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JW Aluminum investing $255 million in Berkeley County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – JW Aluminum, a manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum products, today announced plans to expand its existing Berkeley County operations.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Laying the Foundation for Economic Development

Since 2011, Team South Carolina has recruited more than $33 billion in capital investment and 122,000 new jobs.

ICL expanding its Dorchester County manufacturing operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ICL, a leading global supplier of specialty minerals and chemicals, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Dorchester County.

International: Foreign Direct Investment Fueling SC Economy

For most of its history, South Carolina has benefited from a globally-connected economy.

Carolina Textile Care, LLC launching new operations in Hampton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carolina Textile Care, LLC today announced plans to construct a new commercial laundry plant in Hampton County. The company’s $7.3 million investment is projected to create 50 new jobs.

Existing Industry: Team S.C. Continues to Advance Life Sciences Industry

In July 2016, S.C. Commerce formed a partnership with the S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Being Prepared in South Carolina

Although the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially kick off until June 1, the National Hurricane Center named its first tropical

Koops, Inc. expanding Greenville County manufacturing operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Koops, Inc., a manufacturer of automation systems, is growing its existing Greenville County production operations. The company’s $2.2 million investment is projected to create 20 new jobs over the next five years.

Southern Current launching new solar project in Aiken County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new facility in Aiken County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Military Impact on S.C.

On Wednesday, South Carolina celebrated its 230th birthday.

International: Global Connectivity Continues to Grow in South Carolina

The globalization of the U.S.

Two complete S.C. Economic Development Institute in May

COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Friday, May 18, two local leaders completed the S.C. Economic Development Institute (Institute). Anna DeLage of the S.C.

International: Team South Carolina Hosts Cultural Awareness Event

South Carolina is home to 1,200 operations of foreign-based firms, employing a nation-leading seven percent of the state’s workfo

Valagro launching new production facility in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Valagro, a producer of biostimulants and fertilizers for the agriculture industry, is launching its new production operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $14 million investment is projected to create 47 new, high-skilled jobs.

Carolina Composites to expand Pioneer Boats manufacturing operations in Colleton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carolina Composites, doing business as Pioneer Boats, has announced that the company will expand its existing operations in Walterboro, S.C.