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USA Rare Earth, Inc. selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. — USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, today announced it has selected Cherokee County for its first South Carolina operation.
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Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrara), a leading sugar confectioner in the United States, Brazil and Europe, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County.
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South Carolina requesting input on Opportunity Zone nominations

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), on behalf of the state of South Carolina, is requesting input to guide the nomination of eligible census tracts for designation under the federal Opportunity Zone program, a federal initiative designed to encourage economic development and job creation through long-term private investment in designated low-income urban and rural communities.
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International Strategy and Trade: S.C. Commerce unveils new video highlighting trade and export services

International Strategy and Trade: S.C. Commerce unveils new video highlighting trade and export services

On Time Distribution, LLC establishing operations in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. - On Time Distribution, LLC, a water and air filtration company, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County. The $5.8 million investment will create 75 new jobs over the next five years.
On Time Distribution, LLC establishing operations in Clarendon County

Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.'s vaccine rollout for businesses

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Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.'s vaccine rollout for businesses

State of South Carolina announces T-Mobile expansion in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C.
State of South Carolina announces T-Mobile expansion in Charleston County

King Machine expanding operations in Sumter County

COLUMBIA, S.C.
King Machine expanding operations in Sumter County

Innovation: Webinars to assist S.C. companies with acquiring federal grant awards

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Innovation: Webinars to assist S.C. companies with acquiring federal grant awards

Omatic Software expanding operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C.
Omatic Software expanding operations in Charleston County

Workforce: BMW celebrates groundbreaking for new training center

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Workforce: BMW celebrates groundbreaking for new training center

Message from Secretary Hitt: South Carolina's tire industry continues to roll

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Message from Secretary Hitt: South Carolina's tire industry continues to roll

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Pall Corporation establishing operations in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C.
Pall Corporation establishing operations in Spartanburg County

Scentsy establishing operations in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Scentsy, a scented product distributor, today announced plans to establish operations in York County.
Scentsy establishing operations in York County

Message from Secretary Hitt: Stimulating rural growth across S.C.

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Message from Secretary Hitt: Stimulating rural growth across S.C.

TTI Floor Care North America establishing operations in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C.
TTI Floor Care North America establishing operations in Spartanburg County

Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.'s trade resiliency

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Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.'s trade resiliency

Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County

COLUMBIA, S.C.
Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County

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