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Message from Secretary Hitt: Military Impact on S.C.

On Wednesday, South Carolina celebrated its 230th birthday.

Two complete S.C. Economic Development Institute in May

COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Friday, May 18, two local leaders completed the S.C. Economic Development Institute (Institute). Anna DeLage of the S.C.

Sunstrand, LLC locating new production operations in Florence County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sunstrand, LLC today announced it is locating new biomaterial manufacturing operations in Florence County. The company is projected to bring $8.4 million of capital investment, leading to the creation of 42 new jobs.

Carolina Composites to expand Pioneer Boats manufacturing operations in Colleton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carolina Composites, doing business as Pioneer Boats, has announced that the company will expand its existing operations in Walterboro, S.C.

RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation creating 1,100 jobs at new York County corporate headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C. – RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, a mortgage-servicing company that delivers innovative solutions for managing residential mortgages, today announced that its new corporate headquarters will be located in York County.

Existing Industry: Textiles Industry Remains a Pillar of the State’s Economy

South Carolina’s history as a textiles powerhouse is well-documented.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Blazing a Trail in South Carolina

JTEKT expanding its Oconee County Koyo Bearings operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing $19.4 million to expand its existing Koyo Bearings production facility in Oconee County.

Existing Industry: Team South Carolina Aims to Advance Plastics Industry

In the first quarter of 2018, the state of South Carolina exported more than $300 million in plastics, a 12 percent increase, year-over-yea

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Message from Secretary Hitt: Collaboration and Innovation in Workforce Development

Since January 2011, Team South Carolina has been on a roll, recruiting more than 120,000 jobs and approximately $33 billion in capital investment.

Meritor expanding Clarendon County manufacturing operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle markets, is expanding its existing operations in Clarendon County.

International: Partnership Between S.C. & Canada Critical

By: Nadia Theodore
Consul General of Canada to the U.S. Southeast
Special to Commerce Communications

Message from Secretary Hitt: Opportunities Abound for Team South Carolina

It’s often said that success comes when preparation and opportunity meet.

Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, today announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company is projected to invest $40 million in the project.

Lonza expanding operations in Greenwood County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lonza, one of the world’s leading suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County.

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