The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the recipients of its 2026 Relentless Challenge grants, which totaled more than $760,000 granted to 14 projects across the state. The Relentless Challenge is a...
Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and South Carolina Ports announced that the state’s 2025 export sales grew 1.5 percent, reaching $38.5 billion — the highest value in seven years — as reported...
Georg Utz, Inc., a plastic container manufacturer, announced it selects Sumter County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The approximately $40 million investment will create 50 new jobs. Founded in 2003, Georg Utz, Inc. is...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Hunt Benefits & Associates, Inc., and Tenaglia & Associates, Inc., collectively dba Hunt Financial Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Operating from...
The Lancaster County Economic Development department received a grant for an undisclosed amount from Comporium in late December 2025. "As a locally rooted company and an active part of the Lancaster County community, we believe it's important to...
Gov. Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce released its 2025 industry recruitment results, marking a milestone, officials said, for rural economic development. From January to December 2025, South Carolina...
PricewaterhouseCoopers report details comprehensive economic impact during construction, on-going operations
WhiteWater Express Car Wash acquires Time to Shine Car Wash, a leading operator in South Carolina with eight locations in Charleston and four in Columbia.
South Carolina Research Authority announces organizational changes that officials say enable it to provide more support to state's academic research, development, and innovation startups.
Project to support 1,000 new jobs and more than $1 billion in investments
Field Shield, Haruki, Horse Spot, Joules AI, LouLou AI, and X-ION Energy were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies, with others receiving additional grant funding.
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, on Oct. 30, 2025, announces that the State Treasurer’s Office investments generated $1.7 billion in earnings over the past year.
Surging growth in Greenville-Spartanburg drives South Carolina's industrial market as the state continues to emerge from a 2024 slowdown, according to a 25Q3 industrial report from Colliers.
Santee Cooper Board of Directors, on Oct. 24, 2025, approves letter of intent with Brookfield Asset Management to guide final negotiations with Brookfield concerning Fairfield nuclear units.
Experience Columbia Sc announces new tourism statistics showing that visitation to the region reached 17.3 million visitors in 2024, up from 16.4 million the previous year.
Micro distilleries offer creativity while dealing with legal restrictions
Event marks expansion of company's roots in South Carolina
The city of Orangeburg, South Carolina, is awarded a $4,388,494 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Initiative projected to support 1,000 supplier jobs, spur $368 million of additional local investment
The City of Cayce announces successfully securing over $4.5 million in grant funding in recent years, impacting long-term initiatives like public safety, infrastructure, and amenities.