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Strategically located halfway between New York and Miami, South Carolina is centrally located on the Eastern Seaboard of the US.

SC Commerce has a long and successful track record of helping international companies establish, relocate and expand business operations in the US and North American markets.

170,000+

South Carolinians
employed

10%

of the state's private
industry employment

1,100+

Operations of international
firms operating in SC

Our presence in Europe and Asia helps us provide customized services to international businesses, including:

  • Trade Assistance: Realize the benefits of international trade
  • Site Selection: Identification of suitable communities, sites and buildings
  • Training Programs: Access to technical and workforce training programs

Plus additional advisory and support services, including:

  • Detailed information on industry sectors and operating costs
  • Introduction to the state’s pro-business environment
  • Government assistance, language interpretation and customary procedures
  • On-the-ground points of contact

Global Firms

More than 1,100 operations of international firms (and growing) call South Carolina home. Majority-owned, foreign-affiliated companies employ more than 170,000 South Carolinians—10% of the state's private industry employment.

A few of the foreign-affiliated companies located
in the Palmetto State

Foreign Country Map

Industry Webinar Videos

Korea: S.C. Advanced Manufacturing Webinar - October 2021
Japan: Aerospace Composite Material Market Outlook - The Origin of South Carolina - June 2021
India: Opportunities in S.C. Life Sciences - June 2021
S.C. Introduction to the Life Sciences Industry - May 2021
South Carolina Introduction for Scandinavian Firms - April 2021
Europe: Aviation Industry Perspective Webinar - April 2021
Japan: S.C. Commerce/JETRO - Digital Investment Initiative for U.S. State Governments - April 2021
Korea: S.C. Healthcare Webinar - March 19, 2021
India: Opportunities in S.C. Aerospace and Defense - February 2021
China: Investment for Opportunities in S.C. - November 17, 2020
Europe: S.C. Life Science Industry - November 10, 2020
Korea: Investment Opportunities in S.C. - October 25, 2020 (Korean & English)
Europe: S.C. Agribusiness Sector Webinar - October 15, 2020
India: S.C. Chemicals and Plastics Sector - October 13, 2020
Europe: S.C. Automotive Industry Webinar - October 7, 2020
India: Opportunities in S.C. Textiles - July 28, 2020
India: Opportunities in S.C. Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing - November 2020