2024 Annual Regional Celebration Video
Since January 2020, SCA has announced $1.56 billion in investment and 5,488 jobs in our seven-county region. During this era, two trends have emerged: innovation and international investment. There truly has never been a better time to invest in the SCA region!

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA's 2024 Regional Celebration Pt.1
During SCA's 2024 Regional Celebration that took place in February, we joined former S.C. Governor Jim Hodges, Allendale County Council Chairman Matthew Connelly, and USC Salkehatchie Dean April Cone as they discussed economic development, workforce, and educational opportunities throughout the region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA's 2024 Regional Celebration Pt. 2
During SCA's 2024 Regional Celebration, we joined State Street Advisors' Keith Sernick, Barnwell County business owner Sunil Kumar Tadamatla Christopher, and S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers as they discussed economic development, workforce, and innovation throughout the region.

Tin Thanh Group's Fairfax Groundbreaking on Location
Tin Thanh Group Americas, a tire manufacturer, announced plans in 2023 to establish their first U.S. facility in Fairfax in Allendale County, investing $68 million and creating 1,031 new jobs.

TALK OF THE TOWN | Bahadir Yetki: Pomega Manufacturing Update
Join Kontrolmatik Technologies and Pomega Energy Storage Technologies CEO Bahadir Yetki as he provides an update on the company's battery factory being constructed in Colleton County.

Discover Hilton Head Island with Darius Rucker
With renowned cuisine, world-class golf and miles of sandy beaches, Hilton Head Island is one of South Carolina's most iconic beach destinations. Get in a Southern state of mind with some help from Darius Rucker and enjoy discovering a piece of our region with him!

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing
Join Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing's President and CEO Russell Hurst as he discusses the company's success in Bamberg County. This 4th generation family-owned company continues to thrive in our region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Tin Thanh Group's Investment in Allendale County
Tin Thanh Group, a tire manufacturer, announced plans in 2023 to establish its first U.S. operations in Allendale County. The company's $68 million investment will create 1,031 new jobs.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Nupi Americas, Inc.'s Success in Hampton County
SCA's Brian Warner and Nupi Americas, Inc.'s CEO Marco Genoni discuss the company's success at the Southern Carolina Industrial Campus in Hampton County.

Seaside Grown: Bottling a Legacy
Seaside Grown grows tomatoes and other produce on their century-old farm on St. Helena Island, which is bottled at harvest as salsa, bloody mary mix, and other items. We are proud to have them investing in Beaufort County and providing fresh produce from here in our region.

Faces of Small Business: Hardee Greens
Hardee Greens announced plans in 2022 to invest $1.3 million in Jasper County creating 24 new jobs. Here, the company discusses who they are, what they do, and how they've found success in the SCA region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Regional Workforce Summit Pt. 4
SCA recently hosted a Regional Workforce Summit with state and local leaders who are planning to train our region's current and future workforce. (Pt. 4)

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Regional Workforce Summit Pt. 3
SCA recently hosted a Regional Workforce Summit with state and local leaders who are planning to train our region's current and future workforce. (Pt. 3)

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Regional Workforce Summit Pt. 2
SCA recently hosted a Regional Workforce Summit with state and local leaders who are planning to train our region's current and future workforce. (Pt. 2)

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Regional Workforce Summit Pt. 1
SCA recently hosted a Regional Workforce Summit with state and local leaders who are planning to train our region's current and future workforce. (Pt. 1)

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Kontrolmatik Pomega Updates
Join Kontrolmatik Pomega's CEO Bahadir Yetki as he provides an update on the company's investment in Colleton County.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Sandy Steele: SCEDA Update
SCA's Sandy Steele, who also serves as President of the South Carolina Economic Developers' Association (SCEDA), discusses updates on all things economic development.

Virtual Tour of Burnt Church Distillery
Enjoy this 5-minute virtual tour of Burnt Church Distillery, located in Bluffton. Burnt Church Distillery announced their $7.7 million investment in Beaufort County in 2019, creating 30 new jobs.

