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S.C. Department of Commerce holds annual South Carolina Rural Summit

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7 for the 2017 South Carolina Rural Summit.

Secretary Hitt: New Inland Port Making Waves in S.C.

When asked about his key to success, entrepreneur Walt Disney once said, "We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things." Here in the Palmetto State, Team South Carolina is always trying different strategies and blazing new trails.

MP Husky expanding its Greenville County manufacturing operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MP Husky, one of the leading manufacturers of Cable Tray and Cable Bus systems in the United States and Canada, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Greenville County.

Secretary Hitt: Industries are Thriving in the Palmetto State

This month, we celebrate the anniversary of two important events in the state's recent economic development history.

Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive or

AVX Corporation expanding Greenville County presence

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AVX Corporation (AVX), a provider of electronic components for a variety of applications, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County to accommodate the company’s continued g

Southern Current establishing solar facility in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Current LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced that it will be launching a new solar energ

Secretary Hitt: International Success Like Never Before

Recently referred to as an "industrial powerhouse" by esteemed Wells Fargo economist Mark Vitner, South Carolina has enjoyed unprecedented economic growth over the last six years; and, as a result, our businesses are having international success like never before.

Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County.

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Fukoku America expanding its Laurens County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fukoku America, a manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive products is growing its operations in Laurens County.

ESA Renewables launching new Aiken County solar operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ESA Renewables, an alternative energy provider, will be constructing a new, utility-scale solar farm in Aiken County.

Carver Companies expanding its Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carver Companies, a diversified group of manufacturing and construction companies, will be expanding its Charleston County operations.

Stephen Gamble Historic Floors and Finishes locating new operations in Aiken County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Stephen Gamble Historic Floors and Finishes, a premier wood flooring manufacturer, today announced that it will be locating its new facility in Aiken

BB&T expanding its Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – BB&T, one of the largest financial services holding companies in the United States, today announced the construction of a new facility in Greenville County.

Verizon Wireless expanding Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest provider of telecommunications products and services, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County.

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