Business success in South Carolina
Businesses across industries and regions are growing, expanding and innovating in South Carolina. These stories highlight real outcomes supported by collaboration between companies, communities and economic development partners.
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Featured success stories
BMW chose South Carolina to build one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing plants. This was genius — finally, people got to work in the place they love.
Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President & CEO, BMW Manufacturing
South Carolina produces world-class leaders, designers and engineers. And with the robust tech school system and low corporate tax rate, success is South Carolina.
Howard Coker, President and CEO, Sonoco
“South Carolina is a great place to work — and be, and live.”
Melanie McLane, Director of Human Resources at Arthrex Manufacturing
Every success story is different
Harbor Freight Tools Success story
See how Harbor Freight Tools found a home in rural South Carolina where they could build a strong workforce, grow exponentially and thrive in the distribution and logistics sector.
LaserForm & Machine Success story
See how metal fabrication and laser cutter specialist LaserForm & Machine continues to expand its operation with the support of South Carolina’s economic development team.
Michelin Success story
Discover how Michelin North America found a long-term home in South Carolina and led the state to become #1 in tire production and the export sales of tires.
Milo’s Tea Company Success story
Learn how Milo’s opened a South Carolina beverage manufacturing facility to support regional retail distribution and encourage continued growth.
Nupi Americas Success story
Learn how Nupi Americas continues to expand plastic fabrication capabilities in rural South Carolina to serve US customers and limit the need to import goods from Italy.
Ritedose Success story
From opening its state-of-the-art sterile “blow-fill-seal” facility to more recent expansion, understand how Ritedose has partnered with SC to become a leading player in the state’s life sciences.
Rolls-Royce Success story
Discover how Rolls-Royce Solutions America’s growth is a win for SC’s strategic priorities, targeting opportunities in advanced energy and manufacturing.
Schneider Electric Success story
Understand why benefits like readySC™ industry-specific training programs, a robust manufacturing workforce and a probusiness economy keep global powerhouse Schneider Electric investing in SC.
Scout Motors Success story
Get a glimpse of the partnership between Scout Motors and SC that transformed the Midlands region with not only industry and 4,000+ jobs, but protected acreage next to the Congaree National Park.
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