What Do You Like About Working at Wayne Brothers?
Current employees with Wayne Brothers, an industrial concrete construction company located in Colleton County, discuss what they love about working for the company.

Swiss Krono's Expansion
In 2018, Swiss Krono announced plans for a $245 million state-of-the-art HDF manufacturing facility at the SC Advanced Technology Park in Barnwell County. The expansion is helping to create 105 new jobs.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Hardee Greens
Jennifer and Roel Harsta, owners of Hardee Greens, discuss the company's investment in Jasper County and give insight about the vertical farming process at their facility.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | TICO Manufactures New EV Vehicle in the SCA Region
TICO's COO Jim Grooms is joined by SCA's Taylor Boykin as they discuss the company's success in Jasper County and share details about their new EV vehicle being made right here in our region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | John O'Toole: The Southern Carolina Landing Pad
Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation's Executive Director John O'Toole gives an overview of the Southern Carolina Landing Pad, and how it is designed to assist companies from around the world who are interested in entering the U.S. market.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA's COO John Fleming: Tin Thanh Group Americas Establishing Operations in Allendale County
Join SCA's COO John Fleming as he discusses how Tin Thanh Group, a tire manufacturer, continues to move along with establishing operations in Allendale County. The company's $68 million investment is creating over 1,000 new jobs.

Innovative Poultry Products | A Glimpse of the Production Process
Innovative Poultry Products, a manufacturer of poultry farming equipment in Bamberg County, gives us a glimpse of their production process.

Ed Darnell Law Enforcement Center Dedication in Bamberg County
Congratulations to Bamberg County on the dedication and ribbon cutting for the new Ed Darnell Law Enforcement Center, a renovation of the former Bamberg County Hospital Building in Bamberg.

Tour StoneWorks' Manufacturing Facility in Beaufort, SC
StoneWorks is the region's leading source for porcelain, quartz, granite, marble, and tile for your kitchen and bathroom countertops, fireplaces, floors, and more.

Bluffton, SC | "Our Town"
SCETV features the Town of Bluffton (Beaufort County, SC) on their series "Our Town".

Port Royal, SC | "Our Town"
SCETV recently featured the Town of Port Royal (Beaufort County, SC) on their series "Our Town".

Kontrolmatik Pomega: How a Nationwide Search Led the Company to the Site on I-95 in Colleton County.
Check out this great interview with Kontrolmatik Pomega about the lithium battery storage systems facility being constructed in Colleton County.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Mark Hall, SALT/NorthPoint Development (Part 2)

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Mark Hall, SALT/NorthPoint Development (Part 1)
Mark Hall with NorthPoint Development discusses important information about the South Atlantic Logistics Terminal (SALT).

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Michael Pisarik, Swiss Krono USA
Michael Pisarik, Environmental Engineer at Swiss Krono, discusses what it is like working at Swiss Krono and provides some background information on the company.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Erik Christensen, Swiss Krono USA
Erik Christensen, President and CEO of Swiss Krono located in Barnwell County, gives a brief background of the company and discusses how Swiss Krono continues to provide great jobs for the SCA region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Jon Rembold, Beaufort Executive Airport
Jon Rembold, Airports Director of Beaufort County, gives us a tour of the Beaufort Executive Airport while discussing the economic impacts and advantages.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Don Harper, Barnwell Regional Airport
Join Barnwell County Councilman and SCA Board of Directors Member Don Harper at the Barnwell Regional Airport to learn how the airport impacts the SCA region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Joey Preston, Bamberg County Aiport
Bamberg County Administrator and Airport Manager Joey Preston showcases a few planes at the airport as he discusses the economic impacts the airport has on the region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Marco Cavazonni, South Carolina Aeronautics Commission
Join businessman Marco Cavazonni with the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission and learn why he believes it is important to invest in our region's airports.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Tommy Rowe & Richie Smith, Lowcountry Regional Airport & CrossWind Aviation
Lowcountry Regional Airport Manager Tommy Rowe is joined by Owner/Chief Pilot Richie Smith as they discuss the economic impacts of the airport and guide us through a tour.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Debra Creech & Chuck Platts, Hampton & Allendale Airports
Allendale Airport Manager Debra Creech, along with Pilot Chuck Platts, who is visiting the Hampton Airport, discuss the economic impacts of the two airports.

