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Columbia Real Estate Update 9-21-2011

Posted By: Craig Summerall In: Local News
Date: Wed, Sep 21st 2011 4:27 pm

TODAY'S HEADLINES / SEPT. 21, 2011

Bridgestone to invest $1.2B, build new facility in Aiken

The tire manufacturer expects to create more than 850 jobs while making the largest capital investment in state history. The new off-road radial tire plant will be located at Aiken County's Sage Mill Industrial Park.

State Chamber of Commerce sues NLRB

The S.C. Chamber of Commerce joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in filing a legal challenge to the National Labor Relations Board’s new rule requiring businesses to post notices explaining employees’ rights to unionize. The chambers allege that the rule violates the First Amendment.

Sonoco Recycling launches sustainability award program

The program was created to recognize customers and Sonoco facilities for achieving significant milestones in landfill diversion and waste stream reduction.

Investors boost existing home sales in August

Sales of existing homes nationwide increased 7.7% in August to an annualized rate of 5.03 million units. Single-family home sales accounted for most of the gain, as all four regions of the country reported increased sales activity.

Job of the Week

The Beach Co. is looking to hire a maintenance technician in Columbia. A high school education or equivalent certification with three to five years’ experience in HVAC, carpentry, drywall, appliances, plumbing, masonry, roofing and electrical repair is preferred. A Certified Pool Operator certification is required. Learn more or apply here.



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