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South Carolina Office of Innovation launches 3Phase

COLUMBIA, S.C. –The Office of Innovation at the S.C.

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation investing in Cherokee County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Supporting South Carolina's Communities

In economic development, it's often said that companies don't locate to a state or region; they locate to a community.

Southern Current launching new solar projects in Lee 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 new facilities in Lee County.

Meritor expanding operations in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle markets, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The $7.8 million investment is projected to create 26 new jobs.

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Aiken County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County.

Innovation: S.C. Innovators Invited to Provide Information

South Carolina is on the edge of an innovation boom.

International: Export Incentive Funds Available to S.C. Firms

This week, South Carolina’s

Message from Secretary Hitt: Exporters Set Another Record in 2017

Long before companies like Michelin and BMW established significant manufacturing operations in the Palmetto State, South Carolinians we

Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tradewind Energy – one of the largest independent wind and solar project development companies in the U.S. – is launching a new, $89 million solar production facility in Orangeburg County.

DMA Holdings locating new operations in Marion County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – DMA Holdings, Inc. (DMA), an established supplier to the North American automotive parts aftermarket, is locating new operations in Marion County. With a $4.7 million investment, the company is projected to create 34 new jobs.

South Carolina export sales top $32 billion in 2017, achieve eighth consecutive record year

COLUMBIA, S.C. – For the eighth consecutive year, the State of South Carolina set a record for total export sales in 2017. Today, Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: More Opportunities for S.C. Businesses

In 2016, esteemed Wells Fargo economist Mark Vitner referred to South Carolina as an "industrial powerhouse." While a remarkable accolade for

Van Dyke’s Restorers, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Van Dyke’s Restorers, Inc., a provider of products for home renovation projects, is expanding operations in Greenwood County to accommodate its continued growth. The company is projected to create 31 new jobs over the next five years.

Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of 26 acres at the former Navy base in North Charleston, S.C.