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.
145,000+
South Carolinians
employed
7%
of the state's private
industry employment
1,200+
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 1,200 operations of international firms (and growing) call South Carolina home. Majority-owned, foreign-affiliated companies employ more than 162,000 South Carolinians—8.9% of the state's private industry employment.