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Commerce awards $2.6 million in South Carolina Innovation Challenge grants

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce is awarding $2.6 million in a second round of funding to 19 organizations across the state to further innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-based economic development.

South Carolina exporters post 5th consecutive record year: $29.7 billion in 2014

COLUMBIA, S.C. –For the fifth consecutive year, the state of South Carolina has set a record for total export sales. Today, Gov.

South Carolina business recruitment tops $5 billion

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina posted another solid business recruitment year in 2014, with capital investment recruited to the state topping $5 billion for the second year in a row and for the third time in four years.

Haddon House Food Products expanding Chester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Haddon House Food Products, the largest privately-owned distributor, importer and exporter of specialty, natural, organic, ethnic and kosher foods, is expanding its Chester County operations.

Polydeck Screen Corporation expanding Spartanburg County manufacturing facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Polydeck Screen Corporation, a leading provider of polyurethane and rubber screen media and specialty screening solutions, is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County.

Rite Aid selects Spartanburg County for new distribution center

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rite Aid Corporation announced today plans to build a 900,000-square-foot distribution center in Spartanburg, S.C.

Military community provides $19 billion economic impact to South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina's military footprint accounts for a significant portion of the state's total economic activity - generating an impact of more than $19 billion annually - according to a study released today. 

The Fitts Company, Inc. is expanding with new Calhoun County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A solutions based design and manufacturing company that delivers a diverse range of products is expanding its South Carolina operations with a new facility in Calhoun County.

Movement Mortgage, LLC establishing Lancaster County national headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Movement Mortgage, LLC, one of the fastest growing mortgage lenders in the country, is establishing national headquarters in Lancaster County.

Vapor Apparel announces U.S. manufacturing facility in Union County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Vapor Apparel, a leader in performance apparel manufacturing and digital print-on-demand services, is opening a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Union County.  This marks a major step

Schaeffler expanding Chesterfield County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company that develops and manufactures precision products for machines, equipment and vehicles as well as in aviation and aerospace applications is expanding its operations in Chesterfield County.

Schaeffler Group North America upgrading Spartanburg County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company that develops and manufactures precision products for machines, equipment and vehicles as well as in aviation and aerospace applications is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County.

Schaeffler Group North America expanding York County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company that develops and manufactures precision products for machines, equipment and vehicles as well as in aviation and aerospace applications is expanding its operations in York County.

Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. establishing operations in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., a company that specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of construction and transport machinery, is establishing operations

PecTec Corporation establishes first U.S. manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – PecTec Corporation, a supplier of top-quality semi-finished and finished metal products for the automotive industry, is establishing its first U.S.