Every day, more and more young professionals and creatives and young entrepreneurs are moving into Richland County and helping the county to reinvent itself.

Greg Hilton Cofounder, SOCO

W.B. Guimarin’s success is a reflection of the region we are proud to call home here in South Carolina. Richland County provides our team with a highly capable and motivated workforce that shares our values of always improving oneself, being a trusted partner, and overall being driven and proud of the work we accomplish. Located in an area with strong support for continued education in the trades, WBG is building upon that mindset. We have a growing and successful apprenticeship program to ready the next generation for a rewarding and lifelong career within the new construction and service markets for commercial HVAC & plumbing. Columbia is a place where community and industry coincide. The area’s affordable cost of living, ready accessibility to outdoor spaces, and sense of belonging create an ideal area for not just building careers - but lives and families.

Brian Kokal Director of Marketing, W.B. Guimarin & Co

Richland County offers an incredible blend of offerings for companies looking to grow and thrive—an abundant, highly skilled workforce, a collaborative and pro-business environment, and a community where people genuinely want to live and work. We’ve had strong support from Richland County leadership, and they understand our vision and help accelerate it. The quality of life here is unmatched, and the potential for continued growth—both for Ritedose and for the region—is truly exciting. We’re proud to be building the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing right here in Columbia, South Carolina.

Jody Chastain CEO, The Ritedose Corporation

We’ve placed it here because this is a great place to become part of the community, there’s a wonderful employee base here, great opportunities for our business and our employees and particularly for our customers.

Mike Reeves CEO, Mattr