INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Click a featured industry logo below to watch its Industry Spotlight video and learn how it impacts Lancaster County.
The Industry Spotlight Series shines a light on the businesses and people who are helping shape Lancaster County’s future. Through short video features, Lancaster County Economic Development highlights the innovation, talent, and community impact of local industries while celebrating the companies that make our region a great place to work, grow, and succeed.
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Join us at the Industry Spotlight Social as we celebrate their stories and the important role they play in our community.
Located in the northern part of Lancaster County, Keer America is a leading advanced textile manufacturer that has played an important role in strengthening the region's manufacturing economy since establishing operations in 2013.
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Operating two state-of-the-art spinning facilities, the company transforms 100% U.S.-grown cotton into high-quality yarn products that serve customers across North and South America.
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With significant capital investment, hundreds of skilled manufacturing jobs, and a continued commitment to expansion and innovation, Keer America exemplifies the global companies choosing Lancaster County as a destination for long-term growth and advanced manufacturing excellence.
As a cornerstone of Lancaster County's healthcare sector, MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center plays a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of our residents while supporting the county's continued growth. As part of South Carolina's leading academic health system, the 211-bed medical center provides advanced, patient-centered care close to home, including robotic surgery, kidney transplantation, emergency medicine, women's health, heart and vascular care, and other specialty services.
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MUSC Health continues to invest in Lancaster County's future through its expansion into Indian Land, including a new medical office building and future hospital that will bring greater access to primary, specialty, cancer, and heart care for one of South Carolina's fastest-growing communities.
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By investing in innovative technology, expanding access to specialized care, and creating high-quality healthcare careers, MUSC Health strengthens Lancaster County's workforce, attracts new investment, and supports a thriving local economy. Through partnerships with Lancaster County School District, local educational institutions, and community businesses, MUSC Health is helping develop the next generation of healthcare professionals while ensuring Lancaster County remains a desirable place to live, work, and do business.
Chief Buildings is helping shape the future of manufacturing in Lancaster County through innovation, quality craftsmanship, and a people-first culture.
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Since opening its Lancaster facility in 2022, the family-owned company has expanded its nationwide production of custom-engineered metal building systems used in commercial, industrial, agricultural, and community projects across the United States.
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Beyond manufacturing, Chief Buildings is committed to investing in its employees, supporting local organizations, and creating meaningful career opportunities that strengthen the community.
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Through a focus on lasting relationships, continuous improvement, and American-made quality, Chief Buildings is building more than steel structures, it is helping build a stronger Lancaster County.
Founders Federal Credit Union has been serving Lancaster County since 1950, growing from a small credit union established by Springs Mill employees into one of the nation's leading member-owned financial institutions.
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Headquartered in Lancaster, Founders is committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial success through personalized service, innovative financial solutions, and a strong focus on community. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Founders reinvests in its members and the communities it serves by supporting local organizations, promoting financial education, and creating opportunities that strengthen the region.
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Through decades of trusted service and community investment, Founders continues to make a lasting impact on Lancaster County and beyond.