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Message from Secretary Hitt: Showcasing S.C. to the World

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Message from Secretary Hitt: Small Business is Big Business in S.C.

It's often said that economic development is a team sport. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the small business arena, where many local, state and national organizations work together to foster an environment promoting entrepreneurship and small business growth.

International: INCOterms and Foreign Trade Zones Event Announced

As South Carolina’s economy continues to grow in its global connectivity, more companies are beginning to explore the opportunities available for exporting and international trade.

Message from Secretary Hitt: A Backbone of Existing Industry

American businessman and entrepreneur James Cash “J.C.” Penney Jr.

Innovation: Scribble Resource Launched at DigSouth

Last week, the state’s innovation community gained a powerful tool to transform ideas into reality and provide more connectivity. Scribble, a new, online resource for South Carolina entrepreneurs, went live at the 2019 DigSouth Tech Summit in Charleston, S.C.

Lucideon M+P expanding Greenville County presence

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lucideon M+P, a subsidiary of Lucideon Group Limited, is expanding its existing Greenville County presence.

Southern Current launching new solar project in Hampton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new, 10-megawatt facility in Hampton County.

Department of Commerce launches new S.C. innovation resource

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Department of Commerce's Office of Innovation today announced the launch of Scribble - an online tool for the state's innovation community.

IPSUM Technologies, LLC launching new Pickens County production operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. - IPSUM Technologies, a high-tech, advanced manufacturing company serving a variety of industries, today announced plans to launch new production operations in Pickens County.

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The Muffin Mam, Inc. launching new Laurens County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Muffin Mam, Inc., a leading manufacturer of baked goods headquartered in Simpsonville, S.C., is launching new production operations in Laurens County.

International: S.C. Commerce International Team Visits the Palmetto State

With more than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power located outside of the United States, tremendous opportunities exist for South Carolina beyond the borders of our state.

Statewide SC Codes initiative officially launches

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Keeping S.C. on the Cutting Edge

As South Carolina’s high-tech economy continues to flourish, it is critical that we have an educated, job-ready digital workforce. To that end, Team South Carolina is constantly working on new and unique collaborations to help develop the talent within our borders.

Perdue Farms invests $25 million in Dillon County expansion

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Boosting Global Connectivity

South Carolina has made a name for itself as a place that can not only make high-quality products, but can ship them around the world. And, for centuries, the state's ports have played an integral role in South Carolina's global connectivity.

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