Lexington County releases economic report showing local investment and job growth

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The County of Lexington Department of Economic Development says the last year has shown growth in the community.

The annual report released Thursday highlights $448.7 million in capital investments and 1,107 new jobs.

The department said the job growth comes after a dozen businesses made multi-million dollar investments. These included:

• Bentley Pontoons, $5.9 million, 50 jobs
• CAIF (Concentrated Active Ingredients and Flavors) $5 million, 20 jobs
• Cequr Corporation, $20 million, six jobs
• Columbia GSA, $41.1 million, 200 jobs
• Nephron Pharmaceuticals, $100 million, 250 jobs
• Palmetto State Armory, $61.7 million, 150 jobs
• Pine Gate Renewables, $185 million
• Schattdecor, $21 million, 23 jobs
• Sorinex, $7 million, 35 jobs
• Spectrum, $2 million, 350 jobs
• The Home Depot, 23 jobs

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