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Aerospace Shines at 2024 Farnborough Airshow

South Carolina’s dominant aerospace industry was well-represented at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow, one of the largest global aerospace and defense industry events. The state delegation, led by S.C. Commerce Secretary Harry M.

Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby

While Tropical Storm Debby has moved past South Carolina, communities are still feeling the storm’s impacts.

S.C. Commerce selects first executive director of the SC NEXUS Tech Hub

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced Cristina Paredes will serve as the first executive director of the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), South Carolina’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub).

Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carbotech Group (Carbotech), an equipment manufacturer for the sawmill industry, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Halton MEI USA, Inc. selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Halton MEI USA, Inc. (Halton), a leader in indoor climate technology, today announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation – a manufacturing facility.

Fenecon establishing first North American operation with headquarters, manufacturing in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fenecon, a provider of energy storage systems, today announced it is establishing its first North American operation with headquarters and manufacturing in Greenville County.

Palmetto Corporation growing South Carolina footprint with new operation in Fairfield County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Palmetto Corporation, a site development and construction company, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Fairfield County.

MP Husky expanding Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MP Husky, a manufacturer of cable support and power distribution systems, today announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations.

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.

SC NEXUS Tech Hub One of 12 Receiving Federal Funds

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) named the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) one of 12 tech hub recipients of the agency’s implementation funding round.

Forging Strong Canadian Ties

South Carolina is a proud member of the Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance, which works to grow economic opportunities between the member regions.

Portside Technology expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Portside Technology, an information technology (IT) services company, today announced it is expanding its Charleston County operations.

BMW Marks 30+ Years in Upstate

For over three decades, BMW has given South Carolina plenty to celebrate and Friday, June 21, 2024 — just days before the company’s 32nd anniversary of its initial investment announcement in the state — the German automaker delivered again.

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.

Grants awarded to improve 10 South Carolina communities

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ten communities from around South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than $10.5 million for public improvement projects.