SCA Hosts Regional Workforce Development Summit Pt. 1

Located at the former Rockland Industries textile mill in Bamberg, CCS occupies an initial 75,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The facility will be home to the production of recycled wood and plastic pallet components, designed to support industrial supply chains through durable, sustainable shipping materials.

Circular Composite Solutions (CCS), a sustainable manufacturer of proprietary industrial shipping pallet components, announced October 9, 2025 it is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company's $53.7 million investment is creating 70 new jobs.

Join us as we visit Gehl Food & Beverage, located within the Colleton County Commerce Center, as company leadership discusses Gehl's success in the SCA region.

Join Wayne Brothers Companies' Lowcountry Regional Operations Manager Charlie Martin as he discusses the company's investment in Colleton County, as well as their partnership with SCA.

Lowcountry Council of Governments' Executive Director Sabrena Graham shares important details about the unveiling of the new regional workforce development plan.

Following the Regional Workforce Development Summit, we joined ReadySC's LaRone Murphy and S.C. Department of Commerce's Kim Mann as they share insight about bringing our regional partners together for the new workforce plan.

Join SCDEW's Nina Staggers along with Colleton County Economic Alliance's Brantley Strickland as they discuss the regional workforce training and development plan.

SCA's Director of Strategic Initiatives Kathy Rhoad shares insight about SCA's partnership with our state and regional partners to create a regional workforce plan to help both our regional employers and job seekers.

Mayor of Varnville Nat Shaffer, Beaufort County Councilwoman Paula Brown, and Palmetto Electric's Ashley Feaster discuss the partnerships within SouthernCarolina Alliance and their industrial recruitment efforts throughout the region.

Congressman Joe Wilson, Allendale County Councilman Matthew Connelly, and Atkore's Plant Manager Anthony Johnson discuss SCA's efforts to market the region while hosting prospects during S.C.'s Signature Event.