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, since 2011, the Palmetto State has ranked among top three in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign investment on a per capita basis, according to IBM-Plant Location International. Additionally, in five of seven years, the state has won the Gold Shovel Award from Area Development magazine; and, in 2017, the state was recognized as Business Facilities'​ State of the Year. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.

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South Carolina Department of Commerce

Harry M. Lightsey III

Mark Hendrick

Kelly Coakley

Christopher Huffman

Annie Caggiano

Patrick Jarvis

Karen B. Manning

Doug Foster

The Business Development and Economic Affairs team at the South Carolina Department of Commerce focuses on attracting new businesses to the state and supporting the growth of existing ones. This involves international trade facilitation, foreign direct investment, workforce development, and maintaining robust industry relations. The team collaborates with global partners and local institutions to drive economic prosperity and innovation in South Carolina.

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