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Grants awarded to improve 18 South Carolina communities

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eighteen communities from around South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than $6.9 million for public improvement projects.

NUPI Americas, Inc. expanding Hampton County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – NUPI Americas, Inc. (NUPI), a plastic fabrication company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Hampton County.

Automotive supplier grows South Carolina footprint in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced Magna International (Magna), a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space, is growing its So

Superior Wellness selects Orangeburg County for first US operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Superior Wellness, a premium hot tub manufacturer and distributor, today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first U.S. operation.

AFL continues growth of Spartanburg County manufacturing operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AFL, a manufacturer of fiber optic products and equipment, today announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations across Spartanburg County.

357 Brewers establishing operations in Horry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – 357 Brewers, a craft brewery, today announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $6.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs.

Milo's Tea Company expanding Spartanburg County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Milo’s Tea Company (Milo’s Tea), a leading beverage company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $53 million investment will create 80 new jobs.

Nestlé USA expands Cherokee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nestlé USA, a leading food and beverage company, today announced it is expanding its Cherokee County operations. The company will invest $150 million in its Gaffney production facility.

Low Tide Brewing expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs. 

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Samaritan Biologics expanding Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 85 new jobs.

Promoting Taiwanese Business Relations

S.C. Commerce, led by Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey, was honored to send a state delegation to U.S. Business Opportunities Day in Taiwan in early October to promote global business relations and investment opportunities.

Governor McMaster Establishes South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission

South Carolina formally strengthened its ties with Ireland Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, when Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill establishing the South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission.

Scout Motors Unveils New EV Models

South Carolina’s most recently announced automotive original equipment manufacturer, Scout Motors publicly unveiled its long-awaited EV models during the company’s highly anticipated live event Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company expands Edgefield County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company (Portland Bolt), a fastener and bolt manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Edgefield County.

S.C. Commerce Announces New International Office

On the heels of a December 2022 memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom (U.K.) and a rise in bilateral collaboration since, S.C.

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