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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6 million in the project, creating 35 new jobs.

S.C. Department of Commerce unveils new website

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce today announced the launch of its brand new website, which offers companies of all sizes a new view of the resources available to them.

Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County.

Secretary Hitt: Showcasing South Carolina to the World

As the calendar officially turns to spring, more than just the sun will start to shine brighter on South Carolina.

GE Healthcare expanding its Florence County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – GE Healthcare is expanding its existing magnet resonance imaging (MRI) components production operations in Florence County.

Ackerson-Stevens expanding Greenwood County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ackerson-Stevens Inc. (ASI), a lumber company and manufacturer of custom moldings and flooring accessories, is expanding its existing Greenwood County operations.

Dominion establishing new solar farm in Jasper County

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S.C. Department of Commerce holds annual South Carolina Rural Summit

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7 for the 2017 South Carolina Rural Summit.

Secretary Hitt: New Inland Port Making Waves in S.C.

When asked about his key to success, entrepreneur Walt Disney once said, "We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things." Here in the Palmetto State, Team South Carolina is always trying different strategies and blazing new trails.

MP Husky expanding its Greenville County manufacturing operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MP Husky, one of the leading manufacturers of Cable Tray and Cable Bus systems in the United States and Canada, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Greenville County.

Secretary Hitt: Industries are Thriving in the Palmetto State

This month, we celebrate the anniversary of two important events in the state's recent economic development history.

Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive or

AVX Corporation expanding Greenville County presence

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AVX Corporation (AVX), a provider of electronic components for a variety of applications, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County to accommodate the company’s continued g

Southern Current establishing solar facility in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Current LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced that it will be launching a new solar energ

Secretary Hitt: International Success Like Never Before

Recently referred to as an "industrial powerhouse" by esteemed Wells Fargo economist Mark Vitner, South Carolina has enjoyed unprecedented economic growth over the last six years; and, as a result, our businesses are having international success like never before.