Export & trade services in South Carolina
Ready to reach new customers around the world? SC Commerce’s International Trade team helps South Carolina companies enter and grow international markets through export education, market intelligence, overseas trade missions, trade show support and funding opportunities.
Working with local, state, regional and federal partners, the team connects businesses with expertise and resources for their next phase of global growth.
South Carolina’s global reach
Export globally
International markets offer opportunities to diversify your customer base and grow your business. Whether you’re exploring exporting for the first time or building on an established international presence, the Trade team can help you identify resources and connections for your next step.
Explore export training, market intelligence, trade missions and industry events that help South Carolina companies pursue opportunities around the world.
Expand to the US
Considering a South Carolina location? SC Commerce’s Global Business Development team helps international companies evaluate opportunities and coordinate resources from initial interest through groundbreaking.
Explore information about industry sectors, sites, operating costs and workforce resources to help plan your US operation.
SC global business support
Let us help launch your business into the global marketplace
Rhythmlink is a medical device company based in Columbia and our relationship with the DOC (SC Commerce) is a great example of how the state and local economy benefit by working together. Over the past 15 years Rhythmlink has grown from a small team of 10, to employing 85 people and shipping products to all 50 states in the U.S. We approached the point where growing our business globally became feasible. The challenge for us has been building the know-how to expand internationally, and getting connected with the people who have expertise in overseas global medical device expansion. We are so grateful to the Trade team’s help in resourcing and connecting us with MEDICA and the World Health Expo (WHX) trade shows where Rhythmlink's leadership met with key customers and were introduced to key contacts who could advise on legal, regulatory, commercial, and operational logistics.
Rob Dieter, Chief Commercial Officer, Rhythmlink International, LLC
South Carolina International Trade Coalition
In addition to SC Commerce, the South Carolina International Trade Coalition includes federal, state and private organizations that are all involved in promoting international trade.
- US Export Assistance Centers of South Carolina, US Commercial Service
- SC State Ports Authority
- SC Department of Agriculture
- SC Forestry Commission
- SC District Export Council
- SC Small Business Development Center
- Charleston Women in International Trade
- College of Charleston School of Business
- The Maritime Association of South Carolina
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