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S.C. Commerce selects first executive director of the SC NEXUS Tech Hub

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SC NEXUS receives $45 million in federal funds to advance cyber-secure grid resilience technologies (GRT) and improve the clean energy supply chain. 

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Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation.

By attracting leaders in life sciences, electric vehicles, advanced energy and other emerging verticals, our state is making a difference and providing opportunities for businesses of all sizes.

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With one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the nation, low cost of living, and historically lower construction and automotive fuel costs than the national average, South Carolina is the ideal location for business growth and development.

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to our unique and convenient location.

Strategically located halfway between New York and Miami, the center of South Carolina is within 1,000 miles of 35 states and approximately two-thirds (207 million) of the entire U.S. population.

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From a skilled workforce

South Carolina's low unionization rate, competitive labor costs and rapid population growth create a strong and dependable workforce.

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to an envied quality of life.

With an incredible climate, South Carolina offers natural beauty, world-renowned events, a low cost of living and unparalleled location. 

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Advanced Manufacturing

HII selects Berkeley County to establish its first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – HII (NYSE: HII), a global defense provider, announced it selects Berkeley County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation through the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of W International SC, LLC and Vivid Empire SC, LLC (collectively, “W International”), a South Carolina-based complex metal fabricator specializing in the manufacture of shipbuilding structures, modules and assemblies.
Small Business

S.C. Commerce announces 2025 Relentless Challenge, StimulateSC grant awards

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the recipients of its 2025 Relentless Challenge and StimulateSC grants, which totaled more than $750,000 granted to 13 projects across the state.
Advanced Manufacturing

Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs.

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