Moving businesses forward

SC Commerce can help you connect with funding, local resources, buyers, even data and analytics to guide your business decisions.

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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.

Existing Industry Expertise

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.

Trade Assistance Details

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.

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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.

Workforce Support Details

All Enhancement Resources

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.

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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.

Types of Financing

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.

Marketing Resources

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.

Business License & Permits

All Growth Resources

scout motors

Scout Motors

Become a supplier for Scout Motors' new production facility near Columbia, S.C.

Become a supplier for Scout Motors

AESC

Become a supplier for AESC in Florence, S.C.

Become a supplier for AESC

Redwood Materials

Become a supplier for Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials Supplier Interest Form

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.

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:

Directory Listing
Industry sourcing requests
Invitations to exclusive B2B & supplier outreach events
Access to the Commerce newsletter

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Upcoming Events

Unlocking Government Contracts – A Regional Panel Discussion

April 15 | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

Rock Hill

An exclusive panel discussion featuring procurement officials from local government entities! Panelists Include: Cities, Chambers, Economic Development Centers, and more!

This panel discussion will educate small businesses on local government procurement processes, compliance, and bid preparation. Panelists from local government entities will share insights on their procurement needs and procedures.

Event Details

Lowcountry Summer 2025 Business Accelerator

May 8 – March 22

Beaufort, S.C.

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 8th, 2025, @ 5 p.m. ET

The Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply.