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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.

Suniva, Inc. selects Laurens County for first South Carolina manufacturing facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Suniva, Inc. (Suniva), a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer, today announced it selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing facility.

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.

Signature Foods USA selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Signature Foods USA, a specialty food products manufacturer, today announced it selects Anderson County for its first South Carolina operation.

AVM Group establishes national headquarters in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. — AVM Group, a leading national provider of turnkey controlled environments, today announced it is establishing its national headquarters in Charleston County.

AMAROK expands Richland County operations with new headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AMAROK, LLC (AMAROK), a perimeter security solutions provider, today announced it is expanding its operations in Richland County with a new headquarters facility.

United Composite Materials, LLC selects Greenville County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – United Composite Materials, LLC (United Composite Materials), an advanced carbon composite materials manufacturer, today announced it selects Greenville County for its first South Carolina operation.

NSP Panels establishes operations in Marion County

COLUMBIA, S.C. — NSP Panels, an acoustic panel manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Marion County.

Cheney Brothers expands Florence County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced it is expanding its Florence County operations with an additional $42.5 million investment that will create 85 new jobs.

Shamrock Technologies, Inc. relocating corporate headquarters as part of Laurens County expansion

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), a global leader in specialty additives, today announced it is relocating its corporate headquarters as part of the company’s expansion in Laurens County.

SC Commerce announces 2026 Relentless Challenge grant awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the recipients of its 2026 Relentless Challenge grants, which totaled more than $760,000 granted to 14 projects across the state.

South Carolina export sales reach $38.5 billion in 2025, marking seven-year high

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that the state’s 2025 export sales grew 1.5%, reaching $38.5 billion — the highest value in seven years — as reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

SC NEXUS and SCRA announce Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange project launch

The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) division, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority (

Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Georg Utz, Inc., a plastic container manufacturer, today announced it selects Sumter County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Coastal Precast Systems selects Laurens County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Coastal Precast Systems, LLC (Coastal Precast Systems), a manufacturer of precast and prestressed concrete components for bridge and marine infrastructure, today announced it selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina operation.