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Cantey Tech Consulting expanding operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cantey Tech Consulting, an IT support and consulting firm, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 25 new jobs. 

Message from Secretary Hitt: The economic pace is starting to pick up

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News in International: SC Commerce offering grant program for international website development

As Team South Carolina seeks to build on its expanding globa

News in Innovation: Scribble Season Two launches

Scribble, an initiative of the S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation, has launched Season Two of its videos and podcasts celebrating Palmetto State innovators.

Effingham Pellets, LLC establishing operations in Florence County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Effingham Pellets, LLC, a subsidiary of Charles Ingram Lumber Company, today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company's more than $5.4 million investment is projected to create 10 new jobs.

Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C. joins national PPE Exchange

Access to personal protectiv

SteelFab, Inc. expanding operations in Florence County

COLUMBIA, S.C – SteelFab, Inc., a leading American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) certified fabricator of structural steel in the United States, today announced plans to expand operations in Florence Cou

JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. and Global Trade Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County

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Loctek establishing operations in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Loctek, a manufacturer of ergonomic solution products, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is projected to create 10 new jobs. 

KRA Operations, LLC establishing operations in Newberry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – KRA Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of South Korean-based Kirin Precision Co., Ltd, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Newberry County. The company’s $11.5 million investment is projected to create 57 new jobs. 

Message from Secretary Hitt: Education today for future economic success

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Silgan Containers expanding operations in Lancaster County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, today announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County.

Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. expanding operations in Bamberg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Phoenix Specialty Mfg.

News in Workforce: RWA activity across the state

There are few cases in history where the ebb and flow of the wor

News in International Strategy and Trade: S.C. Commerce India office hosts investors meeting

The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s India office recently hosted a virtual investors meeting in partnership with Tiruppur Exporters Association, a leading industry association of Indian textile exporters, and business stakeholders.