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Message from Secretary Hitt: Patriotism in South Carolina

This week, thousands traveled across the Palmetto State, gathering with friends and family to celebrate the birth of our nation.

International: Team S.C. Leading Trade Mission to U.K.

It’s widely accepted that to be successful in business, one must go where the customers are and build relationsh

Knapheide Truck Equipment Company opening new facility in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Knapheide Truck Equipment Company Charleston Inc., a subsidiary of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Charleston County.

Pine Gate Renewables launching new Dillon County solar project

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pine Gate Renewables, a renewable energy company, is launching a new solar farm in Dillon County under Freedom Solar LLC.

Message from Secretary Hitt: A Big Week for Team S.C.

As June winds down and the first half of 2017 comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on all that has been accomp

Samsung to open $380 million manufacturing plant in Newberry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Samsung, one of the world’s leading technology companies, is opening a new home appliance manufacturing facility in Newberry County.

T-Mobile US investing in new Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – T-Mobile US, one of the largest wireless service providers in the United States, is moving its existing customer care center in the Charleston area to a new, larger facility in North Charleston.

Grants awarded to improve 15 South Carolina communities

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fifteen communities from across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $9.8 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The S.C.

Sumter Easy Home LLC launching first U.S. operations in Sumter County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sumter Easy Home LLC, a supplier of housewares and other retail goods, is locating their new manufacturing operations in Sumter County. The development is projected to bring $37 million of capital investment and create 88 new jobs.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Team S.C. Dancing with Opportunity

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Southern Current launching new solar project in Hampton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is launching a new solar farm in Hampton County. The company is investing $2.5 million in the project.

Softbox Systems launching U.S. and Canadian headquarters in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Softbox Systems, an international temperature-control packaging provider, today announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations to house its U.S. and Canadian headquarters.

James Hardie Building Products, Inc. investing in Dorchester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – James Hardie Building Products, Inc., a leading building materials company, is resuming operations at its idled manufacturing facility in Dorchester County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Team S.C. Takes Flight

Next week, members of Team South Carolina, along with nearly 300,000 others, will be in Le Bourget, France for the 52nd International Paris Air Show.

Recycling: Food Waste Reduction Campaign to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary

Nearly one year ago, three state agencies – the S.C. Department of Agriculture, S.C. Department of Commerce and S.C.