SC Commerce promotes economic opportunity for individuals and businesses through initiatives like workforce training.
As a national leader in foreign direct investment, the state extends its global reach with offices in Europe and Asia that help existing companies in developing export markets.
Harry M. Lightsey III
Secretary of Commerce
Ashely Teasdel
Deputy Secretary of Commerce
Providing safe, efficient and cost-effective rail solutions to facilitate the movement of freight and support economic development efforts.
Coordination of economic development efforts by state agencies involved in the recruitment of new business and the expansion of current enterprises throughout the state.
Coordination of workforce development efforts have transferred to the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW).