High-Tech | South Carolina Department of Commerce

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 12:00

SC Nexus Officials Welcome U.S. Economic Development Administration for Tech Hubs Tour

On Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, S.C. Commerce and SC Nexus leadership welcomed Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Cristina Killingsworth and other U.S. Economic Development Administration staff to South Carolina for a multi-city junket as part of the federal agency’s “Great American Tech Hubs Tour.”

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 12:00

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.

07 Nov 2024

OhmIQ, Inc. expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – OhmIQ, Inc. (OhmIQ), a world leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment will create 21 new jobs.

26 Sep 2024

Google grows South Carolina footprint with new Dorchester County operations, expansion in Berkeley County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Google today announced plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by establishing two new data center campuses in Dorchester County and expanding its existing data center campus in Berkeley County. The company’s combined investment of $3.3 billion will create hundreds of new jobs across both counties.

12 Sep 2024

Asset Technology Group, Inc. expanding and relocating headquarters to Florence County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Asset Technology Group, Inc. (ATG), an information technology (IT) services provider, today announced it is expanding and relocating its headquarters to Florence County. The company’s $6.2 million investment will create 77 new jobs.

Founded in Darlington County in 2005, ATG specializes in technology infrastructure for small- to medium-sized businesses and municipalities. The company assists clients with installing, configuring, and maintaining reliable IT solutions and support.

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 12:00

Promoting Advanced Energy as a Key to Resiliency

As utility demands rise, so too does the need for a diverse and secure power supply. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel recently spoke at the South Carolina Advanced Nuclear Forum, alongside utility, higher education and advanced energy partners including Governor Henry McMaster.

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 12:00

South Carolina Recognized in Business Facilities’ Latest Rankings

South Carolina is built for the new economy. Industry magazine Business Facilities recently recognized the state for many of the attributes C-Suite executives and small business owners alike have already come to appreciate.

29 Aug 2024

Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Meta today announced it is establishing the company’s first South Carolina operation with a new data center in Aiken County. The $800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs.

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 12:00

FDI in Action at SelectUSA Investment Summit

With a focus on FDI and promoting the benefits of doing business in South Carolina, S.C. Commerce representatives led a diverse state delegation at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit June 23-26, 2024, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 12:00

Governor McMaster, Secretary Lightsey Tour Germany

Tag der Industrie (TDI), also known as the “Day of German Industry,” is Germany’s most prominent celebration and gathering of the European nation's industry leaders, business executives and economic policymakers.

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