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Kemper Corporation locating new operations in Union County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, today announced it is locating production operations in Union County.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces 2018 Industry Impact awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- As part of the 27th annual Industry Appreciation series, the S.C. Department of Commerce recognized its 2018 Industry Impact award recipients during an event on Thursday, April 26 at 701 Whaley Street in Columbia, S.C.

Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, today announced plans to expand its operations.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Appreciating Industry in South Carolina

Ethiopian economist Eleni Zaude Gabre-Madhin once said, "Happiness is the freedom of choice." Recognizing the truth in that statement, T

Lowcountry Aviation Company launching Colleton County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create 36 new jobs.

ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ACS Manufacturing, Inc. today announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to create more than 150 new jobs over the next five years.

South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation today announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as part of its Startup Fuel Challenge grant series.

Existing Industry: U.S. Census Bureau Conducting Economic Census

In May, approximately 3.7 million United States businesses nationwide, including those in U.S.

Message from Secretary Hitt: A Big Step Forward for S.C.'s Logistics Assets

Businesses locate where they feel they can be profitable and have success.

Small Business: Annual Small Business Event Taking Place in May

Representing more than 97 percent of all private employers in South Carolina, our small businesses are a major pillar of the state’s econo

EAS Change Systems locating corporate operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – EAS Change Systems today announced it will be locating corporate operations in Greenville County. Supporting the plastic injection molding industry, the company is projected to create 20 new jobs.

Paul Bippus GmbH launching first U.S. operations in Dorchester County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Paul Bippus GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of precision parts, is launching new production operations to supply Robert Bosch LLC in Dorchester County. The company’s $16.1 million investment is projected to create 45 new jobs.

OPDE Group launching solar project in Bamberg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – OPDE Group today announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Bamberg County. The company plans to invest approximately $63 million in this new operation.

Message from Secretary Hitt: South Carolina's Unmatched Hospitality

Walt Disney once said, "Do what you do so well that they want to see it again and bring their friends." For Team South Carolina, this st

J. Geiger Shading expanding operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – J. Geiger Shading, a provider of modern window shading, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment is projected to create 26 new jobs.