Press Releases

Apr 27
2022

Oconee County Welcomes New Economic Development Director

For Immediate Release | April 27, 2022 WALHALLA, SC – Oconee County is excited to announce the hiring of Mr. Jamie Gilbert as new Director of Economic Development at the Oconee Economic Alliance. Prior to being selected to lead Oconee County’s economic development efforts, Gilbert was hired in 2016 to build and manage the newly […]

Mar 16
2022

CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County

CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County   $13 million investment to create 32 new jobs   For Immediate Release March 16, 2022   SENECA, S.C. – CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will create 32 new jobs […]

Oct 28
2021

BorgWarner Celebrates Seneca Plant Grand Reopening, 25th Year of Operation

Company has completed the rebuilding process following April 2020 tornado damage Represents the power of collaboration and community support Grand reopening ceremony included company leadership, government officials, community members and more Auburn Hills, Michigan, September 30, 2021 – BorgWarner celebrated the grand reopening of its Seneca, South Carolina, production facility today, following a 16-month rebuild after […]

Oct 05
2021

PreZero US expanding operations in Oconee County

PreZero US expanding operations in Oconee County   $11.5 million investment will create 32 new jobs   OCTOBER 5TH, 2021, SENECA, S.C. – PreZero US, a recycling and waste solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Oconee County. The $11.5 million investment will create 32 new jobs. With state-of-the-art recycling facilities, PreZero US […]

Jul 27
2021

Oconee Economic Alliance Announces New Project Manager Hire

SENECA, S.C. – The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) is pleased to announce the addition of Tyler James. A native of Laurens, South Carolina, Tyler joins the OEA team as Project Manager. He has hit the ground running, tackling several initiatives of the Oconee Economic Alliance, including working with Oconee existing industry. Tyler James is a […]

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