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S.C. Commerce news: Agency welcomes new Chief Information Officer
The reliance on pro-active information technology (IT) and data reporting is critically important in today’s global economy. And, S.C. Commerce is committed to embracing progressive approaches to use data to drive new and creative ways to grow the state’s economy.
News in international trade: The importance of worldwide business relationships to S.C. economy
As World Trade Month continues, S.C. Commerce is committed to not only recruiting foreign-based companies to South Carolina, but to creating opportunities for companies in the state to do business with firms in global markets.WingIts® establishing operations in Georgetown County
WingIts®, a specialty designer and manufacturer of bathroom accessories, fastening systems and Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant products, today announced plans to estScribble season four lineup announced
The S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation today announced the cast of season four of Scribble’s Notes on Innovation series.LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding operations in Richland County
LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County.E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County.Trison Wells establishing operations in Colleton County
Trison Wells, a consumer products manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 35 new jobs.News in business relationships: B2B supplier outreach event for E. & J. Gallo Winery
S.C. Commerce is teaming up with Chester County Economic Development and E. & J. Gallo Winery to host an in-person supplier event for South Carolina companies.DC BLOX growing S.C. footprint with new data center in Horry County
DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center in the Southeast, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation in Horry County.Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County
Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp., a family-owned rubber and plastic foam company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County.News in professional development: SCEDA names scholarship after longtime Commerce team member
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) recently hosted its annual conference on Hilton Head Island, and one of the most memorable moments from this year’s event was when the organization named a scholarship for its professional development program in honor of longtime S.C. Commerce team member, Maceo Nance.Mumford Industries, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of RetrieveBID Group expanding operations in Dorchester County
BID Group, a leader in the wood processing industry, today announced plans to expand operations in Dorchester County. The company’s $10.6 million investment will create 25 new jobs.Distribution and Logistics: Walmart opens new distribution center in Dorchester County
Walmart’s newest distribution center is officially open for business in Dorchester County. The $220 million, 3 million-square-foot facility, located in Ridgeville, will supply several regional distribution centers supporting approximately 850 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs across South Carolina and beyond.Palmetto Gourmet Foods expanding operations in Saluda County
Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc. (Palmetto Gourmet Foods), a producer of innovative, sustainable ramen noodles, today announced plans to expand its operations in Saluda County.Media Inquiries
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