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17 Dec 2025

More than $12M awarded to improve communities across SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Communities throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than $12 million for public improvement projects and vital equipment needs.

Fenner Precision Polymers selects Cherokee County for new South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fenner Precision Polymers (Fenner), a leader in reinforced polymer technology, today announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s new South Carolina operation. The approximately $30 million investment will create 51 new jobs.

SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture (Sodecia Aapico JV) today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation to support Scout Motors. The company’s $120 million investment will create up to 392 new jobs.

SODECIA and AAPICO – both family-owned, global automotive manufacturers – are combining the companies’ core strengths and innovative capabilities to manufacture advanced ladder frames for a key automotive sector customer, Scout Motors.

Department of Commerce 2010 Recruitment Efforts Result in the Purchase or Lease of Over 5 Million Square Feet of Available Industrial Space

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 5, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today that its 2010 recruitment efforts have resulted in the sale or lease of over 5,000,000 square feet of available industrial space in 2010.

05 Jan 2011

Odfjell Announces New Operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 4, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Charleston County and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance today announced that Odfjell Holdings (US) Inc. will establish new operations in Charleston County.

04 Jan 2011

Workforce: Inspire the next generation of professionals through S.C. Share Your Road

SYR Calling ALL professi

09 Jun 0022

News in Business Services: S.C. Commerce hosts small business forum

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S.C.’s top automakers come together to talk auto revolution

From the ground up: Luxury mushroom leather company breaks ground at new Union County facility

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Palmetto Railways Acquires Additional Noisette Property

Charleston, SC – October 8, 2013 – Palmetto Railways, formerly South Carolina Public Railways, today announced the purchase of the remaining 50 acres of what is known as the Noisette property on the former Navy Base. “As a public entity, Palmetto Railways has a vested int

News in Innovation: SC Codes offering more courses in Midlands and Lowcountry

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Nephron Nitrile celebrates milestone with equipment delivery

Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas launching operations in Chesterfield County

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Global business development: S.C. Commerce to welcome international team for visit

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2021 SEUS-Japan Conference Update

In Japanese culture, fostering relationships is vital to build strong business relationships.

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