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Electro-Spec, Inc. launching new operations in Lexington County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Electro-Spec, Inc., a specialty plating manufacturer, is locating new production operations in Lexington County. The new development is projected to bring $3.1 million of capital investment and create 53 new jobs.

Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC launching operations in Cherokee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is launching a new facility in Cherokee County.

Roseburg Forest Products launching new Chester County manufacturing plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Roseburg Forest Products, a privately-owned, integrated forest products company based in the Pacific Northwest, is locating a new engineered wood products plant in Chester County.

Ruiz Foods to expand existing Florence County manufacturing facility, creating more than 700 jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of frozen food and snack products, is expanding its existing Florence County operations. The $79 million investment is expected to create 705 new jobs over the next several years.

Recycling: Don’t Waste Food Event Next Week

Next week, Don’t Waste Food S.C.

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

Small Business: Event Held to Support State’s Micro-Businesses

While the state’s industry giants often dominate the business headlines, Team South Carolina understands the importance of supporting companie

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.