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Fortified Solar is investing $22.75 million to expand its Greenville County manufacturing operations, creating 151 jobs and increasing production of steel solar roofing systems. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 22, 2026

Fortified Solar to make $23M expansion in Greenville County, add 151 jobs

Fortified Solar is investing $22.75 million in Greenville County, creating 151 jobs and expanding production of steel solar roofing systems.

Suniva plans to open a 4.5-gigawatt solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens County, investing $350 million and creating 564 jobs. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 14, 2026

Suniva to build $350M solar factory in Laurens County

Suniva plans a $350M solar cell factory in Laurens County, creating 564 jobs and boosting U.S. energy manufacturing capacity.

Glenstar Logistics has leased 1.3 million square feet at its Cherokee Commerce Center 85 to First Solar for a new manufacturing facility that will bring more than 600 jobs to Gaffney. (Photo/Glenstar)
Nov 21, 2025

Glenstar leases 1.3M-square-foot Gaffney space to major employer

First Solar will lease 1.3M square feet at Cherokee Commerce Center 85 in Gaffney for a $330M manufacturing plant expected to create 600 jobs by late 2026.

First Solar is investing $330 million in a new Cherokee County facility in Gaffney, expanding solar manufacturing in South Carolina and creating 600 new jobs. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Nov 17, 2025

First Solar invests $330M to expand manufacturing in SC

First Solar is investing $330 million in a new Cherokee County facility in Gaffney, expanding solar manufacturing in South Carolina and creating 600 new jobs.

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Auro Hotels and Marriott executives joined Greenville leaders to announce plans to transform the historic Bowater Building into South Carolina's first JW Marriott hotel, a centerpiece of the Falls Park Conference District. (Photo/DepositPhotos)

JW Marriott hotel coming to downtown Greenville

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Presented by Hughes Agency, the evening will spotlight Upstate nonprofits serving residents with disabilities and other critical needs. (Rendering/Johnston Design Group)

Greenville Triumph honors Upstate nonprofits at match

30/7/2026
Boeing added 19 more 787 Dreamliner orders during the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow, some of them going to AerCap, which in turn leases them to carriers. (Photo/Boeing)

Boeing adds 19 Dreamliner orders at Farnborough Airshow

21/7/2026
Industry leaders, educators and students will gather at Fluor Field on Aug. 4 for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night, highlighting careers in robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing. (Photo/Greenville Drive)

Greenville Drive hosts Advanced Manufacturing Night

21/7/2026
Airsys has signed on as Greenville Triumph SC's corporate partner through 2029, supporting the club's community programs and serving as presenting partner of the inaugural Made in the Upstate match. (Photo/Airsys)

Airsys joins Greenville Triumph as corporate partner

17/7/2026

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