South Carolina offers a welcoming culture, exceptional quality of life and beautiful scenery in every corner — making it not only a premier destination for business, but also an ideal place to live and raise a family. Discover the livability that makes the Palmetto State feel like home right away: https://lnkd.in/ewKk5Dcr
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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/
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- economic development, small business, investment, and job creation
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Congratulations to Signature Foods USA on establishing operations in Anderson County. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3NBvu1u.
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The InnoVision Awards organization, in partnership with a growing coalition of South Carolina innovation leaders, today announced the launch of the fourth annual South Carolina Innovation Awareness Month (IAM), returning throughout April 2026. The month-long celebration began with an exclusive IAM 2026 Kickoff Breakfast convening entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders committed to advancing South Carolina’s innovation ecosystem. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette was the keynote speaker. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3NSjtEW #IAM #SCIAM #SCInnovation #InnovationMonth #MadeInSC #SCInnovationAwarenessMonth #InnovationInSC
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Under new federal legislation, the Opportunity Zone program is now permanent, with updated eligibility requirements, benefits and other program aspects. Communities are encouraged to nominate census tracts for Opportunity Zone designation — and up to 25% of the state’s eligible census tracts may be nominated. Learn more and submit a nomination no later than June 1, 2026: https://lnkd.in/edhDztKd
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To honor the strong economic partnership between Germany and South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Commerce leadership welcomed a delegation from Bavaria, including Minister President Dr. Markus Soder, to the Statehouse today. Building on the November 2025 Joint Declaration of Intent, South Carolina remains committed to furthering the ties that have supported decades of collaborative trade and investment relations between Germany and the Palmetto State.
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In South Carolina, you can live, work and build your #headquarters in a place people love. Explore available headquarters and corporate office facilities with LocateSC — the state’s site selection tool — and discover your company’s next home. https://lnkd.in/gDiBy-rg
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Congratulations to AVM Group on establishing operations in Charleston County. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4sxF8Bl.
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Congratulations to Boeing on being named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in SC! South Carolina is proud to be the home of the 787 Dreamliner.
News Release: Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Named Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina https://lnkd.in/eNuxWq3C
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Congratulations to AMAROK on expanding operations in Richland County. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4rKeofA.
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This week, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel, SC NEXUS Executive Director Cristina Long Paredes, CEcD and members of S.C. Commerce’s Global Business Development team are in the United Kingdom, advancing partnerships to strengthen #energy resilience. With South Carolina's international office serving the U.K. and Republic of Ireland and SC NEXUS driving innovation in grid resilience, the delegation is working to build on an already strong diplomatic and #trade relationship – delivering real energy solutions on both sides of the Atlantic.
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