Manufacturing scorecard highlights areas for improvement

An annual Ball State study found South Carolina is doing well overall in the industry but is lagging behind in categories including human capital and tax climate. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Carver Maritime to expand North Charleston operations

Shipping and warehousing company Carver Maritime LLC plans to expand its existing operations in North Charleston with a new processing and distribution center slated to open by the summer. The $14 million investment is expected to create 22 new jobs. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Study: Switch to automation could leave some behind

An analysis of 3 cities, including Columbia, by the African American Mayors Association found that the automation of manufacturing jobs will cause minority workers to lose jobs at a faster rate than white workers. The study called on mayors to help prepare local workforces. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Ga. pet food plant bringing jobs to Upstate

Nestle Purina celebrated the grand opening of a new pet food factory in Hartwell, Ga., last week. Company officials said the plant brings 240 jobs to the plant, and a representative of Nestle Purina said about a third of the new hires are driving across the lake from South Carolina. (GSA Business Report)