Existing Industry News

S.C. Commerce teamed up with Chester County and E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) last week to help grow the company’s local supplier network. 25 companies had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Gallo representatives to build prospective business relationships.

The 2022 hurricane season is officially underway, and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this year is predicted to be “above-average” with 14 to 21 named storms.

S.C. Commerce is teaming up with Chester County Economic Development and E. & J. Gallo Winery to host an in-person supplier event for South Carolina companies.

Since taking the role of Secretary of Commerce last June, Secretary Harry Lightsey has been crisscrossing the state and meeting with economic development leaders and stakeholders with the mission to create opportunities and increase choices for all South Carolinians.

The votes are in! The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has announced the winner of its Manufacturing Madness contest, and Nucor Steel Berkeley is taking home the bragging rights.

A record-setting number of life sciences leaders and stakeholders from six countries, 26 states and from across South Carolina gathered in Charleston February 22-24 for the organization’s annual conference.

B2BWith an economic impact of $27 billion, the automotive industry is a major driver in the Palmetto State. To accelerate the advancement of this sector, the South Carolina Automotive Summit – which wraps up Thursday – brings together top minds in the industry each year.

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.

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.

Statewide suppliers have the opportunity to build business relationships at the upcoming S.C. Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker, taking place during the annual South Carolina Automotive Summit in March.