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Existing Industry: Team South Carolina Aims to Advance Plastics Industry

In the first quarter of 2018, the state of South Carolina exported more than $300 million in plastics, a 12 percent increase, year-over-yea

Message from Secretary Hitt: Collaboration and Innovation in Workforce Development

Since January 2011, Team South Carolina has been on a roll, recruiting more than 120,000 jobs and approximately $33 billion in capital investment.

Meritor expanding Clarendon County manufacturing operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle markets, is expanding its existing operations in Clarendon County.

Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, today announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company is projected to invest $40 million in the project.

International: Partnership Between S.C. & Canada Critical

By: Nadia Theodore
Consul General of Canada to the U.S. Southeast
Special to Commerce Communications

Message from Secretary Hitt: Opportunities Abound for Team South Carolina

It’s often said that success comes when preparation and opportunity meet.

Lonza expanding operations in Greenwood County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lonza, one of the world’s leading suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County.

Kemper Corporation locating new operations in Union County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, today announced it is locating production operations in Union County.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces 2018 Industry Impact awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- As part of the 27th annual Industry Appreciation series, the S.C. Department of Commerce recognized its 2018 Industry Impact award recipients during an event on Thursday, April 26 at 701 Whaley Street in Columbia, S.C.

Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, today announced plans to expand its operations.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Appreciating Industry in South Carolina

Ethiopian economist Eleni Zaude Gabre-Madhin once said, "Happiness is the freedom of choice." Recognizing the truth in that statement, T

Lowcountry Aviation Company launching Colleton County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create 36 new jobs.

ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ACS Manufacturing, Inc. today announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to create more than 150 new jobs over the next five years.

South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation today announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as part of its Startup Fuel Challenge grant series.

Small Business: Annual Small Business Event Taking Place in May

Representing more than 97 percent of all private employers in South Carolina, our small businesses are a major pillar of the state’s econo