As the lead entity for SC NEXUS, S.C. Commerce continues advancing the tech hub as the agency’s leadership team is spending the day learning about the tech hub’s projects to enhance grid resiliency. Just last week, SC NEXUS was awarded $45 million to help bring new energy technologies to market quickly. Learn more: scnexus.org
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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. From site selection assistance to community development and infrastructure improvement grant offerings, to export and trade support, S.C. Commerce fosters success for both new and existing businesses, alike. Consistently recognized as a Top State for Doing Business (Area Development, 2023), and regularly lauded for its favorable business environment, hear directly from South Carolina CEOs about the impact of doing business in the Palmetto State: www.sclaunchtolegacy.com
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http://www.sccommerce.com/
External link for South Carolina Department of Commerce
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- Government Administration
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbia, SC
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- Government Agency
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- 1920
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- economic development, small business, investment, and job creation
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Columbia, SC 29201, US
Employees at South Carolina Department of Commerce
Updates
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Reminder: The application window for S.C. Commerce’s Regional Technology and Innovation Tech Hub Executive Director closes Tuesday, July 9. Help lead the future of advanced energy in South Carolina and beyond. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3RWFKAl
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Fourth of July celebrations are underway at the U.S. Consulate in Munich, where a commemorative BMW marking the S.C. Commerce Europe Office’s 50th anniversary is on display. Thank you to the U.S. Consulate General Munich for the invitation to celebrate Independence Day along with the strong transatlantic partnership between Germany and the United States.
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Today is an exciting day for the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) Tech Hub, which received $45 million in federal funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. More information about the Tech Hub’s funding will follow.
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So far in 2024, South Carolina remains the leading destination for people on the move. Both Myrtle Beach and Greenville are in the top 10 cities for inbound movers. See how the state compares to others: https://lnkd.in/gR9bfx-D
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S.C. Commerce is #hiring an executive director for the state’s Regional Technology and Innovation Tech Hub, SC NEXUS. Help drive the future of advanced energy throughout the state and beyond. The application window closes Tuesday, July 9, 2024: https://lnkd.in/eMBBSr6G
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It’s the perfect time for your business to find its next home — where “launch to legacy” success can be built in any industry and any community, at any time. See South Carolina’s feature from Trade & Industry Development: https://lnkd.in/g_z7QPRf
South Carolina: Launching a Legacy
tradeandindustrydev.com
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Schneider Electric announced the company’s combined investment of $23.8 million and 280 new jobs to expand operations in Richland and Oconee counties during SelectUSA earlier this week — a testament to the profound impact of FDI statewide. From left to right, S.C. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel, U.S. Ambassador to France Denise Bauer, Schneider Electric President of North American Operations Aamir Paul and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Arun Venkataraman attended the announcement at the South Carolina booth. We are proud to be a part of Schneider Electric’s continued growth, supporting the company from launch to legacy.
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The Volkswagen Group’s Wolfsburg plant is the heart of the company’s global automotive dominance. Earlier today, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, S.C. Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey, and S.C. Commerce’s Europe Office leadership joined Volkswagen leadership to tour the company’s mega facility, which boasts the title of the world’s largest single car manufacturing complex. The Volkswagen Group is among the most innovative visionaries in the modern automotive industry and also the parent company of one our state’s newest members, Scout Motors Inc. South Carolina is excited to partner with yet another of the world’s best companies in vehicle manufacturing to bolster one of the state’s leading economic industries.
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