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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties.

ElringKlinger Group selects Pickens County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ElringKlinger Group (ElringKlinger), an automotive supplier, today announced it selects Pickens County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Carolina Handling grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Pickens County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carolina Handling, a material handling systems integrator, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Pickens County.

Princeton NuEnergy selects Chester County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Princeton NuEnergy (PNE), an innovative clean technology company, today announced it selects Chester County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Sandvik Coromant expanding Oconee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sandvik Coromant, a tooling solutions supplier, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee County.

For Business Growth and Success, SelectUSA

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is pivotal to South Carolina’s economy, accounting for more than 30% of announced economic development investments in 2023 alone.

Tourism Economy Creates Long-Term Impact, Opportunities

When a state is rich in natural beauty, from the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to scenic sandy beaches, it’s hard to keep many destinations a secret. The word has long been out that South Carolina is a top stop, with its world-class golf courses and reigning destination cities, to name just a few.

Preparing Businesses for Hurricane Season

June 1, 2024, marked the official start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts could see “above-normal”

Showcasing South Carolina's Life Sciences Community

The life sciences industry has built a solid foothold in South Carolina, where today it ranks as the Southeast’s fastest-growing life sciences ecosystem according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Expandable, LLC (Expandable), a supplier of expandable, movable spaces, today announced it selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation.

Clarios expanding Oconee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Clarios, a global leader in advanced battery solutions, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee County. The company will invest approximately $16 million and create 12 new jobs.

Allegiance Flag Supply expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of American flags, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $6.3 million investment will create 84 new jobs.

MRCOOL establishing franchise operations in McCormick County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MRCOOL, a leading provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment, today announced a franchise operation in McCormick County.

Celebrating Small Business

South Carolina’s small business community brings vibrancy and economic opportunities to local communities statewide.

Deputy Secretary Teasdel Named Charleston Women in International Trade 2024 Woman of the Year

South Carolina Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel was honored by the Charleston Women in International Trade (CWIT) as the organization’s 2024 Woman of the Year on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Charleston, S.C.