B2B:The Grand Strand

09/26/2025

We will host an event in October to honor these companies who have been recognized as South Carolina's 50 Fastest Growing Companies!

For ticket information: 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-sc-50-fastest-growing-companies-celebration-tickets-1435704092589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Event details: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Event location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Keynote speaker: Lt Governor Pamela Evette

For more information regarding SC 50 Fastest Growing Company Award go to www.scbusinessawards.com

Celebrate South Carolina's fastest growing companies that contribute to the economy of our state.

09/25/2025

Please help us congratulate our Executive Director Shannon Farro for being named one of B2B:The Grand Strand’s Best and Brightest 2025! She’s our guiding light and has navigated her role as a leader with expertise, passion and grace. We would be lost without her! No one is more deserving of recognition for their hard work. Congratulations Shannon! 👏👏👏

Check out this link to read about all of this year’s winners: https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/2025/09/09/545702/best-and-brightest-grand-strand-2025?fbclid=IwVERDUANAuHdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvZCvKMELlF2SFaOB2a1ShJ8IGxKA4QFI5V4mRplBv0ayyWI-JClt6CVibT7_aem_9LKkWFXg2F1NYRQfju5_aA

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

📰 BREAKING NEWS 📰

Volvo Cars Continues to Invest in South Carolina Plant

Volvo Cars will continue to invest in its U.S. car plant in Ridgeville outside Charleston, South Carolina, with the aim of reaching full utilization of the factory in coming years.

Volvo Cars has already invested USD $1.3 billion in the plant in the last decade, to make it ready for the future.

Through these investments, officials said Volvo Cars intends to deliver both volume and financial growth as well as using the plant’s capacity.

The Ridgeville plant currently has an installed production capacity of 150,000 cars per year.

Together with its factories in Europe and China, the South Carolina facility plays an important part in Volvo Cars’ future growth plans and its increased focus on regional tailoring of products, the officials said.

Stay informed with our publication:

🔗https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/

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09/24/2025

🚨 Big News! ‼️

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Uzbekistan Airways Orders Up To 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Uzbekistan Airways just placed a historic order for up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners! ✈️ This game-changing deal will modernize their fleet and boost global connectivity. 🌍 Want the full scoop? Head to our site for the complete story!

🔗 https://www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com/2025/09/24/547249/uzbekistan-airways-orders-up-to-22-boeing-787-dreamliners

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Deal marks airline's largest purchase

09/24/2025

TODAY'S THE DAY 🎉

We are celebrating our Best and Brightest 35 and Under in the Grand Strand and P*e Dee region today at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

We are at Coastal Carolina University Brooks Stadium West Zone today!

Want to get involved? Check out our upcoming events here: https://events.humanitix.com/.../integrated-media-publishing for tickets and sponsorship opportunities. Let's make a difference together!

🔗 https://www.integratedmediapublishing.com/

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09/24/2025

📰 BREAKING NEWS 📰

Anderson Brothers Bank Welcomes Rand Waller as Commercial Loan Officer at Conway Church Street

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Anderson Brothers Bank has announced that Rand Waller has joined its team as a commercial loan officer at the Conway branch, located at 2651 Church St, Conway, South Carolina 29526.

As a commercial loan officer, Waller will focus on building and nurturing relationships with local businesses. His responsibilities include assisting business owners with assessing business credit needs, tailoring loan solutions, and providing clients with a full range of business lending and deposit services designed to support, strengthen, and grow their operations. His role also emphasizes providing guidance with integrity and maintaining ABB’s tradition of community-focused service.

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09/23/2025

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09/23/2025

🗞️ NEWS ALERT ‼️

Galivants Ferry Sawmill Announces $10 Million Investment and 18 New Jobs

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Galivants Ferry Sawmill announced plans to open a sawmill operation in Horry County. The company will invest more than $10 million and will employ 18 new employees.

The Galivants Ferry Sawmill is in Galivants Ferry, South Carolina, and is the sister company to SB Mulch, Johnson Land and Timber (JLT), and Beach Mulch. The facility will assist the surrounding loggers in the area and help alleviate the changes brought on by the closing of the Georgetown and surrounding mills. The construction of the new sawmill will help supply railroad ties, pallet manufacturers, landscapers, wastewater treatment facilities, and businesses that utilize waste fiber in their boilers.

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🔗 https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/2025/09/17/546479/galivants-ferry-sawmill-announces-10-million-investment-and-18-new-jobs

Galivants Ferry Sawmill announces plans to open a sawmill operation in Horry County, investing more than $10 million, employing 18 new employees.