Denmark Technical College | President Willie Todd
Denmark Technical College President Willie Todd discusses how the technical school located in Bamberg County is providing our students with the skills needed to enter the workforce.

Allendale County Employee and Paster Joe Mole is All for Allendale County
Joe Mole, an Allendale County employee and local pastor, discusses why he is "All for Allendale County".

Angel Brabham with Connelly Farms is All for Allendale County
Angel Brabham with Connelly Farms located in Ulmer, SC talks about why Allendale County is a great place to live and work.

North American Filtration Flourishes in Bamberg County
North American Filtration has a great story of success through providing jobs in Bamberg County and doing business globally.

Allendale County Hospital | CEO Larry Gooding
The Allendale County Hospital is an asset to Allendale County. Join CEO Larry Gooding as he discusses healthcare, as well as other great things going on in Allendale County.

Queenwood Products | Success in Allendale County
SCA congratulates Queenwood Products of Allendale County on their success.

Mark Hall of Northpoint Development | New Development off I-95
SCA is pleased to share the good news about the SALT development with Mark Hall and North Point Development in Jasper County.

Evanesce Inauguration and Ribbon Cutting
Welcome, Evanesce! $17 million investment and 78 jobs in Hampton County!

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing
SCA is proud that our region is home to the RBC Heritage, the only annual PGA Tour event in South Carolina!

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | The CJ Cup in SC Part 2
SCA enjoyed the opportunity to show off our region to allies, business prospects, and visitors from around the world during the PGA's CJ Cup at The Congaree Golf Club in Jasper County.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | The CJ Cup in SC Part 1
SCA enjoyed the opportunity to show off our region to allies, business prospects, and visitors from around the world during the PGA's CJ Cup at The Congaree Golf Club in Jasper County.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Swiss Krono's Apprenticeship Program
Learn how Swiss Krono, located in Barnwell County, has partnered with local educational institutions to create a very successful apprenticeship program in our region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Regional Airports, Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport
SCA Chairman Marty Sauls discusses the economic impacts of our region's airports while giving a tour of the Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Burnt Church Distillery | Bluffton, SC
General Manager Chris Crowe discusses the process of distilling, the bottling of South Carolina products, as well as the relationship Burnt Church has with another industry in the SCA region - SC Oak to Barrel in Bamberg.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | South Carolina Oak to Barrel | Bamberg, SC
David Hutto, General Manager of SC Oak to Barrel located in Bamberg County, discusses the process of crafting oak barrels, distributing them to distilleries across the U.S., Ireland, and Europe.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Kontrolmatik Pomega Breaks Ground in Colleton County, SC
Kontrolmatik Pomega, a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, breaks ground in Colleton County, where their $279 million investment will create approximately 575 new jobs.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA's COO John Fleming: BioZone Certification
SCA's COO John Fleming discusses the details of the BioZone Certification.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | History of SouthernCarolina Alliance
SCA's CEO Danny Black gives a brief history of SouthernCarolina Alliance.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA's President & CEO, Danny Black: South Atlantic Logistics Terminal
Join SCA's CEO Danny Black as he discusses what’s going on along I-95 with the South Atlantic Logistics Terminal (SALT).

TICO Terminal Tractors: Electric
TICO continues to spark to the top of its industry sector with the manufacturing of a new state-of-the-art EV vehicle, and we are proud to have the company located in the SCA region.

SCA Celebrates 25 Years of Success
In 2021, we celebrated 25 years of success as the region's driving economic development force.