International Trade: Team S.C. working to grow existing industries' international footprint
Team S.C. is committed to helping grow the international footprint of companies located within the Palmetto State, and to also recruiting foreign-based firms to locate in South Carolina. This past week, S.C. Commerce led delegations from the state on two trade missions in an effort to strengthen existing partnerships and cultivate new ones.
International Trade: Team S.C. leads trade mission to Brazil and Colombia
S.C. Commerce recently returned from a multi-sector trade mission to Brazil and Colombia.
Team S.C. led a delegation of seven companies to Colombia, with three of the companies continuing the trip to Brazil. In all, the group participated in 60 productive meetings with companies based in each country, and attended receptions with U.S. Ambassador to Colombia Philip Goldberg and Consul General to Brazil Adam Shub.
Global Business: S.C. Commerce India office now offering trade services
The S.C. Commerce India office is now offering businesses located in South Carolina assistance with exporting products to India. The office's new trade services program provides customized plans for companies interested in tapping into the Indian market.
Global Business: Economic Development Bill Passes Into Law
This week, the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives voted 31-8 and 112-4, respectively, to pass S.1043 – a bill which allows the state to adjust its incentives offerings to better accommodate professional se
Global Business: Getting to Know Global Business Director Nelson Lindsay
In an effort to provide readers with a more personal, inside look at the people who make up our team here at S.C. Commerce, we're excited to continue our 'Getting to Know' series. Featuring interviews with various members of the Commerce staff, we hope this addition will offer a unique perspective from some of the state's top economic developers. In this week’s edition, we spoke with Nelson Lindsay, director of our Global Business division: