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S.C. Commerce Names New Global Business Development Director

On April 1, 2024, S.C. Commerce named Annie Caggiano the agency’s new Global Business Development director. Caggiano, who is on her second stint with S.C. Commerce and previously served as a business recruitment manager, brings nearly 20 years of economic development experience to the role.

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Nurturing Statewide Innovation

April is South Carolina Innovation Awareness Month, a celebration of the state’s rapidly growing technology and innovation ecosystem.
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Matica Group establishing first North American manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Matica Group (Matica), a global identity and payment solutions provider, today announced it is establishing its first North American manufacturing operation in Spartanburg County.
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Gnosis Freight expands operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C.Gnosis Freight, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics software, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $438,500 investment will create 51 new jobs over the next several years.

Founded in Charleston in 2017, the company’s Container Lifecycle Management platform combines supply chain visibility and execution software to help companies track and manage shipping containers from booking through empty return.

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EnerSys intends to grow South Carolina footprint by establishing new operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C.EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, today announced it plans to grow the company’s South Carolina footprint by establishing new operations in Greenville County. The $500 million investment has the potential to create 500 new jobs.

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Omron Automation selects Spartanburg County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C.Omron Automation (OMRON), a global leader in industrial automation technology, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $9.2 million investment will create 162 new jobs in five years.

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SC Department of Commerce announces 2024 Relentless Challenge grant awards

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the recipients of its 2024 Relentless Challenge grant, which totaled $880,000 granted to 15 projects around the state.
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South Carolina achieves impressive economic development in 2023, including $9.22B announced capital investment

On the heels of a record-setting 2022, economic development throughout South Carolina showed few signs of slowing down in 2023. On Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, S.C. Commerce announced its 2023 recruitment results, highlighted by a total capital investment of $9.22 billion — the second-highest amount in state history.

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OneH2 expands US footprint with first South Carolina operation in York County

OneH2, a leader in sustainable hydrogen solutions, today announced it is expanding its U.S. footprint by establishing the company’s first South Carolina operation in York County. The $16 million investment will create 87 new jobs by 2026.

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QTS Data Centers establishing first South Carolina operations in York County

QTS Data Centers (QTS), a leading global provider of colocation data center infrastructure and related services, today announced it will establish operations in York County. The $1 billion investment is the company’s first South Carolina facility and will help establish a technology hub in York County. 

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