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Message from Secretary Hitt: Collaboration was Key to 2017 Success

American businessman James Cash Penney once said, "The keystone of successful business is cooperation." Having just completed yet anothe

FOMAS, Inc. growing existing York County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to create more than 10 new jobs in the coming years.

State of South Carolina announces 2017 industry recruitment results

COLUMBIA, S.C. –The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2017 industry recruitment results. In total, the state won 157 economic development projects last year, accounting for $5.24 billion in capital investment and 18,445 new jobs.

Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.'s Growing International Footprint

In the summer of 1975, the S.C.

MED-ALLY locating new operations in Berkeley County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MED-ALLY, a privately-held medical device manufacturer, is locating new operations in Berkeley County. The $2.38 million investment is expected to create 90 new jobs.

Grupo Antolin establishing three separate facilities in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Grupo Antolin, a designer and manufacturer of components for the automotive industry, is launching new operations in Spartanburg County by establishing three separate facilities.

Innovative Vehicle Solutions expanding its operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS), a builder of custom commercial vehicles located in Ladson, S.C., is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is expected to create 108 new jobs.

Home Fashions International expanding its Cherokee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Home Fashions International is expanding its existing operations in Cherokee County. The $5.5 million investment is expected to create 60 new jobs.

International: Team S.C. to Take Businesses to Canada

Despite separation by the Appalachian Mountain Range and several Great Lakes, it’s only little more than  a half-day’s drive to one

Message from Secretary Hitt: Diversity Means Prosperity for Team S.C.

This week, as our nation celebrated one of history's foremost advocates of diversity, inclusion and unity -- Martin Luther King Jr.

Global Business: Getting to Know Global Business Director Nelson Lindsay

In an effort to provide readers with a more personal, inside look at the people who make up our team here at S.C.

International: Upcoming Export Training Session to Focus on Incoterms

More than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power is located outside of the United States. Recognizing this, S.C.

Workforce: Education and Industry Collaborating in S.C.

In the Palmetto State, we often talk about our team first approach – Team South Carolina.

Carolina’s Rigging & Crane and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware expanding presence in two S.C. counties

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Existing Industry: Team S.C. Hosting Automotive Supplier Matchmaker Next Month

Over the last year, South Carolina’s automotive industry has experienced remarkable growth.