South Carolina’s manufacturing and pharmaceutical employers continue pouring new investment into the state to capitalize on its competitive costs, logistics, and workforce. Between 2011 and 2026, the Palmetto State announced more than 1,600...
What could Greenville look like in 2050, and what must we do today to ensure more residents share in its prosperity? That’s what 100 business and civic leaders set out to explore through the Greenville Chamber’s “Big Bets” series. Over the past...
Rare earth minerals and permanent magnets are key to a range of critical industries including defense and aerospace, AI infrastructure, the manufacturing of semiconductors, automotives, robotics, and medical devices. USA Rare Earth’s recently...
South Carolina added jobs at a faster pace in September, extending a yearlong stretch of employment growth across the state. Payroll employment grew 2.3% over the past year, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, with...
SC’s state-run small business incubator will help startups develop new technologies and land government contracts.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the South Carolina District Office opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from South Carolina. National...
Georgetown County Economic Development and the Georgetown Economic Development Alliance will host its 2026 Fall Meeting, “From Vision to Investment,” on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club in...
Re:Build, an integrated engineering and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its advanced composites manufacturing operations in York County. The company’s approximately $20 million investment will create 150 skilled manufacturing and...
It’s no secret that rural communities face different realities and challenges than urban environments, from smaller populations to fewer large corporations that can provide employment. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, which covers Maryland,...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations, including the South Carolina Research Authority, through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership...
In August, South Carolina saw both job growth and home values increase, according to a new regional economic snapshot by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. "South Carolina's job growth accelerated in August, adding 10,800 jobs on net," said...
357 Brewers will officially break ground on Sept. 15 on an approximately $10 million dining, entertainment, and hospitality destination coming to a three-acre site at Grande Dunes Marina in Myrtle Beach. 357 Brewers is being designed as a place...
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased by 0.8 points to 89.4 (1985=100) in August, down from 90.2 in July. The Present Situation Index — based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market...
Thank you for that kind introduction, and for inviting me to join you today. I hope you’ve had a good summer, whether spending time with family, celebrating our 250th, watching the World Cup, or just enjoying the air conditioning. I spent time...
Preliminary analysis by NAFSA: Association of International Educators and JB International indicates a projected decline in international student enrollment for Fall 2026, with cascading effects on U.S. economic contribution and jobs supported....
Local governments in rural areas of South Carolina can compete for grant funds to help bring transformative projects to life. The Rural Development Initiative annual competitive grant program, administered by S.C. Commerce, will open soon....
The Greenville Chamber’s vision is a globally competitive Upstate economy where businesses succeed and people prosper. We believe that when people prosper, businesses win, too. One way the Greenville Chamber tracks our community’s prosperity is by...
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) has announced the launch of its new Energy Council, a member-led initiative that will bring together business leaders and industry experts to discuss the issues shaping South Carolina's energy...
Labor Market Conditions"South Carolina's job growth stalled in June, with a decline of 400 jobs on net. Many industries saw either flat or declining employment." – Bethany Greene Payroll employment in South Carolina declined by 400 jobs (0.0...
A reciprocal access agreement between four South Carolina entrepreneur support organizations (ESO Network) will provide seamless access to each organization’s coworking space and conference rooms for their founders and startup members. The newly...