BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Companies From Around the World During the RBC Heritage Pt. 4
Beaufort County Councilman Mark Lawson, State Street Advisers' Keith Sernick, SCDOC's Director of Global Business Development Annie Caggiano, and SC Competes' President and CEO Susie Shannon discuss SCA's efforts to recruit business to our region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Companies From Around the World During the RBC Heritage Pt. 3
Mayor of Varnville Nat Shaffer, Beaufort County Councilwoman Paula Brown, and Palmetto Electric's Ashley Feaster discuss the partnerships within SouthernCarolina Alliance and their industrial recruitment efforts throughout the region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Companies From Around the World for the RBC Heritage Pt. 2
Congressman Joe Wilson, Allendale County Councilman Matthew Connelly, and Atkore's Plant Manager Anthony Johnson discuss SCA's efforts to market the region while hosting prospects during S.C.'s Signature Event.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Companies From Around the World for the RBC Heritage Pt.1
Join SCA COO John Fleming, Santee Cooper's Bil McCall, and SCDEW's Noah Alexander as they discuss how SCA utilized the opportunity of the RBC Heritage to show off our region to prospects. TS Conductor's Brad Thompson and Chris Blakeman also share about the company's recent decision to establish their first S.C. operations in Jasper County.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | TS Conductor Selects Jasper County to Establish First S.C. Operation Pt. 4
SCA Project Manager Taylor Boykin shares insight on TS Conductor's decision to establish operations in Jasper County.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | TS Conductor Selects Jasper County to Establish First S.C. Operation Pt. 3
S.C. Governor Henry McMaster and TS Conductor CEO Dr. Jason Huang discuss TS Conductor's decision to establish operations in Hardeeville.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | TS Conductor Selects Jasper County to Establish First S.C. Operation Pt. 2
TS Conductor, a manufacturer of next-generation advanced conductors, announces the biggest economic development project in Jasper County history.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | TS Conductor Selects Jasper County to Establish First S.C. Operation Pt. 1
TS Conductor announced plans March 6 to establish the company's first S.C. operation in Jasper County, investing $134 million and creating 462 new jobs.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | South Atlantic Logistics Terminal (SALT) Pt. 4
South Atlantic Logistics Terminal (Cont.)

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | South Atlantic Logistics Terminal (SALT) Pt. 3
The South Atlantic Logisitics Terminal (SALT) site is strategically located along I-95 and I-17 with immediate access to the entire Eastern Seaboard, and is 15 minutes from the Port of Savannah.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | South Atlantics Logistics Terminal (SALT) Pt. 2
South Atlantic Logisitics Terminal (Cont.)

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | South Atlantic Logistics Terminal (SALT) Pt. 1
In November 2024, NorthPoint Development in partnership with CrossHarbor Capital Partners celebrated the groundbreaking on an 880-acre economic development site in Hardeeville that will accommodate up to 6M square-feet of warehouse and industrial space. Phase I of the project represents $200M in capital investment and will generate more than 550 jobs at full buildout.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Barnwell County, Pt. 4
In this episode, we join City of Barnwell Mayor Ron Still, as he shares about business and infrastructure projects happening in Barnwell. Mayor Still also discusses the Barnwell County Career Center and all of the training programs they offer. We then head over to the Town of Blackville, where Mayor Ronnie Pernell talks about some exciting new downtown developments and revitalization efforts, Healing Springs, a new mural in the town, and more.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Barnwell County Pt. 3
Join us as we visit the Town of Williston, located in Barnwell County, and learn more about the industries there including Crane Merchandising Systems, National Beverage Screen Printers (NBS, Inc.), and Atlas Carts. We then sat down with Dr. Willie Todd, President and CEO of Denmark Technical College, which serves the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell, to learn more about their manufacturing programs and how the school works with local industries.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Barnwell County Pt. 2
On this episode, we visit with Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber's Bob Snead, as he shares about supporting businesses in Barnwell County, and new downtown developments, including the Palmetto Innovation Center, a new hotel, restaurant, retail stores, and more. We then venture over to the SC Advanced Technology Park, where four companies have invested over half a billion dollars and created hundreds of jobs - including UniTech Services Group, Swiss Krono, and Befesa.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Barnwell County Pt. 1
We hope you enjoy part I of this episode, where we sat down with Barnwell County Administrator Meredith Wright, to hear about some exciting projects going on in the county including a new amphitheater, animal shelter, a kayak vending machine on Lake Brown, and more. We then joined Barnwell County Council Chairman and SCA Board Member Jerry Creech, who discussed how the Barnwell County Family YMCA is an asset in attracting industry to the area.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Summer in the SCA Region: Innovative Poultry Products
On this segment, we visit Innovative Poultry Products' Founder and President, Chad Brubaker, as he discusses the company's success in Bamberg County.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | Summer in the SCA Region: Carolina Visuals & Pioneer Boats
We joined SCA's Marketing Associate Graci Hiers as we visited Colleton County, where we discuss its convenient location right off of I-95, where nearly 50,000 people are traveling through each day as they head to our region's beaches to enjoy the summer weather. There has never been a better time to be in the SCA region, where we not only fly the American flag proudly - but we make it! We are also joined by Pioneer Boats' Roy McSwain who discusses the company's success in our region.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Industrial Prospects During RBC Heritage Pt. 2
During the month of April, SCA had companies from around the world not only watching and playing golf while enjoying the RBC Heritage but looking at our region for investment. In this segment we are joined by Santee Cooper's Bill McCall, Beaufort City Councilman Neil Lipsitz, and S&ME's Chuck Black.

BEHIND THE GOLDEN SHOVEL | SCA Hosts Industrial Prospects During RBC Heritage Pt. 1
During the month of April, SCA had companies from around the world not only watching and playing golf while enjoying the RBC Heritage but looking at our region for investment. Join us as SCA's President and CEO Danny Black, along with SCA's Chairman Marty Sauls and Beaufort County Council Chairman Joe Passiment, discuss how we utilized the opportunity of the RBC Heritage to show off our region to prospects. We also hear from one of our industrial prospects, Andreas, as he talks about his wonderful experience in the SCA region.

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.