Department of Commerce - Archived Headlines
- AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Monday, June 15, 2009 - 4th Annual Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Celebrate Success in Job Creation and Positive Economic Impact
- APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - The national theme for this year's observance is "Fair Housing: It's Not An Option, It's The Law."
- S.C. Department of Commerce Salutes Fair Housing Month
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - S.C. Department of Commerce Announces a Record-Breaking Year in 2007
Monday, January 14, 2008 - Recruitment Efforts Bring New Heights for Job Creation and Capital Investment;
More than 15,600 New Jobs and $4 billion in New Capital Investment Recruited
- Performance Food Group to Expand Its South Carolina Operations
Thursday, November 01, 2007 - Financial Shared Services Operations Brings 100 New Jobs to Lexington County
- National Choice Bakery to Locate Facility in Chesterfield County
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - Bagel Maker to Bring 140 New Jobs to the Area
- AmbioPharm, Inc. Opens Headquarters in North Augusta
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - Biotech Company to Create 50 Jobs Manufacturing Peptides
- South Carolina to Become Home to World’s Largest Plastic Bottle Recycling Plant
Friday, September 07, 2007 - Investment Agreement Between Spartanburg-based URRC
and The Coca-Cola Company Brings Jobs and Opportunity to S.C.
- A New South Carolina Industry Partner, Bericap Brings Jobs to Cherokee County
Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Specialized Plastic Manufacturer Becomes First Tenant in Upstate Corporate Industrial Park
- South Carolina Delegation Opens TSX and Launches State Office in Toronto
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - S.C. Canadian Office Will Bolster Trade Relations and Bilateral Investment Opportunities
- Over $11.6 Million in Community Development Block Grants Awarded to 13 South Carolina Communities
Thursday, August 09, 2007 - Grants to Benefit Thousands of South Carolinians
- Datran Announces U.S. Facility in Piedmont, S.C.
Thursday, May 31, 2007 - $5 Million Investment to Bring 70 New Jobs to Greenville County
- Gov. Sanford Joins Harsco Track Technologies in Announcing Largest-Ever Order, Totaling More Than $350 Million From China
Monday, May 21, 2007 - Signing ceremony for order held in Greenville
- Gov. Sanford and Sec. Taylor Welcome Assistant Sec. Wang and Chinese Delegation to South Carolina
Monday, May 21, 2007 - Visit Establishes First Ever MOU with S.C. and Finalizes Multi-Million Dollar Contract with Harsco Track Technologies
- BAE Systems Announces Expansion of S.C. Operations
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - Facility to Bring New Jobs to Aiken County
- S.C. Department of Commerce Salutes Fair Housing Month
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 2007 Marks the 39th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
- Starbucks Announces Intention to Build New U.S. Roasting Plant
Monday, April 09, 2007 - Calhoun County Facility to Roast, Package, and Ship Starbucks Premium Coffees to Southeast Markets
- adidas Group Announces New Facilities in S.C.
Friday, April 06, 2007 - $150 Million Investment Creates 1200 Jobs in Spartanburg County
- Google Inc. Officially Announces Plans to Open Data Center in S.C.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007 - $600 Million Investment Brings 200 New Jobs to Berkeley County
- South Carolina Celebrates Launch of Sprinter Van
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - DaimlerChrysler Kicks Off Production with Gov. Sanford at Ladson Facility
- South Carolina Recognized for Pro-Business Climate
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - State’s Economic Policies Praised for Retaining Jobs, Business
- South Carolina Announces New State Office in Toronto
Friday, March 16, 2007 - S.C. Canadian Office Will Recruit Investment and Bolster Trade Relations
- Department of Commerce Recognizes Accomplishments of Rural Leaders
Thursday, March 08, 2007 - Award winners saluted at Rural Summit
- Haier Announces Expansion of Camden Facility
Thursday, March 08, 2007 - New Product Launch Drives Expansion
- South Carolina’s 2006 Exports Soar
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - Exports Reveal Expansion and Opportunities in Developing Countries
- Lee County Welcomes New Manufacturer
Friday, February 16, 2007 - Carolina Metal Finishing to Create 40 New Jobs
- Cytec Announces Expansion in Greenville
Thursday, February 15, 2007 - Carbon Fiber Project Brings $150 Million Investment, 225 New Jobs
- Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc. to Expand Lexington County Manufacturing Operations
Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - Expansion Brings More Than 70 New Jobs, $25 Million Investment
- Staples, Inc. to Open New Office in Columbia, South Carolina
Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - Shared Services Center to Bring 250 New Jobs, Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Richland County
- Kennametal Breaks Ground in South Carolina
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - Facility Brings 100 New Jobs to Lancaster County
- SC Rural Summit Scheduled for March 5-6 in North Charleston
Thursday, January 11, 2007 - Conference to focus on community development for a changing world
- South Carolina Leads US in Recycling Tires
Friday, January 05, 2007 - 8.2 million tires recycled in 2005
- Sun Paper to Locate in Owings Industrial Park
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 35-40 employees to be hired
- Bridgestone Firestone SC Plans Upgrades in Aiken
Friday, December 08, 2006 - Graniteville Plant will invest $33 million in new equipment
- Global Investment Recovery, Inc. Opens and Expands Salley, SC Electronics Recycling Facility
Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - International recycler grows in South Carolina
- South Carolina Scores First Drama Television Series
Monday, December 04, 2006 - “Army Wives” starring Kim Delaney and Catherine Bell picked up
- 3V To Expand Georgetown Facility
Thursday, November 30, 2006 - Company plans to invest $15 million, create 20 jobs
- Vanna White Comes Home
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - "Wheel of Fortune” to Tape in Charleston
- KAYDON® Bearings Expands Second Sumter Plant
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - Company to invest $18 million and create 50 new jobs
- Expansion Magazine Ranks Six SC Metro Areas as Tops for Logistics
Monday, November 20, 2006 - South Carolina has Second Highest Showing in Southeast
- Newman Technology Breaks Ground on New Facility
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - $4 Million Aiken County Company Expansion Creates 40 Jobs
- George Clooney Coming to SC for New Film Project
Monday, November 06, 2006 - Romantic Comedy To Start Production in Upstate in 2007
- SC Recycling Companies Recognized at Awards Ceremony
Friday, November 03, 2006 - Industries Active in Recycling Also Highlighted
- ACI Industries to Locate in Laurens
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - Ceramic Manufacturer to invest $10 million, employ 100
- Faurecia Adds New Product Line in Fountain Inn
Thursday, October 26, 2006 - $24 Million investment to add 50 jobs in Laurens County
- Medical Management Facility to Open in Beaufort
Friday, October 20, 2006 - CareCore National’s new facility to employ 300
- Plastics Manufacturer to Open Chester Facility
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - Poly-America to invest $100 million, create 400 jobs
- International Specialty Materials Manufacturer to Open Facility in Bishopville
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - Company to invest $16 million and employ 100 in Lee County in 2007
- South Carolina Attracts Major Film Project
Monday, October 09, 2006 - Production Attracted By SC Film Commission Efforts
- Feature Film to be Filmed in Florence County
Monday, October 09, 2006 - Suburban-based suspense film will star Liv Tyler
- Commerce Announces 3rd Annual Recycling Business Forum
Monday, October 09, 2006 - Event to bring businesses in $6.5 billion industry together
- April is Fair Housing Month
Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - The national theme for this year’s observance is “Fair Housing: It’s Not An Option, It’s The Law”.