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Highland Baking to hire 196 in Spartanburg County

Highland Baking Co., a wholesale bread baking company based in Illinois, will locate a new production facility in Spartanburg County. The $9.48 million investment is expected to generate 196 jobs over the next five years. Read More...

Seaton elected chairman of Fluor’s board

David Seaton named Flour chairmanDavid T. Seaton will now hold both chairman and CEO positions at Flour Corp. Alan L. Boeckmann is retiring from the company’s board, having served the last year as the non-executive board chairman and the previous nine years as Fluor’s chairman and CEO.  Read More...

Kemet acquires Nevada manufacturer

Simpsonville-based Kemet Corp. said Thursday it will acquire Niotan Inc. of Nevada for $85 million. Niotan manufactures tantalum powders and is a Kemet supplier. Read More...

Panelists: Israel’s innovation success serves as model for S.C.

South Carolina could learn from Israel’s funding model that supports innovation and entrepreneurship through government-backed incubators and venture capital, according to panelists at GSA Business’ Power Breakfast Thursday.  Read More...