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Message from Secretary Hitt: Welcoming our International Partners to S.C.

Next week, the State of South Carolina’s strong relationships with Japanese political and industry leaders will be on full display as the 4

Recycling: Students Participate in Recycling Industry-Focused Experiential Learning Session at Sonoco

South Carolina has made a name for itself around the world as a state that excels at making things.

Metromont Corporation expanding operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Metromont Corporation, a manufacturer of precast concrete materials, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. This latest $8.8 million investment is projected to create an additional 100 jobs over the next five years.

SolAmerica Energy launching solar operation in Edgefield County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – SolAmerica Energy, a full-service provider of solar energy, is launching a new operation in Edgefield County. This new 10-megawatt (MW) project is expected to bring approximately $13 million of new capital investment.

Arthrex, Inc. creating more than 1,000 new jobs in Anderson County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Arthrex, Inc., a global orthopedic medical device company, headquartered in Naples, Fla., is launching new manufacturing operations in Anderson County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Lucky No. 13 for Team S.C.

For many, the number 13 is seen as an unlucky symbol or even a bad omen. But, for Team South Carolina, that's not the case.

Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Inc. expanding in Barnwell County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) equipment, will expand its existing operations in Blackville, S.C.

Diversey locating corporate headquarters in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Diversey, a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions, announced today that it is locating its corporate headquarters in York County.

Prysmian Group North America expanding Lexington County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Prysmian Group, a world leader in the telecom cables and systems industry, today announced a planned expansion of the company’s North American headquarters in Lexington County.

Existing Industry: REAL ID Act: How Businesses Can Prepare

In 2005, the United States Congress passed the REAL ID Act to comply with a set of standards for state-focused identification, which were reco

American Scrappers establishing Dillon County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – American Scrappers is establishing operations in Dillon County with the launch of a new distribution and logistics center. The company’s $15.5 million investment is expected to create 200 new jobs.

Existing Industry: Annual Life Sciences Conference Upcoming

In 2016, S.C. Commerce formed a partnership with the S.C.

S.C. Coordinating Council for Workforce Development reviews results of manufacturing workforce survey

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) met today to review the results of a statewide manufacturing workforce survey. Conducted by the S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Listening to our Companies

Team South Carolina's primary goal is to provide the businesses in our state with the resources they need to remain competitive.

International: Team S.C. Travels to Canada and Japan

Last week, Team South Carolina was well-represented on opposite sides of the planet, as S.C.