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South Carolina can launch your business in the US

S.C. consistently ranks as one of the top five states to do business in the nation. We are proud to offer a good value equation to all businesses—enterprise or entrepreneurial. Don’t take our word for it, just look at our numbers.

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SC is among the fastest growing states in the nation by percentage growth

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Area Development ranks SC in the top 5 states to do business with in the nation

2.52+ million

Number of well-trained and qualified workers in the labor force

6.8%

Percentage by which SC’s cost of living is below the national average

A business-friendly climate where industries flourish

Life Sciences

From biotechnology discovery through manufacturing

Recent investments and expansions by leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies have brought recognition to South Carolina as a top destination for life sciences industry companies. With a talented and innovative workforce, top research institutions and world-class hospital systems, the Palmetto State boasts an expanding biotech infrastructure.

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Automotive

From assembly to highway

South Carolina is #1 in the export sales of tires and a national leader of completed passenger vehicles. With an economic impact of more than $27 billion, the automotive industry is an integral part of the state’s economy. We’re home to a wide range of leading companies in automotive manufacturing and production.

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Food and Beverage

From growing to distributing

Food production it's also one of the Palmetto State's fastest-growing industries. Contributing an annual economic impact of more than $51.8 billion and accounting for more than 259,000 direct jobs statewide, agriculture products and food production are as important to our future as they have been to our past.

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Ports

From warehouse to international port

With one of the nation's fastest-growing container ports, two innovative inland ports, 2,300 miles of rail lines and more than 41,000 miles of state-maintained highways, South Carolina has the infrastructure network in place to make business happen. Because of these assets, the Palmetto State has become internationally-known, not only for making things and making them well, but also for our skill in getting those things where they need to go.

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Working where you love is a distinctive South Carolina advantage

South Carolina is consistently ranked as a leading tourism destination and is the top state for domestic movers. With a natural beauty from mountains to coastline, the Palmetto State is the place where you can work where you love.
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South Carolina can launch your business in the US

A business-friendly climate where industries flourish

Life Sciences

From biotechnology discovery through manufacturing