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Nurturing Statewide Innovation

April is South Carolina Innovation Awareness Month, a celebration of the state’s rapidly growing technology and innovation ecosystem.

S.C. Commerce Names New Global Business Development Director

On April 1, 2024, S.C. Commerce named Annie Caggiano the agency’s new Global Business Development director. Caggiano, who is on her second stint with S.C.

Recognizing National Community Development Month

The South Carolina Community Development Block Grant Program (S.C. CDBG) is part of a nationwide coalition of entities supporting the development of low- and moderate-income communities through grant funding.

“Launch to Legacy” Stories Come in All Sizes

The Palmetto State is the new home of American innovation, and its small businesses are among the proven leaders in embracing change to enable sustained growth.

A Class of Its Own: Celebrating Rural South Carolina

The 2024 South Carolina Rural Summit gathered local economic development champions March 4-5, 2024, in North Augusta, S.C., to continue the advancement and promotion of rural communities.

Promoting Rural Development

In 2023, South Carolina announced its second-highest investment amount in state history — an impressive $9.22 billion.

South Carolina-Made Goods Delivered Around the World

Annual trade and export figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce put South Carolina’s 2023 export sales at $37.3 billion, defying a national trend where U.S. exports dropped 2.2% over the same timeframe.

Advancing Life Sciences, from Launch to Legacy

The life sciences industry is South Carolina’s fastest growing sector, accounting

Celebrating Economic Development Achievements, Opportunities

To recognize the innovations and talent supporting South Carolina in “advancing the future, now,” The 2024 Governor’s Economic Summit united state, business and community leaders Monday, Jan.

Committed to South Carolina's Business Community, from "Launch to Legacy"

Global industry is in the midst of transformational change, catalyzed by technological advancements and rapidly evolving markets.

A Driving Force Behind Economic Growth

The automotive industry has grown over several decades, establishing itself as one of South Carolina’s major economic drivers.

South Carolina achieves impressive economic development in 2023, including $9.22B announced capital investment

On the heels of a record-setting 2022, economic development throughout South Carolina showed few signs of slowing down in 2023. On Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, S.C.

South Carolina's Record-Breaking Year

In 2022, South Carolina saw record-breaking capital investment. Throughout the year, the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced $10.27 billion in capital investment across 120 projects, accounting for over 14,000 new jobs statewide.

2022 South Carolina wins and accomplishments

From record expansions to ribbon cuttings, 2022 has been a year of economic wins and celebrations in all corners of South Carolina. Not only has the state been successful in recruiting new industry, but S.C.'s existing companies continue to grow and thrive, expanding their footprints across the state. 

South Carolina’s economic ties with Japan highlighted at SEUS-Japan conference

South Carolina’s longtime relationship with Japan was on full display at the 44th annual Southeast United States (SEUS)-Japan Association in Florida last month.