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DC BLOX growing S.C. footprint with new data center in Horry County

DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center in the Southeast, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation in Horry County.

Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County

Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp., a family-owned rubber and plastic foam company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County.

News in professional development: SCEDA names scholarship after longtime Commerce team member

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) recently hosted its annual conference on Hilton Head Island, and one of the most memorable moments from this year’s event was when the organization named a scholarship for its professional development program in honor of longtime S.C. Commerce team member, Maceo Nance.

Mumford Industries, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County

Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve

BID Group expanding operations in Dorchester County

 BID Group, a leader in the wood processing industry, today announced plans to expand operations in Dorchester County. The company’s $10.6 million investment will create 25 new jobs.

Distribution and Logistics: Walmart opens new distribution center in Dorchester County

Walmart’s newest distribution center is officially open for business in Dorchester County. The $220 million, 3 million-square-foot facility, located in Ridgeville, will supply several regional distribution centers supporting approximately 850 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs across South Carolina and beyond.

TIVA Building Products Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County

Palmetto Gourmet Foods expanding operations in Saluda County

Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc. (Palmetto Gourmet Foods), a producer of innovative, sustainable ramen noodles, today announced plans to expand its operations in Saluda County.

Symrise Pet Food expanding operations in Greenwood County

Symrise Pet Food, a global leader in the pet food industry, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County by building a new state-of-the-art facility.

Sagebrook Home establishing operations in Berkeley County

Sagebrook Home, a global home décor brand, today announced plans to establish operations in Berkeley County. The company’s $80 million investment will create 117 new jobs.

Business Connections: S.C. Commerce teams up with SC Competes for tech/logistics B2B matchmaker

Relationships are the backbone of industry, and S.C. Commerce’s B2B events are one of the many opportunities Commerce provides to help businesses work together and find that perfect match.

Secretary Lightsey talks Commerce mission and vision across the state

Since taking the role of Secretary of Commerce last June, Secretary Harry Lightsey has been crisscrossing the state and meeting with economic development leaders and stakeholders with the mission to create opportunities and increase choices for all South Carolinians.

Kelley Engineering expanding operations in Anderson County

Kelley Engineering, a premier designer and manufacturer of custom automation equipment, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County.

Autonomous vehicle company Argo AI establishing operations in Greenville County

Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million investment is expected to create 40 new jobs.

Fuyao Glass America Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County

Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), today announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County.