Economic Development
You won’t find a more hospitable or business-friendly climate than South Carolina.
Products & Services
Manufacturing in S.C.
South Carolina Department of Commerce
South Carolina produces some of the most complex products in the world. Each time a finished product rolls off an assembly line in the state - whether it be ...
SC Commerce Export and Trade Services
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Companies of all sizes work with SC Commerce to develop and grow export markets throughout the world. Our presence in five foreign countries allows us to bui...
People
Carla Edwards
South Carolina Department of Commerce
International Trade Manager
Christophe Bezou
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Deputy Managing Director, S.C. Dept. of Commerce, Europe Office
Debbie Moise
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Marketing Manager
Ryan Melvin
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Project Manager
Description
As South Carolina's leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. S.C. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as BMW, Boeing, Continental, Giti Tire, LPL Financial Holdings, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Samsung, Toray and Volvo Cars and also supports startups, small and existing business, innovation and rural development initiatives. S.C. Commerce partners with the S.C. Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the state. With a strong international footprint, the Palmetto State has consistently been among the top in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign direct investment on a per capita basis – recognized by multiple economic development publications for its pro-business climate. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.
