VOLUME 16 NUMBER 5
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Heavy lifting
Inland Port Dillon celebrates fifth anniversary with its busiest month on record. Page 3
Ray of sunshine
Solar companies to establish South Carolina presence with $66M energy plant. Page 5
Locked and loaded A small arms plant will expand in Richland County with an $18M investment. Page 6
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Prestigious honor
University of South Carolina dean elected to Academy of Arts and Sciences. Page 7
Meeting a need
A Midlands organization forms tech partnership to address mental health. Page 12
INSIDE Upfront ................................ 2 SC Biz News Briefs ................ 3 In Focus: Health care/life sciences ............................. 9 Lists: Hospitals; life sciences companies ..................... 17, 18 At Work ............................. 20 Viewpoint ...........................23
Columbia-based Ritedose Corp. steps up to fill supply of medication after drastic downturn across US. Page 9
Inaugural honor
ICON Honors recognizes seasoned executives who have exhibited strong leadership and notable success. Page 14