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Southern Carolina Alliance reports workforce training and $7M JGB Brothers prospect for Bamberg County
Summary
Kathy Rhoad updated council on workforce programs (welding, CDL, industrial training), an Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center ribbon cutting planned in Fairfax, and an active prospect—JGB Brothers—projecting a $7 million investment and 30 new jobs anticipated May/June 2026.
A Southern Carolina Alliance representative briefed the council on regional economic development activity and local workforce programs. Kathy Rhoad reported launches of welding, CDL and industrial training programs, the creation of a regional advisory board, and an Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center ribbon cutting anticipated in Fairfax.
Rhoad identified JGB Brothers as a site prospect for the region, listing a projected $7 million investment and an anticipated 30 new jobs with a ribbon-cutting expected in May or June 2026. Council accepted the update as information; no formal vote or incentives associated with the prospect were recorded in the minutes.
