New Bakery Will Bring Sweets And Lots Of Jobs To Upstate South Carolina
A new bakery operation will make Cherokee County its home and bring upwards of 250 jobs to upstate South Carolina. It’s an investment of $96 million in the area. According to a press release by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Gaffney Bakery, LLC is set to purchase an existing state-of-the-art bakery facility. The facility is located at 131 Corporate Drive in Gaffney.
“We are pleased that Gaffney Bakery, LLC decided to establish in South Carolina. With our pro-business environment, robust workforce, and first-class resources, South Carolina is well-versed in supporting new and existing businesses,” says McMaster. Those interested in applying for Gaffney Bakery jobs should go online to readySC in late 2023 and early 2024. Before that time renovations will be made to the facility, backed by South Carolina and Cherokee County.
Read the full press release here.
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South Carolina Ranks as a Top State with Most Job Openings
Everyone wants a high-paying job that suits them. The U.S. continues to deal with the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but key economic indicators have mixed messages about this year’s economy. Commodity.com recently analyzed which states in the U.S. have the most job openings. Over the past two years, job openings have doubled to 7% from 3.5% amid COVID shutdowns in April 2020. Although the overall statistics do not tell the whole story, the hiring outlook varies widely by industry, as with many aspects of the current economy.
During the pandemic, many sectors with the highest job opening rates were the most challenging to work in. Job opening rates are also affected by geographic location. Accordingly, researchers ranked states based on the average job openings rate for the fourth quarter of 2021, the most recent quarter available. You’ll find a summary of the analysis below, including South Carolina’s ranking, North Carolina, and nearby states.
Here are the states with the most job openings.
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
