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Message from Secretary Hitt: Recognizing Veterans Day in S.C.

From the Lowcountry to the Upstate and everywhere in-between, nothing has a larger impact on Team South Carolina than the current and fo

Small Business: S.C. Commerce Forms Partnership with Small Business Administration

It’s often said that economic development is a team sport.

Team S.C. to Host Governor's Opportunity Zones Summit in 2019

In 2017, Congress passed legislation to establish a new community development program – Opportunity Zones.

Message from Secretary Hitt: On the Cutting-Edge of Logistics

In South Carolina, we make things.

State of South Carolina announces partnership with Fraunhofer Institute

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C.

Carolina Poly, Inc. expanding its Chester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carolina Poly, Inc., a venture of Poly-America, one of the largest polyethylene film manufacturers in the United States, is expanding its Chester County operations.

Nucor Building Systems expanding Lexington County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nucor Building Systems, a leading manufacturer of custom, pre-engineered metal building systems, is growing its existing operations in Lexington County.

Existing Industry: Future of Life Sciences Discussed at Annual SCBIO Event

This week, hundreds of life sciences industry executives, government officials and education leaders descended on Charleston, S.C.

Innovation: Office of Innovation Hosts Rally, Opens Nominations Process

When many intelligent people are gathered in one place, good things are bound to happen.

Message from Secretary Hitt: A Milestone for S.C.'s Innovative Inland Port

Five years ago last week, a revolutionary new tool was added to our economic development arsenal. When the S.C.

Nutramax Laboratories expanding Lancaster County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nutramax Laboratories and its family of companies, a leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplement products for people and their pets, are expanding operations in Lancaster County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Offering Global Connectivity

In economic development, it's no secret that companies locate where they feel they can be profitable and have success.

British Airways unveils plans for non-stop air service between South Carolina and the U.K.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – British Airways, a full-service global airline, today announced plans for new, non-stop air service between London’s Heathrow Airport and the Charleston International Airport.

Huvis Indorama Advanced Materials launching operations in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C.

Green Energy Biofuel locating new facility in Aiken County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Green Energy Biofuel today announced plans to locate a new recycling facility in Aiken County.