Company creating more than 40 jobs to accommodate its continued growth
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mission Solutions Group, a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The firm is expected to invest $2.9 million and create 41 new jobs.
Established in 2015, Mission Solutions Group is a family of premier companies providing dedicated mission critical support in the communications, cyber-security and sustainment verticals to support the U.S. military. It currently manages four businesses, including: Marshall Communications Corp., a satellite communications and IT sales business; Sidecar Enterprises, Inc., a spare parts and logistics business; BlueJay Products, a diesel exhaust fluid manufacturer; and, Morgan-6, a software services provider.
With this investment, the company intends to locate its corporate headquarters and operational organizations to a facility at 6655 Jet Park Drive in North Charleston, S.C. This will allow the firm to centralize its various operations in the Lowcountry. Hiring for the new positions should begin in the fall of 2017, and interested applicants should visit www.missionsolutionsgroup.com for more information.
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“We are excited to expand our presence here in the Charleston area as we continue to grow our business. It is a terrific location with a tremendous amount to offer and will play a key role in enhancing our ability to attract and retain critical talent, avail ourselves of the service and capabilities in the area and network with other defense contractors that are all over the Lowcountry.” –Mission Solutions Group Co-Founder and CEO Damon Walsh
“Damon and I established our residencies in Charleston as part of working with Force Protection Industries several years ago and from the minute we decided to start this business have known Charleston would be the optimal location for us to grow this enterprise.” –Mission Solutions Group Co-Founder and COO Kevin Ferraro
“There’s no state in the country that supports our armed forces as strongly as South Carolina does, and we couldn’t be more excited to see that Mission Solutions Group has found success here. We’re proud to have a veteran-owned company like this one doing business in Charleston County.” –Gov. Henry McMaster
“When a great company like Mission Solutions Group chooses to expand its existing operations in South Carolina, it’s yet another testament to the fact that our state is ‘Just right’ for business. The 41 new jobs that this investment is creating will make a real difference in Charleston County, and we look forward to what the future has in store for Mission Solutions Group.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“Mission Solutions Group has demonstrated its commitment to Charleston County with this expansion announcement. Our location, business-friendly climate and superb quality of life will continue to spur reinvestment in our community.” –Charleston County Council Chairman Victor Rawl
“The expansion of Mission Solutions Group gives us confidence that North Charleston and Charleston County remain ripe environments for businesses to flourish. We applaud Mission Solutions’ success and are thankful for the capital investment and job creation that our community will receive.” –City of North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey
“The relationships we have cultivated over the years with Mission Solutions Group have reaped benefits and demonstrate our continued commitment to the defense industry. We proudly celebrate this expansion and will assist as Mission Solutions Group continues to grow in the Lowcountry.” –Charleston County Economic Development Executive Director Steve Dykes
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Mission Solutions Group, Inc. is expanding its Charleston County operations.
- $2.9 million investment to create 41 new jobs.
- Founded in 2015, Mission Solutions Group is a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides critical infrastructure and services to the U.S. government.
- With this investment, the company intends to locate its corporate headquarters and operational organizations to a facility at 6655 Jet Park Drive in North Charleston, S.C.
- Hiring should begin in the fall of 2017, and interested applicants should visit www.missionsolutionsgroup.com for more information.