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Message from Secretary Hitt: Economic Diversity is Strength for Team S.C.

It’s often said that strength lies in diversity. For Team South Carolina, that notion certainly rings true.

Workforce: USC Strengthens Industry Partnerships

American entrepreneur Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” Referring to th

Existing Industry: Annual Aerospace Conference Next Month

The aerospace industry is truly soaring in the Palmetto State.

Element Materials Technology opening Anderson County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Element Materials Technology (Element), a leader in materials and product qualification testing, today announced plans to open new operations in Anderson County.

Longleaf Packaging, LLC locating new operations in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Longleaf Packaging, LLC today announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Orangeburg County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to create 28 new jobs in the community.

S.C. Department of Commerce again awarded grant to support export assistance programs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh year.

Green Cloud Technologies growing its Greenville County headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Green Cloud Technologies, one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of hosted solutions and services, today announced the opening of its new Greenville County headquarters.

South Carolina to offer free code education for all residents

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: A Resilient Team South Carolina

Football coach Nick Saban once said, "One thing about championship teams is that they're resilient." Reflecting the tenacity that permea

Message from Secretary Hitt: The Strong Reputation of the S.C. Workforce

In March 2015, Mercedes-Benz Vans doubled down on its commitment to South Carolina, announcing plans to invest $500 million in a new van

Green Tech Solution, Inc launching new Cherokee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Green Tech Solution, Inc today announced plans to locate new recycling operations in Cherokee County. The company’s $75 million investment is projected to create approximately 200 new jobs.

JTEKT North America expands Greenville County headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C.—JTEKT North America (JTEKT), a subsidiary of global automotive and industrial supplier JTEKT Corporation, has completed a $5.8 million expansion of its headquarters on the campus of the Clemson University

ShayoNano USA, Inc. launching new Chester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ShayoNano USA, Inc., an innovative developer of advanced materials, today announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in Chester County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Team S.C. Continues its Winning Ways

This weekend, college football fans across the state will don school colors, packing stadiums to observe the 2018 edition of their favor

Innovation: MUSC and Siemens Announce Collaboration

Over the last few decades, South Carolina’s economy has transformed, becoming much more high-tech and diverse. To remain competitive in this more advanced economic landscape, Team South Carolina must stay on the forefront of industry innovation.