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Recycling: US Fibers Recognized

At this year’s Industry Appreciation event, held last week in Columbia, S.C., US Fibers was selected to receive the Recycling Industry Excellence Award, which recognize

China Hengshi Foundation Company launching Richland County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – China Hengshi Foundation Company, a fiberglass fabric provider, is locating new operations in Richland County. The company’s new facility is expected to bring $11.1 million in capital investment and lead to the creation of 48 jobs.

Two complete S.C. Economic Development Institute in May

COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Friday, May 12, two local leaders completed the S.C. Economic Development Institute.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces 2017 Industry Impact Awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. - As part of the 26th annual Industry Appreciation series, the S.C. Department of Commerce recognized its 2017 Industry Impact Award recipients during an event on Thursday, May 11 at The Hall at Senate's End in Columbia, S.C.

Electrolux expanding its Anderson County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C.

Booz Allen Hamilton expanding its Berkeley County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Booz Allen Hamilton, a management consulting and technology firm based in the United States, is expanding its Berkeley County operations with the opening of a new Digital Hub.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Appreciating Industry in S.C.

American businessman and entrepreneur James Cash "J.C." Penney Jr.

Recycling: Food Waste Reduction Campaign Grows

Each year, South Carolina produces approximately 600,000 tons of food waste.

Innovation: Introducing Managing Director Laura Corder

Last week, S.C. Commerce welcomed a new addition to the agency -- Laura Corder, managing director of the state's Office of Innovation.

International: Export Training Opportunity on June 15

More than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power is located outside of the United States. Recognizing this, S.C.

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

On Monday, small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States kicked off National Small Business Week.

Alcami Corporation growing operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Moore’s Food Resources locating new facility in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Moore’s Food Resources, a provider of all-natural foods, is locating new operations in Greenville County.

BAE Systems, Inc. expanding Aiken County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – BAE Systems, Inc., an international leader in the defense industry, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County. The company is projected to bring $8.4 million of new investment and create more than 120 jobs.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Office of Innovation Managing Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Laura Corder has joined the agency as Managing Director of the Office of Innovation.