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MSC USA expanding operations in Charleston County

MSC USA, the United States cargo shipping arm of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a global leader in transportation and logistics, today announce

Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County

Blue Diamond Industries, a subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB in Sweden and a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit materials for t

Somnus Mattress International LLC establishing operations in Cherokee County

Somnus Mattress International LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid, memory foam mattresses, today announced plans to establish operations in Cherokee County. The company’s $13 million investment will create 55 new jobs.

Shipping and logistics: Maritime Association of South Carolina Gala

Commerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III had the opportunity to serve as keynote speaker at the 96th annual Maritime Association of South Carolina Gala.

News in workforce education: Secretary Lightsey joins technical college leaders to talk education efforts

Harry Tech CollegeCommerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III had the opportunity to meet with technical college commissioners from across the state on Wednesday to discuss the importance of economic development stakeholders and education officials working together to ensure the success and future of South Carolina’s workforce.

State of South Carolina releases record-setting industry recruitment figures for 2021

The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2021 industry recruitment results, which break multiple records set throughout the past decade.

Samuel Packaging Systems Group expanding operations in York County

Samuel Packaging Systems Group, a division of Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc., today announced plans to expand operations in York County. The company’s $11.5 million investment will create an estimated 20 new jobs.

Greenidge Generation establishing operations in Spartanburg County

Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (Greenidge Generation), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency mining and power generation company committed to 100% carbon-neutral datacenter operations, today announced plans to de

S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation announces grant awards

The South Carolina Department of Commerce Office of Innovation today announced its 2022 Relentless Challenge grant recipients, totaling $473,000 granted to 10 organizations around the state.

Allegiance Flag Supply expanding operations in Charleston County

Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of high-quality American flags, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 25 new jobs.

Kostwein establishing operations in Greenville County

Kostwein, a high-tech machine manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $8.5 million investment will create 95 new jobs.

Register today: S.C. Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker

Statewide suppliers have the opportunity to build business relationships at the upcoming S.C. Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker, taking place during the annual South Carolina Automotive Summit in March.

News across the state: S.C. Commerce in the Pee Dee

Last week, representatives from the S.C.

Department of Commerce delivers on commitment to increased transparency

As part of the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s (Commerce) ongoing commitment to transparency, the agency has delivered by implementing changes that provide increased information to the public and has

Proterra battery technology to power Vicinity Motor Corp. electric transit buses and work trucks

Proterra and Vicinity Motor Corp.