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Strategically located halfway between New York and Miami, South Carolina is centrally located on the Eastern Seaboard of the US.

SC Commerce has a long and successful track record of helping international companies establish, relocate and expand business operations in the US and North American markets.

170,000+

South Carolinians
employed

10%

of the state's private
industry employment

1,100+

Operations of international
firms operating in SC

Our presence in Europe and Asia helps us provide customized services to international businesses, including:

  • Trade Assistance: Realize the benefits of international trade
  • Site Selection: Identification of suitable communities, sites and buildings
  • Training Programs: Access to technical and workforce training programs

Plus additional advisory and support services, including:

  • Detailed information on industry sectors and operating costs
  • Introduction to the state’s pro-business environment
  • Government assistance, language interpretation and customary procedures
  • On-the-ground points of contact

Global Firms

More than 1,100 operations of international firms (and growing) call South Carolina home. Majority-owned, foreign-affiliated companies employ more than 170,000 South Carolinians—10% of the state's private industry employment.