Richland County Economic Development Office

Looking for a thrilling outdoor activity this summer? 🛹Look no further than the newly opened Friarsgate Skate Park in Irmo's Rawls Creek Park! Whether you're a seasoned skater or just starting out, this park is your go-to destination for fun under the sun. Supported by community efforts and a grant from Tony Hawk's foundation, this $400,000 project showcases one of our top-notch recreational facilities in #RichlandSC. https://lnkd.in/e7PDP9sM

Students in Richland School District 2 are getting hands on to learn how to turn your leftovers into useful consumer products. The Bengal Biodiesel program at R2i2 Student Innovation Center is a custom chemistry lab where students spent the past 6-weeks learning how to recycle oil into fuel for diesel-powered vehicles. But that's not all - byproduct from the process is turned into soap and isopropyl alcohol, ensuring minimal waste. Along with growing their brain power, students are also honing their skills to benefit them in their professional futures, like teamwork, critical thinking and documenting. Learn more about Bengal Biodiesel, plus other programs at R2i2 ➡ https://lnkd.in/d2H5ZjTK

Do you have job openings or internship opportunities? Benedict College is hosting its inaugural Internship and Graduate School Fair in September, and employer registration to participate is now open! Meet and greet with current students and alumni looking for opportunities within their community. 👂 Benedict's annual career fair is still on the books for February 2025. This new career fair is a spinoff from the annual sell-out event! Details on these events available in Benedict's Handshake portal ➡ https://lnkd.in/dRzRgwsH

Full room today for Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo’s closing event of its fundraising series. David Cohen, founder of Techstars, provided insight into his experience as a successful founder, the strengths of collaborating and finding your supportive network, and scaling up operations and fundraising. If you’re looking to #GrowCola with a #tech idea, reach out to BIC GrowCo for resources on how you can get started.

#ICYMI South Carolina earned the Platinum in this year's Area Development Shovel Awards! 🏆 And right here in #RichlandSC, we're proud to be part of the success with projects like Scout Motors Inc. . The Palmetto State achieved over $7 BILLION in capital investment and 8,500 NEW jobs last year! What a big win! Let's keep the momentum going strong for the second half of 2024 and beyond!

When it comes to impacting lives, The Ritedose Corporation is doing more than just producing critical respiratory and ophthalmic medications. The company is putting patients at the center of its business and fostering a workplace where employees are more than just able hands. Learn more about Ritedose, the nation's leader in BFS manufacturing ➡ https://lnkd.in/egWDibpz #WATNRichlandSC #growth #econdev #lifesciences #RichlandSC #RichlandCountySC

The Midlands Regional Business & Industry Showcase isn't just an event—it's a unique opportunity for 8th graders to dive into endless career possibilities! Local businesses and community partners, this is your chance to inspire and educate the next generation of our workforce! Showcase your organization and career opportunities while making meaningful connections with potential future employees. Interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etCfwScM

Join SC Works at Pontiac Foods for open interviews on Tuesday, July 30th!

#DYK S.C. and the #ColumbiaSCregion are hot spots for some of the best fishing? Whether you like big water, lake water, rivers or streams, our home is filled to the brim with places to make a catch. 🐟 https://lnkd.in/eC5b3Zzg COLAtoday What's your favorite fishing hole? Drop a line 🎣 in the comments ⬇ #RichlandSC #RichlandSClifestyle

Located near I-77 between South Carolina’s capital city, Columbia, and the Scout Motors campus, 1080 Jenkins Brothers Road can accommodate a large industrial user or be subdivided. learn more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eSFnkBSQ #OnTheMarketRichlandSC #RichlandSC #RichlandCountySC #industrial Colliers