S.C. Department of Commerce

06/04/2026

To help strengthen efforts that support the circular economy, S.C. Commerce and the Recycling Market Development Advisory Council (RMDAC) hosted the second regional roundtable today in West Columbia.

The group discussed regional recycling infrastructure gaps, market needs and material challenges facing the industry.

Learn more about RMDAC: www.recyclinginsc.com/about-us/rmdac-administration/

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Red Metals on establishing operations in Charleston County. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4fmKoUJ.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Mosdorfer on establishing operations in Oconee County. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4uW3aHy.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to USA Rare Earth on establishing operations in Cherokee County. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4fjMYuH.

05/29/2026

The 2026 Southeast United States–Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Annual Conference is less than a month away!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with business leaders and join engaging discussions focused on three key sectors: life sciences, mobility and advanced energy.

Register today: https://seus-cp.com/

05/26/2026

The Opportunity Zone Program is now permanent and designed to support long-term and targeted investment in designated rural areas.

Communities can nominate census tracts for Opportunity Zone designation.

Learn more and submit a nomination by June 15, 2026: https://www.sccommerce.com/opportunity-zone

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, S.C. Commerce remembers and honors the services members who have sacrificed for our nation.

05/22/2026

For small businesses looking to grow, the SizeUpSC tool provides easy access to reliable market data, planning assistance and scalable digital services. With this market intelligence, new and existing companies can make smarter, more informed decisions.

Get big business tools for small businesses — at no cost:

SizeUpSc provides business resources tools for BI, market research, competitive reviews, marketing and advertising.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Bittermilk on expanding operations in Charleston County. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4wFW6zZ.

05/20/2026

The advanced energy sector is attracting some of the largest infrastructure investments in a generation, from grid modernization and cybersecurity to energy storage, advanced materials, and next-generation monitoring systems, and South Carolina has positioned itself at the center of it.

The eiX Venture Studio gives entrepreneurs access to advanced energy technology developed at universities and federal laboratories, along with the support to build companies around it.

Applications are open through June 30 for technical and operational professionals in energy who are seriously considering a transition into a founding role.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4npxJlC

The entrepreneurship and innovation eXchange (eiX), an initiative of SC NEXUS led by the South Carolina Research Authority - SCRA, includes the eiX Venture Studio, delivered by NextGEN and powered by FedTech. The Venture Studio is a program that supports the formation of new energy technology companies in South Carolina.