South Carolina Department of Commerce focuses on economic development, business attraction, and providing support for industries in South Carolina, self-described as the headquarters of American innovation.

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South Carolina Department of Commerce | 30,030 followers on LinkedIn. 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.

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Director of Product Development at South Carolina Department of Commerce

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Japan and South Carolina have strong ties, with the nation regularly ranking as a leading source of FDI and bilateral trade. Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey recently represented the Palmetto State at the 2024 Southeast United States (SEUS)-Japan meeting where diplomacy, business relationships and existing Japanese companies were celebrated.

Congratulations to Harbor Freight Tools on establishing a new operation in Anderson County. Learn more at bit.ly/3Z6n4lH .

Congratulations to OhmIQ on expanding operations in Charleston County. Learn more at bit.ly/4enAEVU .

Congratulations to Le Creuset on expanding operations in Hampton County. Learn more at bit.ly/3UHjhsl .

Every South Carolina business has a "Launch to Legacy" story to share. Local businesses are invited to share theirs for a chance to be featured in future marketing campaigns: https://lnkd.in/eMYC7qiM

An enterprise agency within S.C. Commerce, Palmetto Railways keeps freight moving and plays a crucial role in helping businesses stay on track in South Carolina. Palmetto Railways Director of Industrial Development Jennifer Brown is a legacy builder in the Lowcountry and beyond, ready to serve current and future Class III short line rail customers. Meet South Carolina’s state-owned rail service: https://lnkd.in/eDVEbFPz

A recent report on leading life sciences manufacturing talent placed Greenville, S.C., among the top 20 markets in the nation. South Carolina will showcase its life sciences sector, including local talent development programs, at MEDICA - Leading International Trade Fair November 11-14 in Dusseldorf. Find South Carolina at Hall 15 / Booth F02-9, or read the full talent report: https://lnkd.in/eXRRdkYn Rymedi , RX Industries , TacMed Solutions™ , Rhythmlink International, LLC , Inspire Agency , SCbio , Charleston Regional Development Alliance , Moore & Van Allen PLLC

We were honored to welcome South Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey to Laurens County today. Following a productive lunch and engaging discussions about local developments, Nucor Corporation generously hosted our group for a company overview and tour of their Laurens facility which produces insulated metal panels. #TeamSouthCarolina #econdev #industry #GrowLaurensCounty

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Passionate about supporting South Carolina’s business community? S.C. Commerce is #hiring an Existing Industry Program Manager to join its Business Services team and help companies throughout their “launch to legacy” journey. The application window closes Tuesday, Nov. 12: https://lnkd.in/e9pz9KN6

Part of the South Carolina Department of Commerce ’s work to ensure South Carolina’s sustained advantage requires being adaptable and forward-thinking. Our agency is proud to work with industry partners, like Sustain SC , to help businesses in every industry achieve their goals – including sustainability goals that will help keep South Carolina the best state to live, work and play for generations to come. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Sustainability Symposium and accept this award in person. It was also an honor to moderate a discussion on the impressive innovations in #sustainability already underway throughout our state. Thank you for the great conversations, Suzanne Dickerson , Dennis Kunz , Sam Packard and Dr. Arunachalam Lakshminarayanan !

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