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Message from Secretary Hitt: A Resilient Team South Carolina

Football coach Nick Saban once said, "One thing about championship teams is that they're resilient." Reflecting the tenacity that permea

Message from Secretary Hitt: The Strong Reputation of the S.C. Workforce

In March 2015, Mercedes-Benz Vans doubled down on its commitment to South Carolina, announcing plans to invest $500 million in a new van

Green Tech Solution, Inc launching new Cherokee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Green Tech Solution, Inc today announced plans to locate new recycling operations in Cherokee County. The company’s $75 million investment is projected to create approximately 200 new jobs.

ShayoNano USA, Inc. launching new Chester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ShayoNano USA, Inc., an innovative developer of advanced materials, today announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in Chester County.

JTEKT North America expands Greenville County headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C.—JTEKT North America (JTEKT), a subsidiary of global automotive and industrial supplier JTEKT Corporation, has completed a $5.8 million expansion of its headquarters on the campus of the Clemson University

Message from Secretary Hitt: Team S.C. Continues its Winning Ways

This weekend, college football fans across the state will don school colors, packing stadiums to observe the 2018 edition of their favor

Innovation: MUSC and Siemens Announce Collaboration

Over the last few decades, South Carolina’s economy has transformed, becoming much more high-tech and diverse. To remain competitive in this more advanced economic landscape, Team South Carolina must stay on the forefront of industry innovation.

Existing Industry: Annual SCBIO Event Taking Place in October

Comprised of more than 400 firms, life sciences has become one of South Carolina’s top industries.

Google investing $600 million in its Berkeley County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Google today confirmed plans to further expand its existing campus in Berkeley County, marking the 10-year anniversary of its data center at the Mount Holly Commerce Park.

Southern Current launching new solar project in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new facility in Orangeburg County.

Capgemini expanding operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Capgemini, a global consulting and technology firm, today announced it is expanding its operations in Richland County with the opening of an advanced technology and development center.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Aerospace Soaring in South Carolina

On October 28, 2009, South Carolina's aerospace industry took flight as Boeing announced plans to establish its 787 Dreamliner assembly

Organic Standard Solutions International, LLC expanding Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Organic Standard Solutions International, LLC (o2si smart solutions), a subsidiary of LGC Group’s Standards division, today announced expansion plans for its existing Charleston County facility.

Innovation: 3Phase Initiative Off to a Strong Start

Earlier this year, the state’s Office of Innovation announced 3Phase – a new initiat

Materials Sciences Corporation expanding its Greenville County operations

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