SC nets Record Recruitment Year

South Carolina recruited a record level of capital investment by businesses locating or expanding in the state last year. From January to December 2013, the state closed 127 economic development projects, totaling $5.4 billion in capital investment and 15,457 new jobs. The Palmetto State has gained 43,000 new jobs, $10 billion in capital investment, and projects in 45 of 46 counties over the past three years. Reflecting South Carolina’s position as a manufacturing stronghold, the manufacturing sector comprised 68% of new jobs and 82% of capital investment last year, with 10,442 jobs and $4.5 billion in investment recruited in 2013.