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Why SC
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Industries
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SC can successfully move your company from launch to legacy
S.C. consistently ranks as one of the top five states to do business in the nation. We are proud to offer a good value equation to all businesses—enterprise or entrepreneurial. Don’t take our word for it, just look at our numbers.
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SC is among the fastest growing states in the nation by percentage growth
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Area Development ranks SC in the top 5 states to do business with in the nation
2.52+ million
Number of well-trained and qualified workers in the labor force
6.8%
Percentage by which SC's cost of living is below the national average
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SC Has All the Advantages Your Company Needs to Move Forward.
Incentives and Taxes
South Carolina’s pro-business policies including competitive tax rates and performance-based tax incentives position companies for legacy growth.
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Workforce
As a business-friendly, right-to-work state, South Carolina offers programs that help companies maintain a highly skilled workforce and develop a strong recruitment pipeline.
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Infrastructure
South Carolina’s prime, U.S. East Coast location and strong transportation infrastructure offer a clear advantage for companies looking for efficient and reliable access to multiple markets. The state, which is within 1,000 miles or roughly 65% of the country’s total population, is halfway between New York City and Miami.
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Training and Education
From career and technology readiness training at the high school level, to a renowned technical college system and leading colleges and universities – including top-ranked research institutions – South Carolina prepares its people to help companies succeed.
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SC NEXUS for Advanced Resilient Energy
Designed to lead the technology evolution necessary for the world’s changing energy economy, SC NEXUS drives advanced energy innovation, attracting companies and research to South Carolina to deliver lab-to-market solutions and build a resilient energy value chain that enhances national security and global competitiveness.
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Innovation
As the new home for American innovation, South Carolina advances the future through research and development, innovation and sustainability creating the right environment for industry to excel in these transformative times.
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Working where you love is a distinctive South Carolina advantage
South Carolina is consistently ranked as a leading tourism destination and is the top state for domestic movers. With a natural beauty from mountains to coastline, the Palmetto State is the place where you can work where you love.
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A business-friendly climate where industries flourish
