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Greenwood Fabricating and Plating expanding existing Greenwood County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Greenwood Fabricating and Plating today announced plans to expand its existing Greenwood County manufacturing operations.

Message from Secretary Hitt: South Carolina's Sustainable Industry

With a rich and storied history in manufacturing, South Carolina has long been known as a state that excels at making things.

Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.'s Large International Footprint

Although South Carolina has always been

Message from Secretary Hitt: Team S.C. Well-Represented in Paris at Composites Trade Show

To make the advanced products that come off assembly lines in all corners of South Carolina, manufacturers need access to the latest, mo

Innovation: State Innovation Council Hosts Sketch Room Brainstorming Session

The late Apple, Inc.

Appalachian Regional Commission an Important Partner

It’s often said that economic development is a team sport.

South Carolina export sales top $34 billion in 2018, achieve ninth consecutive record year

COLUMBIA, S.C. – For the ninth consecutive year, the state of South Carolina set a record for total export sales in 2018. Today, Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.-Made Goes Worldwide

This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce released 2018 year-end trade data for each state.

S.C. Department of Commerce hosts 29th Annual South Carolina Rural Summit

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5 for the 2019 South Carolina Rural Summit.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Making Things in SC

British inventor and businessman James Dyson once said, "Manufacturing is more than just putting parts together." The people of South Ca

Charleston Distilling expanding operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Charleston Distilling, an independent, small-batch producer of handcrafted spirits, today announced a $4.2 million investment in its Charleston County operations.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Improving the Quality of Life in South Carolina

Despite our busy schedules and the fast-paced nature of economic development, it's always a good idea to take a moment and reflect

The QM Group expanding Orangeburg County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Quality Model Group of companies (The QM Group) today announced an expansion of its existing Orangeburg County plastic injection molding operations.

Maxwood Furniture, Inc. locating new distribution center in Marion County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maxwood Furniture, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to locate its new distribution center in Marion County. The company’s $1.8 million investment is projected to create 21 new jobs.

Workforce: Lowcountry Training Center a Result of Collaboration

In 2015, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Volvo Cars both announced the establishment of significant manufacturing operations in the Lowcountr