Richland County, SC’s economic development engine. We connect public + private leaders to drive jobs, investment, and growth.
Columbia, SC
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Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
WINTER WEATHER AHEAD. As Richland County continues to prepare for winter weather conditions expected for Saturday, Jan. 31, we want to keep residents informed. The County’s Solid Waste and Recycling facilities will be closed Saturday because of the forecasted weather.
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
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Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Richland County Government offices, including all Solid Waste and Recycling facilities, will close Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Thursday, Dec. 26 for the Christmas holiday.
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
#RichlandCountySC Government offices, including Solid Waste & Recycling (SW&R) facilities, will close Monday, Nov. 11 for #VeteransDay.
Curbside collection in the County will not be affected. SW&R facilities will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Learn more at tinyurl.com/3m8ht8er.
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Our Columbia Canal and Lake Murray Drinking Water Plants are fully operational and not under threat of being shut down.
We continue to treat and distribute drinking water to our customers while complying with all state and federal regulations.
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD) along with the National Weather Service, and state & local officials urge residents who live along the Congaree River and those in low lying areas to prepare for the heightened risk of flooding because of Hurricane Helene.
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Richland County is reporting some areas of flooding because of heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby.
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Today is #Juneteenth, a holiday recognizing June 19, 1865, when all slaves in the U.S. were freed by executive decree.
Take time today, on our country’s second Independence Day, to celebrate how far we have come as a nation.
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#RichlandCountySC
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Scout Motors is on the move in #RichlandCountySC!
The electric vehicle manufacturer held a recruiting event Thursday at its Columbia Connection Center.
Scout broke ground on its newest production center in Blythewood in February.
Read more about Scout: scoutmotors.com.
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
.@theprismahealth is growing operations in #RichlandCountySC👏🏽!
County Councilmembers attended the organization's groundbreaking for its newest facility at Northeast Columbia Medical Park off Robert Branch Parkway.
The development will expand access to healthcare significantly.
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
The Richland County Administration building will remain closed today due to a loss of power caused by overnight storms in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
The renderings for @UofSC's new School of Medicine and research building are approved. The building will feature classrooms, medical simulation spaces, a health science library & research labs. It is designed to anchor future health science research 👩⚕️
sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2023/12/b…
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Congratulations to Jeff Ruble on winning SCEDA's Local Developer of the Year! Your hard work and dedication to economic development have not gone unnoticed. We are grateful for your contributions to @RichlandSC and the state of South Carolina!
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
ICYMI: The Scout Motors project now has it’s own website where you can find out information about the project and sign up to receive regular updates via email! #EconomicDevelopment #ScoutMotors #RichlandCountySC
We've launched scoutblythewood.com – a centralized source of information about Scout Motors' investment in Blythewood. Register your interest in job openings, apply to become a supplier for the new production facility, explore FAQs, and more.
Visit scoutblythewood.com/ today!
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Ringing in a new era of manufacturing in #SouthCarolina! #ScoutMotors, maker of electric trucks and SUVs, joins the ranks of BMW, Volvo, Boeing, and Samsung as it establishes operations in #RichlandSC. T&H's congratulations to @BlythewoodTown @RichlandED @RichlandSC! #SCJustRight
We’ve watched as other regions of our state have reaped the rewards of major economic development projects. Now, it’s our turn to thrive!
Local officials and community members showcase the success of BMW in Spartanburg County and demonstrate how Scout Motors can positively contribute to Blythewood's economic development.
Watch the video to learn more about our exciting future:
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Scout Motors will have a $4.2 billion annual economic impact on South Carolina, according to a @UofSC economic analysis estimate, per @RichlandED ⚡️
Scout Motors' $2 billion investment breaks the record for the largest economic development victory in Richland County history!
Director Jeff Ruble breaks down what this investment means for @RichlandSC and the @BlythewoodTown as we look toward a prosperous future:
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Landing Scout Motors (VW) was the result in part of a spirit of expediency, collaboration and prioritization by both the state of South Carolina and Richland County.
Scout Motors' $2 billion investment breaks the record for the largest economic development victory in Richland County history!
Director Jeff Ruble breaks down what this investment means for @RichlandSC and the @BlythewoodTown as we look toward a prosperous future:
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
There is no doubt about it: Richland County has been on a red hot streak with economic development.
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Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Today, we had the opportunity to accept what I expect will be the largest economic investment in our state’s history. This investment will transform not only the Midlands, but our entire state. Exciting things to come with Scout Motors!
SC House approves the state’s $1.3B incentive package for Scout Motors to build a plant in Richland Co. Ways and Means Chair @BruceBannister calls the deal “a grand slam for the people of SC, especially the Midlands” — Scout has vowed to create 4K new jobs w/ the $2B investment
Columbia Area Development Partnership retweeted
Jeff Ruble, @RichlandED director, was recently named one of Columbia's 50 most influential people of the past year. Hear Ruble discuss the County's success in the business sector over the past several years. youtu.be/Qw52UX2iigk