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Asset Technology Group, Inc. expanding and relocating headquarters to Florence County

$6.2 million investment will create 77 new jobs

Promoting Advanced Energy as a Key to Resiliency

As utility demands rise, so too does the need for a diverse and secure power supply. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel recently spoke at the South Carolina Advanced Nuclear Forum, alongside utility, higher education and advanced energy partners including Governor Henry McMaster.

Celebrating, Strengthening South Korean Business Relationships

Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey and S.C. Commerce’s international staff proudly represented South Carolina at the 2024 Republic of Korea-Southeast U.S. Economic Partnership Conference (ROK-SEUS), Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta.

Serving Businesses, Supporting Legacies

How S.C. Commerce's Business Services team helps companies expand their reach. Building a legacy means that the work doesn't end with a project announcement or groundbreaking celebration. S.C. Commerce has full-time staff ready to find creative solutions to support South Carolina companies at every phase of their life cycle.

South Carolina Recognized in Business Facilities’ Latest Rankings

South Carolina is built for the new economy. Industry magazine Business Facilities recently recognized the state for many of the attributes C-Suite executives and small business owners alike have already come to appreciate.

United Kingdom-South Carolina Relations Grow

In mid-July, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel and S.C. Commerce led a state delegation throughout the United Kingdom. The mission trip helped grow bilateral collaboration, strengthen economic ties and build trade relations — continuing to advance the December 2022 memorandum of understanding between the two economies.

ARKU Inc. selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation

Multimillion-dollar investment will create approximately 10 new jobs

Unified Resources in Display selects Jasper County to establish first South Carolina operation

$14 million investment will create 143 new jobs

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution selects Charleston County to establish first South Carolina operation

$14.5 million investment will create 52 new jobs

J&P Park, Inc. expands Greenwood County operations

$750,000 investment will create 50 new jobs

Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center

$800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs

Eveon Containers expands North American operations with a new headquarters in Charleston County

Investment will create over 25 new jobs in the next 5 years

Aerospace Shines at 2024 Farnborough Airshow

South Carolina’s dominant aerospace industry was well-represented at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow, one of the largest global aerospace and defense industry events

Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby

While Tropical Storm Debby has moved past South Carolina, communities are still feeling the storm’s impacts.

US Brick expands Richland County operations

$5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs

S.C. Commerce selects first executive director of the SC NEXUS Tech Hub

Accomplished Economic Developer Cristina Paredes to head state’s effort to become a leader in advanced energy

Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation

$3.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs

Halton MEI USA, Inc. selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation

$2.6 million investment will create 65 new jobs