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S.C. Department of Commerce hosts 28th Annual South Carolina Rural Summit

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 for the 2018 South Carolina Rural Summit.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Advancing Rural South Carolina

In economic development, our job is to provide opportunities for South Carolinians in all corners of this great state.

Holy City Brewing expanding Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create 15 new jobs.

International: S.C. Commerce Accepting 2018 Export Achievement Award Nominations Until March 21

In 2017, South Carolina’s exporters achieved an eighth consecutive record year in export sales, topping $32 billion for the first time.

Recycling: New Recycling Videos Highlight Key Sectors

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Message from Secretary Hitt: 'Just Right' for the Automotive Industry

This week, hundreds of automotive industry leaders from around the region descended on downtown Greenville, S.C.

Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eagle Solar Group today announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations.

SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs over the next five years.

South Carolina Office of Innovation launches 3Phase

COLUMBIA, S.C. –The Office of Innovation at the S.C.

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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation investing in Cherokee County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Supporting South Carolina's Communities

In economic development, it's often said that companies don't locate to a state or region; they locate to a community.

Southern Current launching new solar projects in Lee 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 Lee County.

Meritor expanding operations in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle markets, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The $7.8 million investment is projected to create 26 new jobs.

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Aiken County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County.

Innovation: S.C. Innovators Invited to Provide Information

South Carolina is on the edge of an innovation boom.

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