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A Legacy 125 Years in the Making

May 2024 marks a monumental milestone for Sonoco — globally headquartered in Hartsville, S.C. — 125 fantastic years in the packaging industry.

Hosting Global Leaders in the Upstate

As part of the multi-day event, INMC Anderson also hosted the inaugural INMC International Start-Up Competition, where technology and biomedical start-ups from 15 cities around the world pitched to a panel of judges for the opportunity to win $10,000 in prize money and marketing assistance.

Celebrating Small Business

South Carolina’s small business community brings vibrancy and economic opportunities to local communities statewide.

Southern Wall Products, Inc. selects Anderson County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Wall Products, Inc. (Southern Wall Products), a manufacturer of drywall finishing products, today announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

TTS Studios expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs.

Columbia Vehicle Group selects Aiken County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Columbia Vehicle Group (Columbia), an electric vehicle manufacturer, today announced it selects Aiken County for the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Tradd Advisory Company expands operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, today announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County.

Master Steel, LLC expanding Jasper County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Master Steel, LLC (Master Steel), a structural steel fabrication and erection company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Jasper County.

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.

Nurturing Statewide Innovation

April is South Carolina Innovation Awareness Month, a celebration of the state’s rapidly growing technology and innovation ecosystem.

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.

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.