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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.

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.

International: Foreign Direct Investment Fueling SC Economy

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

International: Global Connectivity Continues to Grow in South Carolina

The globalization of the U.S.

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

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

On Wednesday, South Carolina celebrated its 230th birthday.

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.

Sunstrand, LLC locating new production operations in Florence County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sunstrand, LLC today announced it is locating new biomaterial manufacturing operations in Florence County. The company is projected to bring $8.4 million of capital investment, leading to the creation of 42 new jobs.

RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation creating 1,100 jobs at new York County corporate headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C. – RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, a mortgage-servicing company that delivers innovative solutions for managing residential mortgages, today announced that its new corporate headquarters will be located in York County.