S.C. Commerce team meets with economic development leaders from across the state to ensure South Carolina’s sustainable advantage
A cornerstone of South Carolina’s economic development efforts is ability key players have to work together. The state has a proven ability to work together – quickly and efficiently – to recruit new companies and to grow existing industry across South Carolina.
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2022 South Carolina wins and accomplishments
From record expansions to ribbon cuttings, 2022 has been a year of economic wins and celebrations in all corners of South Carolina. Not only has the state been successful in recruiting new industry, but S.C.'s existing companies continue to grow and thrive, expanding their footprints across the state.
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State and community leaders graduate from South Carolina economic development training program
Last month, 45 state and community leaders graduated from the South Carolina Economic Development Institute (The Institute), a statewide economic development program.
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Sustainability at the forefront in S.C.
The future of commerce and conservation was at the forefront of Sustain SC’s inaugural Sustainability Symposium that was held last week in Columbia.
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E. & J. Gallo Winery celebrates opening of Chester County facility
Cheers to E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) on the opening of its distribution operation at the company’s new facility in Chester County. Gallo CEO Ernest Gallo, along with Governor Henry McMaster, S.C. Commerce team members, local economic development leaders and community members, celebrated the milestone with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 7.
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S.C. leading the way in EV transformation
A revolution in the automotive industry is underway, and South Carolina is helping lead the charge. Already known as an automotive powerhouse that boasts some of the world’s biggest names, South Carolina is now a major driver in the electric vehicle (EV) shift – with a growing roster of automotive companies making commitments to build next-generation vehicles in the state.
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Celebrating manufacturing across South Carolina
ManuSouth Carolina produces some of the most complex products in the world. Each time a finished product rolls off an assembly line in the state – whether an electric vehicle, a top-of-the-line washing machine or a fighter jet – it continues to solidify S.C.’s reputation as a location that excels in advanced manufacturing.
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Tune In: Secretary Lightsey talks EV transition, autonomous driving and the future of S.C.’s auto industry
Secretary Harry Lightsey recently had the opportunity to discuss all things automotive on an episode of The Overtake podcast.
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S.C.’s top automakers come together to talk auto revolution

Nephron Nitrile celebrates milestone with equipment delivery
Nephron Nitrile is one step closer to production after a massive del