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2024 SC Export Sales

South Carolina’s Export Sales Total $38 Billion in 2024

March 3, 2025

South Carolina’s exports reached $38 billion in total sales in 2024, and South Carolina is the nation’s No. 1 exporter of completed passenger vehicles, and remains the nation’s No. 1 exporter of tires for 10 consecutive years.

TOPICS: Manufacturing, Rankings & Recognitions, Automotive
Bridge on Swamp Rabbit Trail

Upstate South Carolina’s Swamp Rabbit Trail

June 17, 2024

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is a walking, biking and running trail that promotes sustainability and economic growth across the region.

TOPICS: Business, Rankings & Recognitions, Workforce Attraction, sustainability
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SC’s 2023 Industry Recruitment is Second-Highest in History

January 4, 2024

South Carolina has announced its 2023 industry recruitment results as the second-highest in state history. The Palmetto State saw $9.22 billion in capital investment, 14,120 jobs and 81 projects.

TOPICS: #TeamUpstate, Global Competitiveness, Business Recruitment
Map of Top Metros in the United States

Upstate Wins Two No. 1 Rankings in Site Selection Magazine

March 10, 2023

The Upstate has won two No. 1 rankings in Site Selection Magazine’s Top Metros: Spartanburg came in 1st in projects per capita, and Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin won 1st for total projects. The rankings were among “Tier 2” communities with populations between 200,000 and 1 million.

TOPICS: Business Recruitment, Rankings & Recognitions

CNC Operator Takes Control of Her Career

October 4, 2022

Upstate mom Lynn Rogers has launched a career with automotive manufacturer ZF following a 4-month training program. It’s an example of how individuals can Skill Up and Move Up with short-term training for in-demand technical occupations.

TOPICS: Skilled Workforce, Workforce Development, Talent