million, which will create 33 new jobs. The company will expand into a 26,800-square-foot facility, located at 0 Beer Garden Way on Johns Island, which will include a brewing system and event space.
Nestlé to expand South Carolina frozen food plant
Nestlé is spending $150 million to expand a plant in Gaffney, South Carolina, which opened in 1980. The money will be used to build a new production line for single-serve frozen meals and to enhance automation and digital technology.