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EDITORIAL: It's a great day to be in Aiken County

October 18, 2011

Good economic news is hard to come by these days, but here in Aiken County we're getting our share this week.

Bridgestone breaks ground for expansion

October 17, 2011

Bridgestone Americas broke ground Monday on the 740,000-square-foot expansion at its existing Graniteville tire manufacturing plant, a project which means an investment of $346 million and the creation of more than 300 jobs.

Bridgestone announces $1.2 Billion investment, 850 jobs

September 21, 2011

Bridgestone Americas just announced the construction of a new 1.5 million-square-foot off-road radial tire manufacturing facility on an undeveloped site in Aiken County. The company announced the $1.2 billion investment today at the Graniteville plant site.

Bridgestone to bring 850 jobs to Aiken County

September 21, 2011

The announcement from Bridgestone Americas Wednesday of a brand new 1.5-million-square-foot tire manufacturing facility and an expansion of its current plant means a $1.2 billion investment, the single largest capital investment in South Carolina's history, and the creation of 850 jobs.

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Expands Passenger and Light Truck Tire Prod. at Aiken County

July 20, 2011

The Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) Aiken County, S.C., plant will begin producing an additional 4,750 passenger and light truck tires per day beginning in the second quarter of 2013, the company announced today. The $135 million investment will create 122 full-time and contractor positions and expand the facility by 266,000 square feet in the main plant and mixing areas.

Will Williams named director of Economic Development Partnership

March 08, 2011

Aiken, SC – The Board of Directors of the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) has named associate director Will Williams the next director beginning April 1.

Owen's Corning Announcement

December 23, 2010

Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials, announced today with the State of South Carolina that the company intends to invest $36 million to add a production line for non woven glass fiber mat at its facility in Aiken

Ft. Sumter partnership hopes for energy independence

November 12, 2010

A group of federal, state and local agencies are teaming up in hopes of making the landmark a monument to energy efficiency

USC Aiken Ranks Number One

May 25, 2010

Among Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South by U.S.News & World Report

MCA Sign Company Locates New Headquarters in Aiken County

May 10, 2010

The company will invest more than $12 million and expects to create 125 new jobs.

US Fibers Announces Expansion in Edgefield County

May 10, 2010

The $10.1 million investment is expected to generate 85 new jobs.

MTU Diesel chooses Aiken

March 08, 2010

Aiken County is the new home of MTU Detroit Diesel's new North American manufacturing facility

Parkdale Mills Announces Expansion in Edgefield County

January 26, 2010

The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Edgefield County and the Economic Development Partnership today announced that Parkdale Mills will expand its manufacturing plant in Edgefield County

Diesel Firm Could Mean 250 Jobs for County

January 15, 2010

"Project X," identified Thursday as MTU Detroit Diesel

Santee Cooper, Center for Hydrogen Research Dedicate New Venture

May 15, 2009

A 20-Kilowatt Solar Panel Array Dedicated Today

Hydrogen Town Hall Meeting at National Hydrogen Association Conference

April 02, 2009

Open to public on first come, first serve basis. Seating could be limited

Hydrogen Fueling Station Opens in Aiken County

March 31, 2009

Dignitaries comment on impact for South Carolina and the USA

Media Coverage of Hydrogen Fueling Station Opening

March 31, 2009

Job Creation as a Result of the Federal Stimulus Package

March 06, 2009

Employment opportunities at SRS

Savannah River Basin Textile Recovery Plan and Graniteville Area Redevelopment Plan

January 07, 2009

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