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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve® sustainable film products, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The company is investing $2 million and creating 33 new jobs.

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Greenwood County, Mumford Industries is one of the leading industrial plastics recycling companies in the Southeast — providing clients with professional and reliable services that give them the ability to be environmentally responsible, profitable and competitive in their business practices. The company serves a variety of industries including automotive, plastics manufacturers, food packaging, distribution and more.

Located at 4730 Ninety Six Highway in Ninety Six, Mumford Industries’ expansion will allow the company to accommodate additional capacity to meet growing demand for recycled materials and environmentally responsible products. Post-industrial plastics recycling and management is complex and ever-changing, and Mumford Industries supplies companies with recycling programs and services that create a positive impact on corporate sustainability goals, budgets and reputations.

Mumford Industries’ newest venture is producing sustainable packaging. Retrieve sustainable film products include bags, pouches and divider/slip sheets made from reclaimed, recycled, unused, scrap plastic film that can be used commercially to offset greenhouse gas emissions and support carbon footprint reduction.

The expansion is expected to be complete in May 2025. Individuals interested in joining the Mumford Industries team should visit the company’s contact page.

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“Our expansion is thrilling because we know it will allow us to not only have an even greater impact on the environment, but also the sustainability goals of the companies that call South Carolina home. We appreciate all the support we have received from Greenwood County to make this happen.” -Mumford Industries President George Mumford

“With more businesses prioritizing corporate sustainability, we are excited to have companies like Mumford Industries on our state’s roster of recycling firms. Along with creating opportunities for South Carolinians in the Greenwood County community, Mumford Industries is also helping create a more sustainable future for all.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“Mumford Industries’ latest expansion in Greenwood County further proves that South Carolina is a state that focuses on sustainability. We congratulate Mumford Industries on this $2 million investment and the 33 new jobs they are creating, and we value our strong business relationship.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“This expansion is great news for Ninety Six and Greenwood County. Not only is this the most jobs that have been created in Ninety Six in recent history, but Mumford Industries is also a company that is leading the way for a brighter tomorrow for us all. I am grateful for Mumford Industries’ decision to expand operations and their belief in our town and county.” -Greenwood County Councilman Dayne Pruitt

Cemeteries may soon look like nature preserves, Greenhaven Memorial Gardens becomes the next Memory Forest.

We’re excited that Greenhaven Memorial Gardens now provides a great option for families in the southeast.”

— Mark Brewer

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, USA, June 30, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Memory Forest, a new type of cemetery where a memory tree, flower, or shrub can be planted and cared for as it grows from a Living Urn containing a loved one's cremated remains and where ashes can be scattered or buried at a beautiful setting, is excited to announce that its parent company, Biolife, LLC, has reached agreement with Greenhaven Memorial Gardens in Elgin, South Carolina, to serve as the first Memory Forest location in the southeast.

Mark Brewer, Biolife’s President, commented, “We’ve been exploring various opportunities to expand into the southeast part of the country over the past year and we believe Greenhaven Memorial Gardens is a perfect location for families to honor their loved ones with living memorials. Families reach out to us daily who love the idea of a memorial in nature, but don’t have a special place in mind to either have a tree memorial or bury or scatter a loved one’s ashes - they want a permanent site where they can do this. We’re excited that Greenhaven Memorial Gardens now provides a great option for families in the southeast.”

Brewer continues, “People are taking a fresh look at how they want to be memorialized after they pass. If the over 75 million baby boomers who will reach their average life expectancy over the next 25 years choose burial, they will take up over 130 square miles of land, which is the size of Atlanta. Fortunately for our future generations, more than half of Americans who pass are now choosing cremation instead of burial and electing not to take up space in a cemetery. With Memory Forest, The Living Urn, along with Greenhaven and our many other Memory Forest locations nationwide, we’re helping aid this movement and providing an uplifting option - everything a person needs to have a tree grown with their cremated remains. We’re giving people the ability to give back after they pass and also create a living memorial at a place of their choosing – we think that’s a beautiful thing.”

Owner of Greenhaven Memorial Gardens, Heather Leigh, added, “We are excited to offer living memorials as the only hybrid cemetery in the state of South Carolina. Our designated Memory Forest is a unique preservation area consisting of a wooded and meadow area bordered by memorial trees selected by families. We also have a special area designed for families who have their pets buried with them. When a family commits The Living Urn to the earth, they gain the legacy of a permanent final resting place and the assurance that it will enrich the natural habitat in perpetuity."

To learn more about Greenhaven Memorial Gardens, or to find a Memory Forest location near you, visit MemoryForest.org

About Memory Forest

Memory Forest™ is committed to replacing tombstones with plants, and cemeteries with nature. Alongside The Living Urn, its exclusive partnerships with leading cemeteries and memorial gardens throughout the U.S. are changing the way people honor their loved ones. Utilizing The Living Urn, America's leading bio urn and planting system, Memory Forest provides families with beautiful, tranquil resting places to scatter ashes or have a memory tree planted and cared for. To learn more, visit MemoryForest.org and TheLivingUrn.com

About Greenhaven Memorial Gardens

Greenhaven Memorial Gardens & Life Tribute Center is a locally owned, community-centered, perpetual care cemetery nestled among the pines and gently rolling hills of Elgin, South Carolina, just beyond the Greater Columbia Metropolitan area. Greenhaven is the only hybrid cemetery in the state of South Carolina that offers unique burial and memorial options for our families to select from. We invite you to visit our cemetery and see the splendor and beauty of Greenhaven, dedicated to our community and helping families leave a lasting legacy of stewardship and sustainability.

