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Grants awarded to improve 18 South Carolina communities

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eighteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $6.1 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The S.C.

Woodfield Systems USA, Inc. opening operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Woodfield Systems USA, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of bulk liquid and gas handling equipment, is locating a new manufacturing center in Richland County.

State and community leaders graduate from South Carolina economic development training programs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and S.C.

Existing Industry: Large Turnout for Charter NEX Films Outreach Event

In South Carolina, we understand the importance of partnerships.

WestRock to upgrade Florence County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced today a planned investment in its Florence County kraft linerboard mill.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Going Global to Grow Life Sciences in S.C.

Earlier this year, several members of Team South Carolina collaborated to commission and 

Heatworks growing Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Heatworks, a manufacturer of innovative tankless water heaters, is expanding their Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is creating approximately 60 new jobs.

McCall Farms expanding Florence County operations

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Teknoware establishing new operations in Horry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Teknoware, a Finland-based manufacturing firm, today announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The company will hire approximately 45 employees and make a capital investment of $5.8 million over the next five years.

ACE Bakery, LLC expanding Cherokee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ACE Bakery, LLC, an artisan bakery that produces par-baked breads for retail customers, is expanding its existing Cherokee County operations. The $31.9 million investment is expected to create 40 new jobs over the next several years.

Finalcontrol, Inc. launching new operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Finalcontrol, Inc., a quality assurance provider for manufacturing companies, is locating new operations in Charleston County. The project is expected to create 34 new jobs over the next year.

Message from Secretary Hitt: A Diverse Economy in S.C.

In economic development, it's widely accepted that a diverse economy is a strong economy.

Vetroresina LLC growing its operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Vetroresina LLC, a manufacturer of fiber-reinforced polyester laminates, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. To accommodate continued growth, the company is investing $7.5 million and creating 17 new jobs.

MAPAL, Inc. growing Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MAPAL, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the tooling industry, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. The $4 million capital investment is expected to create 16 new jobs.

Harbor Freight Tools creating more than 500 jobs in Dillon County expansion

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Harbor Freight Tools, Dillon County’s largest employer, today announced a one million-square foot expansion of its East Coast distribution facility.