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Existing Industry: 46 Years Later, S.C. Has Become a Leader in the Tire Industry

On this day in 1973, Michelin announced plans to establish its first major manufacturing operations in the United States with a new tire pla

Workforce: Lowcountry Training Center a Result of Collaboration

In 2015, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Volvo Cars both announced the establishment of significant manufacturing operations in the Lowcountr

Ortec growing its existing Anderson County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ortec, a leading biomaterial and polymer technology company, is growing its Anderson County operations. The company intends to invest $20 million and create approximately 18 new jobs.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Alex Clark has been promoted and will serve as the agency’s marketing and communications director.

valantic locating new operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – valantic SCE (USA) Inc., a software developer and supplier management consultant for the automotive industry, today announced plans to locate new operations in Greenville County and create at least 15 jobs.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Driving South Carolina's Economy

In 1994, the first South Carolina-made BMW rolled off the assembly line at the German automaker's Upstate plant.

Going Global to Grow Life Sciences in South Carolina

In 2017, recognizing the burgeoning of South Carolina's life sciences industry, S.C. Commerce partnered with the S.C.

AKPA Kimya Organic Peroxides and Initiators locating new operations in Allendale County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AKPA Kimya Organic Peroxides and Initiators (AKPA Kimya) today announced plans to locate a new distribution and warehousing facility for organic products in Allendale County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: South Carolina's Economy Diversified in 2018

Two-time Super Bowl champion football coach Bill Parcells once said, "If you've ever won a championship, then that's all you're interest

Burnt Church Distillery launching Beaufort County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Burnt Church Distillery, a locally-run distillery based out of Bluffton, S.C., is launching new operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $7.7 million investment is projected to create approximately 27 new manufacturing jobs.

Eclipse Automation locating operations in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eclipse Automation, a provider of automated systems for a variety of industries, today announced plans to locate new operations in York County.

Miwon Specialty Chemical is locating new operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a specialty chemical manufacturer of raw materials and subsidiary of Miwon Specialty Chemical Co.

Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in Greenville County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Bringing Opportunities to Rural South Carolina

In economic development, it's often said that companies don't locate to a city or a state; they locate to a community.

S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation to launch Pen to Paper Tour

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation today announced a Pen to Paper Tour of various innovation and incubator locations across the state.