Laurens County Development Corporation

07/27/2026

07/10/2026

Happy Friday from Laurens County! ☀️

What a difference one month makes. From a graded site to a building taking shape, it's amazing to see the rapid progress on Aptiv's new facility at Connexial Center. It's always so exciting to watch another major investment take shape and see the teamwork behind every milestone.
Laurens Electric Cooperative, Inc. SC Power Team Omega Construction Cushman & Wakefield Martin Bros Construction Stevenson-Weir / Southern, LLC

07/02/2026

On Monday, Laurens County served as the sixth stop of the Business & Menus program developed by the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce's Upper Savannah Regional Workforce office. Now in its second year, the program connects educators with local industries and the food and beverage sector to strengthen workforce awareness and career opportunities in communities across the state.

The day began with an insightful tour of Nordson in Clinton, where educators from across the Upper Savannah region—including Laurens County School Districts 55 & 56—got a firsthand look at the advanced manufacturing processes that help drive our region's economy.

The group then visited Great Crêpes & More in Laurens for a delicious lunch and learning session, where Kaleefa and team shared their role in the food and beverage industry and the impact they make in our community.

LCDC is proud to support programs like this that help connect classroom learning with real-world careers in manufacturing, agriculture, real estate, hospitality, and beyond. Laurens District 55 Laurens County School District 56

06/16/2026

Last week, Lynn was honored to participate and connect with other professionals at the Women at Work event--sharing and hearing stories of growth, resilience, and leadership. Thank you to the Laurens County [SC] Chamber of Commerce and everyone who helped make this inspiring event possible.

05/05/2026

We take pride in the lasting, positive impact our efforts are having on the community. This Economic Impact Study reflects years of collaboration, strategic investment, and a shared commitment to strengthening our county. Check out the full study here: https://growlaurenscounty.com/images/uploads/Economic-Impact-Report_LCDC.pdf

04/29/2026

We were proud to partner with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and S²TEM Centers SC to host Hire Summit: Laurens yesterday. The event connected local employers with high school seniors ready to enter the workforce, offering on-the-spot resume sharing and interviews.

Students came prepared, and employers across manufacturing, government, healthcare, construction, and more had the chance to meet their future workforce—strengthening Laurens County’s talent pipeline.

04/21/2026

Momentum continues at the Connexial Center, including a recent investment from Aptiv Services US, LLC of $120.8 million and 277 new jobs. The great partnership between Laurens Electric Cooperative, Inc., SC Power Team and LCDC is paying off!

Read more: https://growlaurenscounty.com/news/article/momentum-continues-at-the-connexial-center-with-aptivs-investment

04/14/2026

More big news for Laurens County!

Suniva, Inc., a leading U.S. solar cell manufacturer, has selected Laurens County for its first South Carolina facility — bringing a $350 million investment and 564 new jobs to our community.

The company will locate in a 620,000 sq. ft. facility in Hunter Industrial Park, expanding domestic solar manufacturing and strengthening America’s energy future. Once operational in 2027, this site will help Suniva reach one of the largest solar cell production capacities in the country.

We’re proud to welcome Suniva and look forward to a strong partnership for years to come! ☀️

READ MORE: https://growlaurenscounty.com/news/article/suniva-inc-selects-laurens-county-for-first-south-carolina-manufacturing-facility

03/30/2026

More big news for Laurens County: R.E. Michel Company is now operating a 600,000-square-foot distribution center in Clinton, bringing 38 new jobs to the community. READ MORE: https://growlaurenscounty.com/news/article/r.e-michel-company-opens-600000-square-foot-distribution-center-in-clinton-sc

03/23/2026

It's time for another Board of Director Spotlight! Laurens County Development Corporation