SC is Just Right for Office/Shared Services
South Carolina's office and shared services industry prove that the Palmetto State is home to a diversified and dynamic economy.
11,194
new jobs announced by office and shared services firms from 2017-2021
57
economic development projects announced by office and shared services firms from 2017 through 2021
Verizon Wireless
“With access to an outstanding workforce and an ‘open for business’ policy by state and local officials, we are truly looking forward to expanding our presence in Greenville.”
—Verizon Wireless Customer Care Senior Vice President Christine Baron
SC is Just Right for Life Sciences
Recent investments by leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies make South Carolina a top destination for the life sciences industry.
1,033
Life sciences companies currently operating in SC
43,000
South Carolinians employed in the life sciences sector
The Ritedose Corporation
"Since 1995, South Carolina's commitment to our success has allowed our company to continue to expand."
—The Ritedose Corp. President and CEO Dr. Umesh Dalvi
SC is Just Right for Distribution & Logistics
More than 208 million people are within a two days’ drive of South Carolina.
41,000
of state-maintained highways
23,000
of rail
Dollar Tree
“Dollar Tree has been extremely impressed with the South Carolina transportation infrastructure which will support the Upstate distribution center. The current project to widen Interstate 85 and the efficiencies associated with the Greer Inland Port were instrumental in our site selection process.”
—Dollar Tree Chief Logistics Officer Stephen W. White
South Carolina's Export Sales Growth (in Billions)
Source: US Department of Commerce
SC is Just Right for Automotive
Manufacturing of motor vehicles, bodies, trailers and parts accounts for more than $5.3 billion in state.
#1
in the export sales of both tires and completed passenger vehicles
$2.8 billion
in capital investment from 2017 to 2021
Mercedes-Benz Vans
"The region has very highly skilled workers, a dense network of reliable suppliers and an outstanding logistics infrastructure that includes good transport connections to the nearby harbor."
—Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans Volker Mornhinweg
US Automotive Export Sales
South Carolina accounts for 21% of the total US automotive export sales market.
Source: US Department of Commerce
SC is Just Right for Agribusiness
With approximately 25,000 farms and 12.9 million acres of forestland, we are in the business of growing.
$845 million
In capital investments announced by agribusiness firms in 2021
259,000
Jobs directly supported by South Carolina's agribusiness industry
Ruiz Food Products
“We are honored how the Florence community and the State of South Carolina have embraced our joining their business community.”
—Ruiz Food Products, Inc. President and CEO Rachel Cullen
SC is Just Right for Aerospace
With an economic impact of $28.8 billion, the aerospace sector has evolved into a major pillar of the state's economy.
400
Firms in the private sector component of the SC aerospace
136,000
South Carolinians employed in the aerospace industry
GKN
"GKN is proud to be a part of the South Carolina aerospace community. We continue growing our strong partnership with the state of South Carolina."
—GKN Aerostructures North America CEO Daniele Cagnatel
South Carolina's Export Sales of Aircraft (in Billions)
Source: World Trade Atlas
SC is Just Right for Advanced Materials
From plastics and optics to photonics and composite material, we are supplying advanced textiles and substrates.
800
Advanced materials and composites firms
$744 million
Capital investments since 2017
Fiber Industries
"The management team has been very impressed with the local workforce capabilities."
—Fiber Industries Officers Andrew Rosenfeld and Leandro Carboni
South Carolina's Export Sales of Plastics and Rubber Products (in Billions)
Source: World Trade Atlas
SC is Just Right for Advanced Manufacturing
From premium automobiles and appliances to boats and aircraft, each time a finished product rolls off an assembly line in this state, it helps solidify South Carolina's reputation as a location just right for advanced manufacturing.
47
Existing manufacturers announced expansions in 2021
39,000
New manufacturing jobs announced from 2017–2021
Sportsman Boats
“It is refreshing to live and work in a state that is pro-business and to be able to work with local and state officials to help provide good jobs for our fellow citizens.”
—Sportsman Boats President Tommy Hancock
Manufacturing Employment Growth in South Carolina (in thousands)
Data not seasonally adjusted