state of south carolina - South Carolina Department of Commerce

‣ Foreign relations facilitation between South Carolina and international
officials at all levels;
‣ Industry research;
‣ Site location assistance;
‣ Local product development assistance for both traditional industries;
‣ Trade research and development of trade opportunities;
‣ Financial consultation for businesses and entrepreneurs;
‣ Technical assistance to business and industry on recycling and recycling
markets information;
‣ Recycling markets information;
‣ Emergency management information for existing businesses, supporting
disaster preparation, response and recovery;
‣ Training and technical assistance to grant customers on project development,
implementation and compliance;
‣ Technical assistance for applications for grants and incentives;
‣ Rail service;
‣ Lender Match-maker events designed to bring together small businesses and a
variety of small business resources;
‣ Establishment of subcontractor outreach events in conjunction with selected
Commerce announcements. This effort brings small business and local
contractors together with companies that have recently announced the
establishment of a new or expanding facilities in South Carolina;
‣ Product development assistance resulting in industrial site, industrial parks,
speculative buildings, and certified site development;
‣ Technical assistance in the redevelopment of rural downtown business
districts;
‣ Technical assistance in the development and sustainability of community
empowerment centers;
‣ Training seminars for local economic development professionals;
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