SC is Just Right for Global Business
Global business is all about ports and good international relationships. We have both.
6%
Percentage of South Carolina's workforce that's employed by international firms
150
countries served by vessels that use South Carolina's ports
Komatsu
“Before, we were importing through Savannah and Long Beach. Then I decided to consolidate all our imports via Charleston, giving us an advantage of better control of our shipments and better communication with Port managers."
—Komatsu Senior Manager Isamu Hamai
SC is Just Right for Your US Headquarters
The location of our state makes it ideal for product distribution across the continental US.
$182,000
median single-family home sales price in SC
9th
fastest growing state population in the nation
BMW
"The production of our 4 millionth vehicle in South Carolina reflects the commitment and dedication of every associate to produce premium quality vehicles."
—BMW Manufacturing President and CEO Knudt Flor
SC is Just Right for Business
Here in SC, both entrepreneurial local businesses and global enterprise industries find a home where they can flourish.
39%
of SC's 2018 job recruitment total can be attributed to the state's existing industries
31,000
apprentices served by Apprenticeship Carolina
Blackbaud, Inc.
"For nearly 30 years we’ve called South Carolina home, and this community is very important to us."
—Blackbaud President and CEO Mike Gianoni
Capital Investment Recruited, 2018
Expansion projects accounted for 48% of capital investment recruited in 2018.
Source: SC Department of Commerce