Steve Hensley Biolife, LLC +1 800-495-7022 email us here

Memory Forest

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC, an affiliate company of Impresa Modular today announced plans to establish modular factory construction operations in Greenwood County. The more than $9 million investment will create 180 new jobs.

Impresa Modular is a residential home design, sales and development company that specializes in providing a consumer-friendly way to build and purchase homes around the United States.

Located at 161 Rock Church Road South East in Greenwood, Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC’s 240,000-square-foot production facility will increase the company’s operating capacity to meet growing demand and is targeted toward regional builders and developers to produce private-label residential homes in the Southeast region.

The new facility is expected to be operational by January 2022, and in full production by July 2022. Full production capacity is estimated to be more than 300 homes per year. Individuals interested in joining the Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC team should visit Impresa Building Systems’ careers webpage.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project. The Council also awarded Greenwood County a $200,000 Set-Aside grant to assist with related project costs.

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“We are so excited to locate our flagship factory in Greenwood. The facility will be a combination of process proven off-site modular construction practices with today’s cutting-edge methods to be an industry leader. As always, workforce is key, and we are driving to assemble top talent in all disciplines.” -Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC President and General Manager Dan Hobbs

“The more than $9 million investment and the 180 new jobs Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC is creating in Greenwood County is a huge win for the Palmetto State and will make a real difference in the local community. Thanks to this great company, and welcome to South Carolina.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“South Carolina continues to build on its success in the manufacturing sector, and Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC establishing operations in the Palmetto State provides another boost. We congratulate the company and Greenwood County on today's announcement and look forward to watching them succeed within our borders." -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

"Greenwood County is proud to become the home of the first Impresa branded factory that will serve the region with much-needed housing solutions. We look forward to supporting their launch and creation of many jobs that will make a lasting impact in our community." -Greenwood County Council Chairman Chuck Moates

GREENWOOD, S.C. (WSPA) – It’s estimated U.S. veterans have a 50% higher risk of suicide than the general population. Leaders of one non-profit are hoping to a new facility being built on Lake Greenwood can help change that.

Tranquility Point Veterans Retreat is all about helping veterans suffering with PTSD and other disorders.

The couple running the retreat, Kim and Barry Gambrell, said a veteran and their family can stay for up to five days, free of charge. They will offer tons of activities veterans can do to help reset.

“Sometime after retiring, I was diagnosed with PTSD, myself, and I’ve been through all of the isolation, anxiety, the different feelings of stress and whatnot,” said Barry Gambrell.

Barry served in the Air Force for 20 years. He and his wife want to help veterans who struggle after returning home.

“We decided to do this to reduce the suicide risk amongst veterans,” said Kim Gambrell.

Barry believes a recreational setting can be beneficial.

“We think when you get on that deep, dark spiral and become suicidal that one of the most important things that you can do is just re-root yourself. Just find a solid footing again,” he said.

That’s where “Tranquility Point” comes in.

“We want to do more of a one-on-one atmosphere, because, sometimes, people struggling with PTSD, they’re more likely to open up if it’s more individualized,” said Kim.

They will offer things like peer-to-peer talks, fishing, painting, activities on the lake, and more.

“It’s been proven that recreational therapy helps digress those anxiety tendencies,” said Kim.

Through an application process, they say they’ll be able to target what each veteran needs.

“We just want to take a look at and say okay, does this individual, what are their needs? What are their basic needs? Is this the type of place we think would be helpful for them?” said Barry.

The main goal is to help veterans re-connect with their loved ones.

“Is to teach the family, you know, why these people struggling with these disabilities, ya know, go through the things they do,” said Kim.

Tranquility Point will depend on donations and grants for funding.

“The whole community wants to come together to do this. Businesses are offering discounts, or their services, or free labor. So, it’s just been a blessing,” said Kim.

Ultimately, they want to have two cabins with an outdoor kitchen and dining area. All in an effort to help the men and women who have served our country.

The Gambrells said they hope to be fully open and ready to serve veterans by next summer. They also said they will be making this retreat available to foster children.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is offering free boat inspections at some landings across the state ahead of the July 4 weekend.

Officers will do inspections for required safety equipment and proper registration. Anyone not in compliance will not be ticketed, so they can correct the problem before they launch their boat. Officials will also give safety tips and answer questions.

The July 4 weekend is the busiest for state waters.

DNR will have free inspections at the following boat landings and dates:

Horry County

July 2, Bass Pro Shop - ICW (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Lexington County

July 2, Lake Murray Dam (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Oconee County

July 2, South Cove Park - Lake Keowee (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

York County

July 2, Ebenezer Park Landing - Lake Wylie (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Anderson County

July 3, Riverfork Boat Ramp - Lake Hartwell (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Clarendon County

July 3, Alex Harvin Landing - Lake Marion (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Colleton County

July 3, Bennetts Pt Boat Ramp - ICW (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Georgetown County

July 3, East Bay Street Boat Ramp - ICW (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Kershaw County

July 3, Clearwater Cove - Lake Wateree (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Marion County

July 3, Galivants Ferry Landing - Little Pee Dee (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Charleston County

July 4, Remleys Pt Boat Ramp - CHS Harbor (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Greenwood County

July 4, Greenwood State Park - Lake Greenwood (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Marlboro County

July 4, Society Hill Landing - Great PeeDee River (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Newberry County

July 4, Billy Dreher Island State Park (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Pickens County

July 4, Twelve Mile Park - Lake Hartwell (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

York County

July 4, Ebenezer Park Landing - Lake Wylie (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)