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Bintelli LLC expanding operations in Charleston County

$455,000 investment to create 72 new jobs

Proterra battery technology to power Vicinity Motor Corp. electric transit buses and work trucks

• Proterra and Vicinity Motor Corp.

Diversified Medical Healthcare expanding operations in Greenville County

More than $51 million investment to create 185 new jobs

Cheney Brothers establishing operations in Florence County

$66 million investment to create 280 new jobs

Bentley Pontoons expanding operations in Lexington County

$5.9 million investment to create 50 new jobs

Stomagienics expanding operations in Greenville County

Expansion to create 30 new jobs over the next three years

Shipping and logistics: Maritime Association of South Carolina Gala

Commerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III had the opportunity to serve as keynote speaker at the 96th annual Maritime Association of South Carolina Gala.

Manufacturing Madness: What’s the coolest thing made in S.C.?

Manu MadnessFrom fighter jets to luxury automobiles, and lifesaving medical devices to home appliances, South Carolina has earned a reputation for making some of the most complex products in the world.

Bericap SC, LLC expanding operations in Cherokee County

Company investing $19.7 million

State leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles

S.C. export sales topped $29.7 billion in 2021

MSC USA expanding operations in Charleston County

More than $13.7 million investment to create 135 new jobs

Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County

$18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs

Somnus Mattress International LLC establishing operations in Cherokee County

$13 million investment to create 55 new jobs

News in workforce education: Secretary Lightsey joins technical college leaders to talk education efforts

Harry Tech CollegeCommerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III had the opportunity to meet with technical college commissioners from across the state on Wednesday to discuss the importance of economic development stakeholders and education officials working together to ensure the success and future of South Carolina’s workforce.

State of South Carolina releases record-setting industry recruitment figures for 2021

Economic activity capped by $5.7 billion in capital investment, more than 18,000 jobs recruited

Samuel Packaging Systems Group expanding operations in York County

Company’s $11.5 million investment to create an estimated 20 new jobs

Greenidge Generation establishing operations in Spartanburg County

$264 million investment will create 40 new jobs

S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation announces grant awards

10 organizations across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship