Local Data
Location & Expansion Log
Diverse companies – from startups to multinational corporations – continue to relocate and expand existing operations in the Charleston region.
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Downsizing
2025
Volvo Cars
May 7, 2025
Automobile manufacturing
Downsizing affecting 125 workers: Volvo provided the following statement: "Volvo Cars is making a small reduction to our workforce and making some production changes at our Charleston plant. This is part of our announced shift to regionalization and in response to challenging macro conditions." CEO Hakan Samuelsson recently noted "We need to be more efficient in our white-collar areas, need to slim down the organization," while also reiterating that Volvo remains committed to expanding production levels at the Charleston area plant, creating 4,000 jobs in South Carolina over the longer term. The plant currently employs about 2500 people.
Ron Group LLC DBA Blue Sky Specialty Pharmacy
May 6, 2025
Support services to patients, physicians, payers and manufacturers in the prescription pharmaceuticals process
Layoff affecting 125 workers by 7/3/25
ASRC Federal
February 27, 2025
Federal contractor supplying logistical support to the Charleston area Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Permanent layoff occurring 5/31/25 affecting 319 workers
