News

Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Georg Utz, Inc., a plastic container manufacturer, today announced it selects Sumter County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Coastal Precast Systems selects Laurens County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Coastal Precast Systems, LLC (Coastal Precast Systems), a manufacturer of precast and prestressed concrete components for bridge and marine infrastructure, today announced it selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina operation.

Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite), a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor, today announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County.

Huwell US Inc. selects Cherokee County for first US operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Huwell US Inc. (Huwell), a cosmetics and hair care products manufacturer, today announced it selects Cherokee County for its first U.S. operation.

Cyclic Materials selects Chesterfield County for first East Coast operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cyclic Materials, a leader in recycling solutions for rare earth elements, today announced it selects Chesterfield County to establish the company’s first East Coast operation.

JGB Brothers LLC establishes operations in Bamberg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – JGB Brothers LLC (JGB Brothers), a food fibers manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Bamberg County.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Global Business Development director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today the promotion of Julie Kunkle to serve as the director of global business development (GBD). Kunkle will lead the department’s international and domestic recruitment efforts.

South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $9.12 billion in 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2025 industry recruitment results, marking a milestone for rural economic development.

SC NEXUS receives federal approval to expand across South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved a request to expand the geographic footprint of SC NEXUS for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) to include the entire state of South Carolina.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Dorothy Weaver has joined the agency as the director of marketing and communications.

Ironline Metals expands Hampton County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ironline Metals, a precision manufacturer of steel framing products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Hampton County.

More than $12M awarded to improve communities across SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Communities throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than $12 million for public improvement projects and vital equipment needs.

MCIS selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mission Critical Interior Solutions, Inc. (MCIS), a data center solutions contractor and manufacturer, today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s

Fenner Precision Polymers selects Cherokee County for new South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fenner Precision Polymers (Fenner), a leader in reinforced polymer technology, today announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s new South Carolina oper

Coastal Ready Mix establishing operations in Horry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Coastal Ready Mix, a concrete manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $4.6 million investment will create 19 new jobs.