Congratulations to East Coast Warehouse & Distribution on establishing a new operation in Charleston County. Learn more at bit.ly/47huTHw.
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Government Administration
Columbia, SC 29,488 followers
About us
South Carolina is the new home and headquarters of American innovation — where businesses of all sizes and industries can find success, from “launch to legacy.” The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is dedicated to supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, because thriving companies build thriving communities. From site selection assistance to community development and infrastructure improvement grant offerings, to export and trade support, S.C. Commerce fosters success for both new and existing businesses, alike. Consistently recognized as a Top State for Doing Business (Area Development, 2023), and regularly lauded for its favorable business environment, hear directly from South Carolina CEOs about the impact of doing business in the Palmetto State: www.sclaunchtolegacy.com
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http://www.sccommerce.com/
External link for South Carolina Department of Commerce
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbia, SC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1920
- Specialties
- economic development, small business, investment, and job creation
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1201 Main Street
Suite 1600
Columbia, SC 29201, US
Employees at South Carolina Department of Commerce
Updates
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Congratulations to J&P Park, Inc. on expanding its operations in Greenwood County. Learn more at bit.ly/3Ze6z7f.
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The technology sector is accelerating around the world – what does that mean for South Carolina? The SC Decoded 2024 conference will unpack everything from AI and broadband, to cybersecurity and defense. Hear from SC NEXUS Executive Director Cristina Paredes, CEcD and S.C. Commerce Innovation Manager Nancy Conwell, economic development partners, local tech executives and more: https://lnkd.in/e-faX7q4
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Rail accessibility is a necessity for many manufacturing and supply chain operations. S.C. Commerce has compiled a roster of rail-served, greenfield sites throughout South Carolina, including those served directly by Palmetto Railways, the state's Class III Short Line rail provider. Start exploring the LocateSC site selection website to find your business’ next new home: https://lnkd.in/gRx7HbSa
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At S.C. Commerce, “Launch to Legacy” applies to more than just businesses. By helping bring the agency’s mission to life, our employees are building their own legacies while supporting economic development in communities across South Carolina. Interested in building your legacy? Explore available career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gcRHVtrH
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Collaboration is a staple of South Carolina’s economic success. It’s also central to the SC NEXUS Tech Hub, where public and private partners will advance grid resiliency technologies to fortify national security efforts. Learn more about SC NEXUS from S.C. Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey: https://lnkd.in/e-kncTXk
SC NEXUS awarded $45 million for grid cybersecurity technologies
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South Carolina Department of Commerce reposted this
On Wednesday, August 28, BMW Purchasing and Supplier Network Americas hosted the 2024 BMW Supplier Day at the Greenville Convention Center SC. The event, hosted by Senior Vice President Oliver Haase, welcomed Dr. Joachim Post, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, as well as the Governor of South Carolina, Henry McMaster (South Carolina Governor's Office). In attendance were 600+ supplier guests, business partners, and BMW management. The 5th year annual supplier summit included a celebration of 30 years of Plant Spartanburg; introducing Sky Foster as the moderator in the original BMW 3-series E36 "Signature Car", along with a presentation from Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC. One of the many highlights were vehicle showings by Canden Bliss Jackson of the latest BMW 3-series and BMW M2, 25th Anniversary BMW X5, all-new BMW X3, and BMW Motorrad motorcycles. The main focus of the day was on quality, a "Call for Quality"; with various presentations from BMW Senior Vice Presidents Oliver Haase, Martin Frensch, and Florian Weig, as well as two valued suppliers. Responsible for the event was Scott M. Trembly, stating, "This was absolutely one of my favorite moments working at BMW. The day had everything to offer from celebrations, to product showings, and of course addressing quality throughout our entire supply chain. Many thanks to our presenters and planning team who made the 2024 Supplier Day a huge success". #BMWGroup #BMWManufacturing #BMWSupplierDay #CallforQuality
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Congratulations to Meta on establishing a new operation in Aiken County. Learn more at bit.ly/4dGU2xN.
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Last week, Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey and S.C. Commerce’s international staff represented South Carolina at the 2024 Republic of Korea-Southeast U.S. Economic Partnership Conference. By celebrating and strengthening business relationships between South Korea and the Palmetto State, new economic opportunities can flourish. South Carolina prioritizes collaboration for the benefit of businesses and citizens, from established industries, like advanced manufacturing to emerging technologies, like advanced energy and grid resiliency. The state is proud to partner with South Korea to continue producing world-class goods, services and exports.
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South Carolina is full of businesses with unique “Launch to Legacy” stories to tell. Companies are invited to submit their stories for consideration to be featured in future S.C. Commerce marketing campaigns: https://bit.ly/471pq7G