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Serving Businesses, Supporting Legacies

How S.C. Commerce's Business Services team helps companies expand their reach. Building a legacy means that the work doesn't end with a project announcement or groundbreaking celebration. S.C. Commerce has full-time staff ready to find creative solutions to support South Carolina companies at every phase of their life cycle.

ARKU Inc. selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ARKU Inc. (ARKU), a leader in sheet metal leveling and deburring, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Celebrating, Strengthening South Korean Business Relationships

Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey and S.C. Commerce’s international staff proudly represented South Carolina at the 2024 Republic of Korea-Southeast U.S. Economic Partnership Conference (ROK-SEUS), Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta.

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution selects Charleston County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – East Coast Warehouse & Distribution, a leading temperature-controlled logistics provider, today announced it selects Charleston County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

J&P Park, Inc. expands Greenwood County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – J&P Park, Inc. (J&P Park), a portfolio of brands providing consumers with innovative and high-quality gardening and hobby-based products, announced today that it is expanding its Greenwood County operations with the recent acquisition of Northern Brewer, a leader in homebrewing.

Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Meta today announced it is establishing the company’s first South Carolina operation with a new data center in Aiken County. The $800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs.

Eveon Containers expands North American operations with a new headquarters in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eveon Containers (Eveon), a global online provider of used shipping containers, today announced the expansion of its North American operations to include a new headquarters in Charleston County.

Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby

While Tropical Storm Debby has moved past South Carolina, communities are still feeling the storm’s impacts.

US Brick expands Richland County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – US Brick, a closely held manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, today announced it is expanding its Richland County operations.

United Kingdom-South Carolina Relations Grow

In mid-July, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel and S.C. Commerce led a state delegation throughout the United Kingdom.

SC NEXUS Tech Hub Names First Executive Director

The SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), South Carolina’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub), named Cristina Paredes the tech hub’s inaugural executive director Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

South Carolina Recognized in Business Facilities’ Latest Rankings

South Carolina is built for the new economy. Industry magazine Business Facilities recently recognized the state for many of the attributes C-Suite executives and small business owners alike have already come to appreciate.

Aerospace Shines at 2024 Farnborough Airshow

South Carolina’s dominant aerospace industry was well-represented at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow, one of the largest global aerospace and defense industry events. The state delegation, led by S.C. Commerce Secretary Harry M.

Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carbotech Group (Carbotech), an equipment manufacturer for the sawmill industry, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

S.C. Commerce selects first executive director of the SC NEXUS Tech Hub

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced Cristina Paredes will serve as the first executive director of the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), South Carolina’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub).