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The Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation confirmed United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) the world’s largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services, is planning to expand operations in Horry County. The proposed project will create more than 50 new jobs over the next five years.

McCall Farms, the South Carolina-based manufacturers of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, Bruce's Yams, Allens, Allens Popeye, Veg-All and Princella, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Florence County. The $50 million investment is expected to create 140 new jobs.

National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), a leading renewable energy independent power producer, today announced the development of Cardinal Solar LLC, a new solar power operation in Marion County. The project is expected to bring $8.75 million in new capital investment.

Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas, an electronic waste recycling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Chesterfield County. The $1.5 million investment will create 45 new jobs over the next five years.

The Continuum, a $25 million project, is a partnership between the Darla Moore Foundation, Francis Marion University and Florence-Darlington Technical College. Students can acquire credits toward high school diplomas, certificates, two-year degrees and four year-degrees.

CRP Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer in the automotive parts and industrial products sectors, today announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The $2.5 million investment will create approximately 115 jobs over the next five years.

This is a notice of meeting for the NESA Executive Committee on August 2, 2019

Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with new facilities in Darlington County. The company is investing in a total of six individual projects within Darlington County, bringing a collective capital investment of more than $141 million.