Newberry County Economic Development / Labor & Employment

Labor & Employment

Unemployment & Labor Force
Annual Average	Unemployment Rate	Labor Force
1998	5.00%	17,799
1999	4.40%	18,013
2000	4.10%	17,227
2001	6.40%	17,216
2002	7.40%	17,139
2003	7.40%	17,914
2004	7.10%	17,983
2005	7.00%	17,934
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Dalkotech Announces New Facility in Newberry County

9/28/2009

Dalkotech Announces New Facility in Newberry County Investment expected to create 50 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - September 28, 2009 - The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Newberry County and the Central SC Alliance today announced that Dalkotech will locate its new facility in Newberry... More
Local Small Business Development Center Opens

2/23/2009

After months of planning, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to announce the opening of an office in Newberry, SC. The office is located in the Dufford House (Alumni & Church Relations building) on the campus of Newberry College. Dr. Zais, President of Newberry College and... More
Rollcast Energy and Santee Cooper Plan New Biomass Facility in Newberry County

10/7/2008

Rollcast Energy and Santee Cooper Plan New Biomass Facility in Newberry County. $170 Million Investment Brings Jobs and Economic Opportunity to Newberry. COLUMBIA, S.C. October 7, 2008 The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Newberry County, and the Central S.C. Alliance today announced... More