News

Message from Secretary Hitt: High-Tech South Carolina

Young people in today's South Carolina grew up never knowing of a time before globally-recognized industry leaders called the Palmetto S

KV Final launching new Spartanburg County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – KV Final, a Czech developer and producer of metal parts for the automotive industry, is locating its new operations in Spartanburg County.

Existing Industry: Automotive Supplier Matchmaker Scheduled for February

It’s often said that major industries are like the oak trees that populate our state.

DeepBD launching its first Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – DeepBD, a developer and operator of artificial intelligence platforms, today announced new operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.6 million investment is projected to create 30 new jobs.

Agtruss, Inc. expanding its Lee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Agtruss, Inc., a leading manufacturer of agricultural trusses for the poultry and livestock industries, is expanding its Lee County operations.

DRÄXLMAIER completes new Spartanburg County expansion

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, has completed a new expansion of its existing manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County.

Blue Sky Processing LLC launching Beaufort County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Blue Sky Processing LLC, a processer of hemp fiber for a variety of applications, today announced plans to locate new operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $2.5 million investment is projected to create 16 new jobs.

Bosch expanding Anderson County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate the company’s continued growth, Bosch is investing an additional $45 million.

Sundaram-Clayton Limited expanding Dorchester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Preparation Leads to Opportunity for Team S.C.

It's often said that opportunities arise when you prepare for them.

QEMS, Inc. announces York County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Quality Electronic Manufacturing Services, Inc. (QEMS), a provider of electronics manufacturing services, today announced that it has located new operations in York County.

State and community leaders graduate from South Carolina economic development training program

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and S.C.

Governor’s Opportunity Zones Summit scheduled for January 25

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Led by Governor Henry McMaster and in partnership with the Office of U.S.

Recycling: Council Holds Meeting, Continues to Advance Key Initiatives

Today, Thursday, November 15 is recognized as National Recycling Day.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Small Business is Big Business for S.C.

While industry giants often dominate the business headlines, more than 97 percent of all private employers in South Carolina are small b