COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that the state’s 2025 export sales grew 1.5%, reaching $38.5 billion — the highest value in seven years — as reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cyclic Materials, a leader in recycling solutions for rare earth elements, today announced it selects Chesterfield County to establish the company’s first East Coast operation.
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.
S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Global Business Development director
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today the promotion of Julie Kunkle to serve as the director of global business development (GBD). Kunkle will lead the department’s international and domestic recruitment efforts.
South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $9.12 billion in 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2025 industry recruitment results, marking a milestone for rural economic development.
SC NEXUS receives federal approval to expand across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved a request to expand the geographic footprint of SC NEXUS for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) to include the entire state of South Carolina.
S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications director
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Dorothy Weaver has joined the agency as the director of marketing and communications.
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.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ironline Metals, a precision manufacturer of steel framing products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Hampton County.
MCIS selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mission Critical Interior Solutions, Inc. (MCIS), a data center solutions contractor and manufacturer, today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s
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 oper
PRET Advanced Materials, LLC expands Florence County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – PRET Advanced Materials, LLC (PRET), a leading advanced materials company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Florence County.
Coastal Ready Mix establishing operations in Horry County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Coastal Ready Mix, a concrete manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $4.6 million investment will create 19 new jobs.
Hoffman & Hoffman expanding Lexington County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Hoffman & Hoffman, a leader in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, today announced it is expanding its operations in Lexington County.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – AVANTech, LLC (AVANTech), a design, engineering, and Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-1) fabrication partner delivering advanced processing solutions and build-to-print products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Richland County.
Eastover Chips, Inc. establishing operations in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eastover Chips, Inc. (Eastover Chips), a subsidiary of The Price Companies, today announced it is establishing operations in Richland County.
Ocean Craft Marine selects Horry County for US manufacturing headquarters
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Asis Boats USA (d/b/a Ocean Craft Marine), a rigid inflatable boat manufacturer, today announced it selects Horry County to establish the company’s U.S. manufacturing headquarters.