state of south carolina - South Carolina Department of Commerce

‣ The Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) holds public
hearings annually in conjunction with its Annual Action Plan and seeks
public comment on its Performance Report prepared for the U.S. Dept of
Housing and Urban Development. In addition, public hearings are held for
each grant awarded.
1.6 The Department of Commerce is actively involved in the community. During
the Christmas season, each division “adopts” a family in need, collecting and
distributing gifts and food. The Agency also participates in American Red
Cross Blood Drives, Harvest Hope Food drives, and several other charitable
activities.
Category 2 – Strategic Planning
2.1 The Agency has recognized the value of building the state’s economy around
the interdependent industries and businesses that constitute economic
sectors as its primary objective.
2.2 Each division has developed measurable goals that enhance accountability and
good stewardship of taxpayer’s dollars.
2.3 The Department has developed a unique marketing and communications
strategy involving a comprehensive approach to market the benefits of doing
business in South Carolina. Exposure will be gained through search engine
optimization, search engine marketing, social media, traditional advertising in
industry publications and participation in trade shows. This marketing plan will
help tell South Carolina's business story and create an opportunity to
communicate with prospective investors why South Carolina is an ideal location
for their business.
South Carolina Department of Commerce
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