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Foreign direct investment (FDI) is pivotal to South Carolina’s economy, accounting for more than 30% of announced economic development investments in 2023 alone.

Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Expandable, LLC (Expandable), a supplier of expandable, movable spaces, today announced it selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation.

Clarios expanding Oconee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Clarios, a global leader in advanced battery solutions, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee County. The company will invest approximately $16 million and create 12 new jobs.

Allegiance Flag Supply expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of American flags, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $6.3 million investment will create 84 new jobs.

MRCOOL establishing franchise operations in McCormick County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MRCOOL, a leading provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment, today announced a franchise operation in McCormick County.

Deputy Secretary Teasdel Named Charleston Women in International Trade 2024 Woman of the Year

South Carolina Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel was honored by the Charleston Women in International Trade (CWIT) as the organization’s 2024 Woman of the Year on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Charleston, S.C.

A Legacy 125 Years in the Making

May 2024 marks a monumental milestone for Sonoco — globally headquartered in Hartsville, S.C. — 125 fantastic years in the packaging industry.

Hosting Global Leaders in the Upstate

As part of the multi-day event, INMC Anderson also hosted the inaugural INMC International Start-Up Competition, where technology and biomedical start-ups from 15 cities around the world pitched to a panel of judges for the opportunity to win $10,000 in prize money and marketing assistance.

Celebrating Small Business

South Carolina’s small business community brings vibrancy and economic opportunities to local communities statewide.

Southern Wall Products, Inc. selects Anderson County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Wall Products, Inc. (Southern Wall Products), a manufacturer of drywall finishing products, today announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Columbia Vehicle Group selects Aiken County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Columbia Vehicle Group (Columbia), an electric vehicle manufacturer, today announced it selects Aiken County for the company’s first South Carolina operation.

TTS Studios expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs.

Tradd Advisory Company expands operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, today announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County.

Master Steel, LLC expanding Jasper County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Master Steel, LLC (Master Steel), a structural steel fabrication and erection company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Jasper County.

Recognizing National Community Development Month

The South Carolina Community Development Block Grant Program (S.C. CDBG) is part of a nationwide coalition of entities supporting the development of low- and moderate-income communities through grant funding.