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Message from Secretary Hitt: Appreciating Industry in S.C.

American businessman and entrepreneur James Cash "J.C." Penney Jr.

Innovation: Introducing Managing Director Laura Corder

Last week, S.C. Commerce welcomed a new addition to the agency -- Laura Corder, managing director of the state's Office of Innovation.

International: Export Training Opportunity on June 15

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

Message from Secretary Hitt: Small Business is Big Business in S.C.

On Monday, small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States kicked off National Small Business Week.

Recycling: Food Waste Reduction Campaign Grows

Each year, South Carolina produces approximately 600,000 tons of food waste.

Alcami Corporation growing operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Moore’s Food Resources locating new facility in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Moore’s Food Resources, a provider of all-natural foods, is locating new operations in Greenville County.

BAE Systems, Inc. expanding Aiken County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – BAE Systems, Inc., an international leader in the defense industry, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County. The company is projected to bring $8.4 million of new investment and create more than 120 jobs.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Office of Innovation Managing Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Laura Corder has joined the agency as Managing Director of the Office of Innovation.

JSI Store Fixtures Inc. expanding Greenville County presence

COLUMBIA, S.C. – JSI Store Fixtures Inc., a market-leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality merchandising displays for the supermarket industry, is expanding its Greenville County facility.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Team S.C. on the Move

On May 13, the largest ship to ever call on the U.S.

Caristrap International locating corporate headquarters in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Caristrap International, a manufacturer of industrial strapping systems, is locating its new corporate headquarters in Greenville County.

LuLaRoe locating new distribution center in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – LuLaRoe, a national provider of women’s and men’s clothing, is locating a new distribution center in Richland County.

Mid-States Packaging launching new operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mid-States Packaging, Inc., a full-service logistics and warehousing provider, is locating new operations in Charleston County. The $5.2 million investment is expected to bring 30 new jobs to the community.

Recycling: Recycling Promoted at RBC Heritage

Last week, while the eyes of the world were on the picturesque green at Hilton Head Island’s Harbor Town Link Golf course, members of S.C.