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State and community leaders graduate from South Carolina economic development training program

COLUMBIA, S.C. –  The S.C. Department of Commerce(S.C. Commerce) and S.C.

SKF expanding Sumter County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – SKF, a global leader in bearing manufacturing, today announced plans to expand its Sumter County operations. The company’s $26 million investment is projected to create 10 new jobs.

Innovative Poultry Products, LLC expanding operations in Bamberg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Innovative Poultry Products, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of equipment that assists poultry farmers, today announced plans to expand the company’s current operations in Bamberg County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Small business is the backbone of our economy

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." Those words by artist Vincent Van Gogh ring true today from a small business perspective, as the backbone of our economy is built on small and medium-sized companies. 

Business Services: S.C. committed to emergency preparedness

While the official end of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is November 30, it is critical that businesses remain prepared throughout the year for any type of emergency. 

International Trade: Team S.C. working to grow existing industries' international footprint

Team S.C. is committed to helping grow the international footprint of companies located within the Palmetto State, and to also recruiting foreign-based firms to locate in South Carolina. This past week, S.C.

Carver Maritime expanding Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carver Maritime, LLC, an industrial port known for its shipping and warehousing storage operations, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Charleston County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.'s burgeoning recycling sector

It's no secret that South Carolina has been leading the manufacturing renaissance.

Provalus establishing operations in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Provalus, an information technology (IT) support company, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County.

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The Urban Electric Co. expanding Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Urban Electric Co., an artisan lighting fixture designer and manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its current Charleston County operations.

Pegasus Home Fashions establishing operations in Bamberg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pegasus Home Fashions, a manufacturer and provider of bedding and home products, today announced plans to establish operations in Bamberg County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Diversity and inclusion the recipe for economic success

"When we listen and celebrate what is both common and different, we become a wiser, more inclusive and better organization." That statement by businesswoman and human resources pioneer Pat Wadors rings true today as our places of work are becoming increasingly diverse.

ACI Plastics expanding Oconee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ACI Plastics, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, today announced plans for a $10 million expansion to its operations in Oconee County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Diversity and inclusion the recipe for economic success

"When we listen and celebrate what is both common and different, we become a wiser, more inclusive and better organization." That statement by businesswoman and human resources pioneer Pat Wadors rings true today as our places of work are becoming increasingly diverse.

DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Inc. establishing operations in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. - DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Inc., an interior construction company that uses technology for client-driven design and manufacturing, today announced plans to establish operations in York County.

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