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Grant Funding: Additional Opportunity Zone Funding

Opportunity Zones are a new community development program established by Congress as a part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and are designed to encourage long-term private investments in low-income communities.

Message from Secretary Hitt: An economic engine for S.C.

South Carolina's railway system plays a pivotal role in economic and industrial development in the Palmetto State. On this day in 1973, the S.C. Public Railways Commission became operational.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Being ready for industry

Team S.C. is committed to being "just right" for business. Part of that commitment is being prepared as companies look to locate and grow in South Carolina.

Recycling: S.C. companies showcase innovative recycling efforts

The Recycling Market Development staff at S.C. Commerce works diligently to advance and grow recycling initiatives and industry in South Carolina. This week, Team S.C.

Smithey Ironware expanding Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Celebrating the past, looking to the future

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." 

Workforce: Steel Creek Galvanizing celebrates grand opening

Steel Creek Galvanizing, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is officially open for business in Cherokee County. The company celebrated its grand opening on July 16. The $14.1 million investment created 72 new jobs.

Innovation: Construction begins on Charleston Tech Center

Iron Bridge Capital Partners, LLC and the Charleston Digital Corridor have commenced construction of the 

Accurate Brazing expanding Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Accurate Brazing, a full-service vacuum brazing and heat treating company and subsidiary of Aalberts N.V., today announced plans to expand its Greenville County operations.

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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Darlington 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 Darlington County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Making economic waves in S.C.

It's no secret that companies locate where they know they can be successful. A major component in determining whether a business will thrive is its ability to efficiently and effectively transport goods. 

eGroup growing its Charleston County headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C.

SOPAKCO expanding Marion County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Stoll Industries expanding Abbeville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Alo establishing operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Alo, one of the world’s leading suppliers in the agricultural machinery industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County.

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