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Message from Secretary Hitt: Developing Our Future Workforce

Wilbur Wright of the pioneering Wright Brothers once said, "It is possible to fly without motors but not without knowledge and skill." Over the last seven years, South Carolina has developed a strong reputation as an ideal destination for business, but this didn't come ab

Allied Air Enterprises investing in Orangeburg County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Allied Air Enterprises, a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, has committed to investing approximately $10 million at its existing Orangeburg County manufacturing facility over the next five years.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding Lexington County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron), a manufacturer of sterile inhalation and 503B outsourcing medications, today announced a $12.5 million expansion to add 36,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

Bosch Group growing Anderson County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations.

Ritedose Corporation to construct new Richland County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Ritedose Corporation, a pharmaceutical products manufacturer, is once again expanding its Richland County operations with a $10 million investment.

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

As a coastal state with one of the first port facilities in the nation, trade has always been an important component of South Carolina's

Workforce: Team S.C. Collaborating to Train an Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

According to the U.S.

International: Getting to Know the Director of International Strategy and Trade

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

Grants awarded to improve 18 South Carolina communities

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eighteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $6.1 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The S.C.

Woodfield Systems USA, Inc. opening operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Woodfield Systems USA, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of bulk liquid and gas handling equipment, is locating a new manufacturing center in Richland County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Going Global to Grow Life Sciences in S.C.

Earlier this year, several members of Team South Carolina collaborated to commission and 

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

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

Existing Industry: Large Turnout for Charter NEX Films Outreach Event

In South Carolina, we understand the importance of partnerships.

WestRock to upgrade Florence County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced today a planned investment in its Florence County kraft linerboard mill.

McCall Farms expanding Florence County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C.