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T-Mobile US investing in new Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – T-Mobile US, one of the largest wireless service providers in the United States, is moving its existing customer care center in the Charleston area to a new, larger facility in North Charleston.

Samsung to open $380 million manufacturing plant in Newberry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Samsung, one of the world’s leading technology companies, is opening a new home appliance manufacturing facility in Newberry County.

Sumter Easy Home LLC launching first U.S. operations in Sumter County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sumter Easy Home LLC, a supplier of housewares and other retail goods, is locating their new manufacturing operations in Sumter County. The development is projected to bring $37 million of capital investment and create 88 new jobs.

Grants awarded to improve 15 South Carolina communities

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fifteen communities from across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $9.8 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The S.C.

Southern Current launching new solar project in Hampton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is launching a new solar farm in Hampton County. The company is investing $2.5 million in the project.

Softbox Systems launching U.S. and Canadian headquarters in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Softbox Systems, an international temperature-control packaging provider, today announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations to house its U.S. and Canadian headquarters.

James Hardie Building Products, Inc. investing in Dorchester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – James Hardie Building Products, Inc., a leading building materials company, is resuming operations at its idled manufacturing facility in Dorchester County.

Adger Solar launching new Aiken County solar project

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Adger Solar, a clean energy development company, intends to invest $100 million in a new solar project in Aiken County.

Protego expanding operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Protego, a global manufacturer of tank and flammable vapor processing safety equipment, is expanding its South Carolina presence by establishing a new facility in North Charleston, S.C.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Program Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Cynthia Jones will serve as a senior program director for the agency’s Existing Industry program.

MTAG Services expanding Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MTAG Services, one of the nation’s leading providers of specialized financial asset servicing, is expanding operations in Charleston County by locating its corporate headquarters in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Itron investing in Oconee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C.

China Hengshi Foundation Company launching Richland County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – China Hengshi Foundation Company, a fiberglass fabric provider, is locating new operations in Richland County. The company’s new facility is expected to bring $11.1 million in capital investment and lead to the creation of 48 jobs.

Two complete S.C. Economic Development Institute in May

COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Friday, May 12, two local leaders completed the S.C. Economic Development Institute.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces 2017 Industry Impact Awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. - As part of the 26th annual Industry Appreciation series, the S.C. Department of Commerce recognized its 2017 Industry Impact Award recipients during an event on Thursday, May 11 at The Hall at Senate's End in Columbia, S.C.