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Low Tide Brewing expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs. 

Samaritan Biologics expanding Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 85 new jobs.

Scout Motors Unveils New EV Models

South Carolina’s most recently announced automotive original equipment manufacturer, Scout Motors publicly unveiled its long-awaited EV models during the company’s highly anticipated live event Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

S.C. Commerce Announces New International Office

On the heels of a December 2022 memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom (U.K.) and a rise in bilateral collaboration since, S.C.

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company expands Edgefield County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company (Portland Bolt), a fastener and bolt manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Edgefield County.

SC Nexus Officials Welcome U.S. Economic Development Administration for Tech Hubs Tour

On Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, S.C. Commerce and SC Nexus leadership welcomed Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Cristina Killingsworth and other U.S.

Promoting Taiwanese Business Relations

S.C. Commerce, led by Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey, was honored to send a state delegation to U.S. Business Opportunities Day in Taiwan in early October to promote global business relations and investment opportunities.

Governor McMaster Establishes South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission

South Carolina formally strengthened its ties with Ireland Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, when Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill establishing the South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission.

Harbor Freight Tools grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Anderson County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Anderson County.

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Le Creuset expanding Hampton County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Le Creuset, a global cookware, bakeware and kitchen tools brand, today announced it is expanding its operations in Hampton County. The company’s $30 million investment will create 30 new jobs.

OhmIQ, Inc. expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – OhmIQ, Inc. (OhmIQ), a world leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations.

AAC East, LLC expands Marlboro County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AAC East, LLC (AAC East), a producer of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), today announced it is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new jobs.

Koops Automation Systems expands Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Koops Automation Systems (Koops), a provider of custom automation equipment, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County.

Casting Cleaning Resources expanding Greenwood County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Casting Cleaning Resources (CCR), a provider of casting cleaning services, today announced it is expanding its Greenwood County operations.

Bondex expands Edgefield County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bondex, a leader in technical nonwoven manufacturing, today announced it is expanding its Edgefield County operations. The company’s $18.8 million investment will create 13 new jobs. 

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