South Carolina International Business & FDI Resources

South Carolina international investment resources: 1 FDI desk records, 3 foreign-trade zones and 3 soft-landing programs.

South Carolina Department of Commerce

State: South Carolina

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Foreign-Trade Zone 021: South Carolina State Ports Authority

Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper, Orangeburg and Williamsburg Counties, South Carolina

State: SC

City / metro: Dorchester County

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Foreign-Trade Zone 038: South Carolina State Ports Authority

Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union Counties

State: SC

City / metro: Spartanburg County

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Foreign-Trade Zone 127: Richland-Lexington Airport District, Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Richland, Saluda and Sumter Counties

State: SC

City / metro: West Columbia

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South Carolina Landing Pad Program

Program provides temporary support, targeted resources and strategic connections to help businesses validate the market, navigate the business environment and scale with confidence; connections include lab, office or production space, higher education partnerships, funding opportunities, and business regulation assistance.

State: SC

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Southern Carolina Landing Pad

Companies can expect professional concierge-level assistance, 90 days free office space in a 10,000 sq. ft. facility, free introductory legal/tax/accounting/HR/trade/ports services, and assistance on gaining sales.

State: SC

City: Beaufort

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Upstate SC Alliance U.S. Market Entry / International Landing Pads

The Alliance says it can help established international companies open an office and launch business in the U.S., including connections to service providers, office-space options, site search, business intelligence, referrals, and real estate options.

State: SC

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