Investor Insights: Q2 2022

INVESTOR INSIGHTS

Walmart IDC hosts grand opening

The Walmart Import Distribution Center in Ridgeville celebrated the start of its operations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 22.

Team DCED, along with numerous allies, county officials, Governor Henry McMaster, Congresswoman Nancy Mace and Walmart executives and employees, gathered for the occasion.

DCED director named one of North America's top 50 economic developers

Dorchester County Economic Development Director John Truluck has been named a Top 50 Economic Developer of North America by Consultant Connect. Truluck took the helm at DCED in 2014 and has over 20 years of experience in economic development. Under Truluck's direction, Dorchester County's industry recruitment and expansion efforts have yielded approximately 3,500 jobs and ...

Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament: In Review

Thanks to all of the golfers, volunteers and sponsors who made the 31^st Annual Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament, presented by King & Kozlarek Law, possible this year. 2022 brought another sell-out crowd and the perfect weather for an excellent day on the course. Congratulations to our winning Industry team, Jrlon/Metalworx, and our winning Non-Industry team, Pratt & Co. RE/MAX!

BID Group expanding operations in Dorchester County

BID Group, a leader in the wood processing industry, today announced plans to expand operations in Dorchester County. The company's $10.6 million investment will create 25 new jobs. With locations throughout the United States and Canada, BID Group has more than 30 years of experience in the...

Eastport Distribution Center breaks ground

DCED celebrated the groundbreaking of the Eastport Distribution Center alongside Colliers, Dalfen Industrial, and several other partners on April 19. Click here to learn more about the project.

Photos courtesy of the Dorchester County Public Information Office

Investor Directory: Is your company up-to-date?

In an effort to make sure we have the most current information, we update our Investor Directory quarterly. Should you need any changes to your company's directory listing, please click here to make updates.

The deadline for Q2 updates is Thursday, May 19. Thank you!

Dorchester for Business on Vimeo

DCED has recently updated its Vimeo channel to include an all-new video for the Ashley River Lumber Site and updated videos for Eastport Industrial Park and Winding Woods Commerce Park.

What's New: Workforce Development

DCED recently co-hosted a commencement ceremony and job fair for the most recent graduates of ManuFirst SC.
DCED also co-hosted the first ever Dorchester Skills Development Symposium to bring together local industry representatives, elected officials and education leaders.

Investor News & Updates

You're Invited: MAU Workforce Solutions to host Charleston grand opening on May 4

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