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17 Dec 2025

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.

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 operation. The approximately $30 million investment will create 51 new jobs.

SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operation

SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture (Sodecia Aapico JV) today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation to support Scout Motors. The company’s $120 million investment will create up to 392 new jobs.

Tyson Foods, Inc. reestablishing operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s large

17 Mar 2021

Studio Displays, Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Studio Displays, Inc., a custom exhibit manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County.

16 Mar 2021

Message from Secretary Hitt: Connections key to success

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11 Mar 2021

Basware expanding North American headquarters in Lancaster County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Basware, a Finland-based e-invoicing solutions provider for enterprises, today announced plans to expand the company’s North Americ

11 Mar 2021

Workforce: Vaccine guidance for businesses

Now that S.C. is in Phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, frontline workers with increased occupational risk are able to make appointments for vaccines. To better equip companies to prioritize and prepare employees, S.C. Commerce recently teamed up with the S.C.

11 Mar 2021

International Strategy and Trade: S.C. Commerce unveils new video highlighting trade and export services

International trade is an integral part of South Carolina’s identity. S.C.

11 Mar 2021

On Time Distribution, LLC establishing operations in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. - On Time Distribution, LLC, a water and air filtration company, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County. The $5.8 million investment will create 75 new jobs over the next five years.

09 Mar 2021