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Existing Industry: Connections Made at Automotive Matchmaker

Last month, in conjunction with the 7th Annual South Carolina Automotive Summit, Team South Carolina collaborated to host a business-to-bus

Message from Secretary Hitt: Making Advanced Materials in South Carolina

From premium automobiles and wide-body commercial aircraft to medical devices and luxury boats, we produce complex things in South Carol

United Tool and Mold, Inc. expanding Pickens County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – United Tool and Mold, Inc., a leading provider of new tooling projects, engineering changes and repair services for the plastics industry, is expanding its Pickens County manufacturing operations.

Ecomelida launching its first North American operations in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ecomelida, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Zhangzhou Sanlida Environmental Technology Corporation, today announced plans to locate its first North American operations in Orangeburg County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Advancing Rural South Carolina

In economic development, our job is to provide opportunities for South Carolinians in all corners of this great state.

S.C. Department of Commerce hosts 28th Annual South Carolina Rural Summit

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 for the 2018 South Carolina Rural Summit.

Message from Secretary Hitt: 'Just Right' for the Automotive Industry

This week, hundreds of automotive industry leaders from around the region descended on downtown Greenville, S.C.

Holy City Brewing expanding Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create 15 new jobs.

International: S.C. Commerce Accepting 2018 Export Achievement Award Nominations Until March 21

In 2017, South Carolina’s exporters achieved an eighth consecutive record year in export sales, topping $32 billion for the first time.

Recycling: New Recycling Videos Highlight Key Sectors

Last month, S.C.

SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs over the next five years.

Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eagle Solar Group today announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations.

South Carolina Office of Innovation launches 3Phase

COLUMBIA, S.C. –The Office of Innovation at the S.C.

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation investing in Cherokee County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Supporting South Carolina's Communities

In economic development, it's often said that companies don't locate to a state or region; they locate to a community.