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Message from Secretary Hitt: Exporters Set Another Record in 2017

Long before companies like Michelin and BMW established significant manufacturing operations in the Palmetto State, South Carolinians we

Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tradewind Energy – one of the largest independent wind and solar project development companies in the U.S. – is launching a new, $89 million solar production facility in Orangeburg County.

DMA Holdings locating new operations in Marion County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – DMA Holdings, Inc. (DMA), an established supplier to the North American automotive parts aftermarket, is locating new operations in Marion County. With a $4.7 million investment, the company is projected to create 34 new jobs.

South Carolina export sales top $32 billion in 2017, achieve eighth consecutive record year

COLUMBIA, S.C. – For the eighth consecutive year, the State of South Carolina set a record for total export sales in 2017. Today, Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the S.C.

Message from Secretary Hitt: More Opportunities for S.C. Businesses

In 2016, esteemed Wells Fargo economist Mark Vitner referred to South Carolina as an "industrial powerhouse." While a remarkable accolade for

Van Dyke’s Restorers, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Van Dyke’s Restorers, Inc., a provider of products for home renovation projects, is expanding operations in Greenwood County to accommodate its continued growth. The company is projected to create 31 new jobs over the next five years.

Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of 26 acres at the former Navy base in North Charleston, S.C.

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Orangeburg County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), Inc., a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Orangeburg County.

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun County.

International: Getting to Know South Korea Office Managing Director Jonathan Cleave

More than four decades ago, the State of South Carolina established its first international presence with an office in Europe.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Collaboration was Key to 2017 Success

American businessman James Cash Penney once said, "The keystone of successful business is cooperation." Having just completed yet anothe

FOMAS, Inc. growing existing York County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to create more than 10 new jobs in the coming years.

State of South Carolina announces 2017 industry recruitment results

COLUMBIA, S.C. –The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2017 industry recruitment results. In total, the state won 157 economic development projects last year, accounting for $5.24 billion in capital investment and 18,445 new jobs.

Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.'s Growing International Footprint

In the summer of 1975, the S.C.

MED-ALLY locating new operations in Berkeley County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MED-ALLY, a privately-held medical device manufacturer, is locating new operations in Berkeley County. The $2.38 million investment is expected to create 90 new jobs.