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S.C. Commerce Names New Global Business Development Director

On April 1, 2024, S.C. Commerce named Annie Caggiano the agency’s new Global Business Development director. Caggiano, who is on her second stint with S.C.

“Launch to Legacy” Stories Come in All Sizes

The Palmetto State is the new home of American innovation, and its small businesses are among the proven leaders in embracing change to enable sustained growth.

Recognizing National Community Development Month

The South Carolina Community Development Block Grant Program (S.C. CDBG) is part of a nationwide coalition of entities supporting the development of low- and moderate-income communities through grant funding.

Delta Children's Products selects Orangeburg County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Delta Children’s Products (Delta Children), a children’s furniture manufacturer, today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operations.

S.C. Commerce names Annie Caggiano new Global Business Development director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III announced today the promotion of Annie Caggiano to serve as the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s (S.C. Commerce) Global Business Development (GBD) director.

AGRU America expands operations in Williamsburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AGRU America, a U.S. manufacturer of engineering plastics solutions, announced today it is expanding operations in Williamsburg County.

Ferroglobe establishing first South Carolina operations in Marlboro County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ferroglobe, a global producer of silicon metal, today announced it is establishing its first South Carolina operations in Marlboro County.

South Carolina-Made Goods Delivered Around the World

Annual trade and export figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce put South Carolina’s 2023 export sales at $37.3 billion, defying a national trend where U.S. exports dropped 2.2% over the same timeframe.

A Class of Its Own: Celebrating Rural South Carolina

The 2024 South Carolina Rural Summit gathered local economic development champions March 4-5, 2024, in North Augusta, S.C., to continue the advancement and promotion of rural communities.

Promoting Rural Development

In 2023, South Carolina announced its second-highest investment amount in state history — an impressive $9.22 billion.

Advancing Life Sciences, from Launch to Legacy

The life sciences industry is South Carolina’s fastest growing sector, accounting for an annual economic i

DCC Metal Recycling grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Dillon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – DCC Metal Recycling (DCC), a metal shredding and recycling company, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Dillon County.

Matica Group establishing first North American manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Matica Group (Matica), a global identity and payment solutions provider, today announced it is establishing its first North American manufacturing operation in Spartanburg County.

McEntire Produce continues growing Richland County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – McEntire Produce, a full-service fresh produce supplier, today announced the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County.

Dynamic Fluid Components expanding operations in Oconee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dynamic Fluid Components, a wholesale distributor of fluid power products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County.