South Carolina Department of Commerce

From its small-town origins to achieving Fortune 500 status and a global impact, this month, Sonoco is celebrating 125 years of success. The packaging giant has been headquartered in Hartsville, S.C., since its humble beginnings in 1899. Sonoco President and CEO Howard Coker shares the company’s “Launch to Legacy” success story, made possible in South Carolina. Explore more: https: www.sclaunchtolegacy.com

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster met with government leaders to ensure the state is ready to respond to a threatening hurricane. S.C. Commerce shared how we help businesses get up and running after a disaster. Supporting companies is part of being a trusted partner throughout the entire business life cycle – from launch to legacy.

Don’t just vacation in your favorite place when you can live and work where you love. Two South Carolina cities rank in the top 15 of U.S. News & World Report’s latest Best Places to Live ranking. From the Lowcountry to the Upstate, the Palmetto State has what you’re looking for: https://lnkd.in/d79Zkac

By 2030, projections show the new energy economy creating more than 14,000 jobs throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) is one of five advanced energy Tech Hubs nationwide. With a geographic focus in the Midlands and Upstate regions, SC NEXUS aims to source more than 40% of its jobs from underserved and rural local communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGRYJ4pg

To mark a decade of success in Sumter, S.C., Continental celebrated the unveiling of a new, state-of-the-art extruder line to advance production. Continental is a major contributor to South Carolina’s tire manufacturing industry, which regularly ranks among the state’s top exports. Cheers to Continental’s growing legacy in South Carolina!

South Carolina is home to the fastest-growing life sciences industry in the Southeast — also one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions. This week, the state’s industry is on display with a large presence at #BIO2024 in San Diego. Curious about what makes South Carolina one of the best places to launch a life sciences or biotech legacy? Stop by Booth 3849 in Hall E to hear directly from the 40+ local companies represented.

Calling all emerging life sciences companies in South Carolina! Registration is now open for SCbioDrive, an eight-week hybrid accelerator program. Applications for the inaugural cohort close Friday, June 28, 2024. Explore the program and apply: https://lnkd.in/d2HwHDTx

Thanks to Milliken & Company the CPRC: Your Plastic Means Products Roadshow Session 2 was a great event! Discussions on the global plastic value chain and the Global Plastic Treaty were impactful. The Milliken’s Innovation Tour was phenomenal thanks to Emily Skaggs. Did you know, you probably touch 50 Milliken products a day. 🤩🤩🤩 #recycle #globalplastictreaty #plasticvaluechian #roadshow #sustainability #South Carolina Department of Commerce #North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality #Your Bottle Means Jobs

South Carolina’s life sciences industry is working alongside leading research institutions to create innovative public health solutions. Medical University of South Carolina and Nephron Pharmaceuticals are developing a drug to combat viral infections, like COVID-19. Read more: https://bit.ly/3V7ZAcq

South Carolina is full of hidden gems — go beyond the big cities to find charming towns from the mountains to the coast. Two of them cracked Southern Living Magazine’s “20 Friendliest Towns in the South” ranking. Ready to work and live where you love? Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ebgQVn8E