International

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.

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

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

S.C. Commerce India team promotes state at leading textiles trade show

Team South Carolina was on the ground in Mumbai November 25 – 27, showcasing South Carolina’s textile industry at Techtextil India 2021. The event is India’s leading technical textiles trade show and exhibition, also serving as a business matchmaking event for companies looking to grow their business operations.

2021 SEUS-Japan Conference Update

In Japanese culture, fostering relationships is vital to build strong business relationships.

News in Business Development: S.C. Commerce at the SCEDA Annual Conference

SCEDAS.C. Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III kicked off the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association Annual Conference on Hilton Head Island last week with his first address to the organization.

Commerce Communications: Driving the future of automotive success

South Carolina knows what drives automotive success.

News from around the state: Secretary Lightsey meets with Upstate SC Alliance

Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III kicked off a tour of the state’s economic development alliances at the Upstate SC Alliance’s Midyear Meeting on Wednesday, August 25. Leaders from across the 10-county Upstate region convened for updates on the alliance’s activities, economic performance and to network.

News in Automotive: Magna Mirrors breaks ground on new facility in Spartanburg County

Magna MirrorsMagna Mirrors has officially started construction on its new facility in Spartanburg County. A division of Magna International, one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive industry, Magna employs more than 2,400 South Carolinians.

News in Connectivity: New airline offering service from Charleston

The first flights from new airline, Breeze Airways, are taking flight out of Charleston today. The company announced last week that Charleston International Airport will be included in its debut network of nonstop routes across the country, enhancing the state’s economic development marketability.

Message from Secretary Hitt: South Carolina's first impression

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Team South Carolina takes that famous quote by legendary American actor Will Rogers to heart. We recognize that in the realm of economic development, it’s imperative to put our best foot forward. And, the world has taken notice.

International Strategy and Trade: Team S.C. primed for international success

South Carolina has a long and successful track record of helping companies from around the world establish, relocate and expand into the U.S. and North American markets. With more than 1,200 operations of foreign-affiliated firms within the Palmetto State, it’s clear that South Carolina’s massive global footprint only continues to grow.

International Strategy and Trade: S.C. Commerce unveils new video highlighting trade and export services

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