Released Feb. 19, 2015 by ColumbiaBusinessReport.com
Med-Enroll, a startup company specializing in assisting businesses with managing healthcare costs, announced Thursday plans to establish its company headquarters and processing center in Florence County. The $3.5 million investment is expected to create 153 jobs for the area.
“Med-Enroll’s decision to locate in Florence is proof of our efforts to attract new investments and job opportunities to our state,” said Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman, R-Florence. “South Carolina’s favorable economic conditions and skilled workforce are critical tools for growing and supporting businesses of all types.”
The new facility will be located in the 15,000-square-foot Rainwater Building at 151 W. Evans St. Med-Enroll is currently in preparations to have the historic building restored, with groundbreaking of the project expected to take place later this month.
Hiring for new positions is expected to begin immediately, the company said.
“The state of South Carolina and local officials in Florence have truly shown us their commitment to driving job creation and how business friendly South Carolina can be,” said Med-Enroll president Kerstin Nemec. “We are excited to be starting our venture in Florence and hope that our business will not only provide a positive economic impact in the region, but also serve as a business leader in helping drive the economic redevelopment of downtown Florence.”
