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Grants awarded to improve 18 South Carolina communities

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eighteen communities from around South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than $6.9 million for public improvement projects.

NUPI Americas, Inc. expanding Hampton County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – NUPI Americas, Inc. (NUPI), a plastic fabrication company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Hampton County.

Automotive supplier grows South Carolina footprint in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced Magna International (Magna), a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space, is growing its So

Superior Wellness selects Orangeburg County for first US operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Superior Wellness, a premium hot tub manufacturer and distributor, today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first U.S. operation.

AFL continues growth of Spartanburg County manufacturing operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AFL, a manufacturer of fiber optic products and equipment, today announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations across Spartanburg County.

357 Brewers establishing operations in Horry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – 357 Brewers, a craft brewery, today announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $6.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs.

Milo's Tea Company expanding Spartanburg County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Milo’s Tea Company (Milo’s Tea), a leading beverage company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $53 million investment will create 80 new jobs.

Low Tide Brewing expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs. 

Nestlé USA expands Cherokee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nestlé USA, a leading food and beverage company, today announced it is expanding its Cherokee County operations. The company will invest $150 million in its Gaffney production facility.

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Samaritan Biologics expanding Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 85 new jobs.

Scout Motors Unveils New EV Models

South Carolina’s most recently announced automotive original equipment manufacturer, Scout Motors publicly unveiled its long-awaited EV models during the company’s highly anticipated live event Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company expands Edgefield County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company (Portland Bolt), a fastener and bolt manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Edgefield County.

S.C. Commerce Announces New International Office

On the heels of a December 2022 memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom (U.K.) and a rise in bilateral collaboration since, S.C.

SC Nexus Officials Welcome U.S. Economic Development Administration for Tech Hubs Tour

On Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, S.C. Commerce and SC Nexus leadership welcomed Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Cristina Killingsworth and other U.S.

Promoting Taiwanese Business Relations

S.C. Commerce, led by Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey, was honored to send a state delegation to U.S. Business Opportunities Day in Taiwan in early October to promote global business relations and investment opportunities.

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