2026 SC Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker
February 10
| 1:00 pm–4:30 pm
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South Carolina Business
Moving businesses forward
SC Commerce can help you connect with funding, local resources, buyers, even data and analytics to guide your business decisions.
Reach Peak efficiency
Looking to increase production & profitability?
Want to reach peak efficiency? Let us connect you with an area expert who can identify barriers or issues that may be stifling growth. These one-to-one consultations provide an assessment of your operation, moving your business potential to the next level.
Start exporting
Looking to Export?
Whether it’s identifying potential markets for your export goods or understanding port regulations, SC has a wealth of international trade expertise. Your company can gain insight and practical knowledge from the proven success of trade specialists.
SizeUp SC Tool
Need Business Intelligence on SC Markets and Your Competition?
Business intelligence can be a huge differentiator. SizeUpSC is an easy-to-use platform that allows you to receive data to help your company make better decisions around competitive benchmarking, customers, suppliers, even marketing and advertising.
build your workforce
Need Help Recruiting and Retaining Employees?
What do SC companies say is their number one challenge? Employee recruitment and retention. The SC workforce system can assist with finding qualified employees, employee retention, as well as training programs through technical and community colleges or apprenticeships.
build a business plan
Need Help Getting Started?
Starting any business takes a significant amount of planning and research. Exploring your business goals is extremely important. Take a look at our checklist and resources to see how we can assist you in building a concise, yet comprehensive business plan.
Secure financial resources
Are You Ready for Funding?
After outlining your business plan, the financial requirements of your business should become clear. The next step is securing financial resources. We can help you identify the funding available.
Stand out from the competition
Looking to Market Your Business?
In today’s competitive marketplace, success is dependent upon clear and consistent marketing plans that make a company’s products or services stand out from the competition. Here are a few of the public sector marketing resources available throughout the state.
Get local business licenses
Need Licenses, Permits or Registrations?
Federal, state and local laws establish guidelines such as occupational matters, business licensing, environmental permitting and tax withholdings. Our state does not have a statewide business license requirement, so you must apply for local business licenses.
scout motors
Scout Motors
Become a supplier for Scout Motors' new production facility near Columbia, S.C.
AESC
AESC
Become a supplier for AESC in Florence, S.C.
Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials
Become a supplier for Redwood Materials
Note: This content will not be available after April 30, 2024.
COVID-19 Business Resources
The South Carolina Department of Commerce is actively engaged in supporting the business community for impacts of the COVID-19. Find pertinent resources, business assistance and timely information for your company at the SC Commerce Business Resource Center.
Get Connected for Business Growth
List your business in the SourceSC Industry Directory.
By listing in the SourceSC Industry Directory, you receive:
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- Industry sourcing requests
- Invitations to exclusive B2B & supplier outreach events
- Access to the Commerce newsletter
