Global Business News

As World Trade Month continues, S.C. Commerce is committed to not only recruiting foreign-based companies to South Carolina, but to creating opportunities for companies in the state to do business with firms in global markets.

The Richland County community celebrated the grand opening of its newest manufacturer Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA on Tuesday. Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA’s new 65,000-square-foot-facility – located in Pineview Industrial Park – is the South Korean-based company’s first U.S. manufacturing operation.

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.

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

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.

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. 

Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III and representatives of Team S.C. celebrated Belimed Life Science, Inc.’s new operations in Charleston County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 6. The company is a leading supplier of steam sterilizers and parts washers. 

S.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.

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the South Carolina Department of Commerce is tasked with more than just recruiting new companies to the Palmetto State. From export assistance and workforce consultation to data and research services and much more, Team S.C. is dedicated to supporting the state’s existing industry – small and large. And, one of the most important resources available to companies is the agency’s Supplier Outreach program.

When companies are looking for the perfect location, it’s a lot like looking for a house. Will it fit the company’s needs? Can the company grow in that location?