South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce

10/15/2026

Manufacturing supports jobs, local businesses and communities across South Carolina.

10/15/2026

Thank you to SC Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver for joining our Education Workforce Development Committee today to discuss the latest SC School Report Cards, which show that 90% of South Carolina schools received a rating of Average or above.

10/14/2026

Creativity meets manufacturing at Sage Automotive Interiors, where art and functionality come together with purpose.

Part of a series from Arts Grow SC, an South Carolina Arts Commission initiative, with South Carolina Future Makers + South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce

10/14/2026

One year ago today, we announced our merger to give South Carolina’s business community one unified voice.

Since then, we’ve helped deliver legislative victories like tax cuts and regulatory reform, strengthened workforce initiatives, and brought business leaders together to shape what’s next for South Carolina.

With new members joining every week and strong engagement across our membership, our unified voice is only getting stronger. And we’re just getting started.

Come be part of the momentum: https://myscmc.org/join-now/

10/14/2026

Member News: Upstate car parts manufacturers investing $82M to supply Scout Motors

Seven SC auto parts makers pledge to hire 200 workers, invest $82M as they expand production to meet the needs of Scout Motors.

10/14/2026

As part of Manufacturing Month, we're highlighting the sectors that drive SC manufacturing forward.

Did you know South Carolina is America's #1 tire exporter? And that the industry employs 19,000+ skilled workers and generates $9 billion in annual economic impact? Learn more about our tire manufacturers: https://scfuturemakers.com/manufacturing-month-industry-spotlight-tire/

10/12/2026

Thank you to Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce for hosting the latest stop of our Vision and Voice Tour! We appreciate everyone who joined us and shared their feedback, which will help shape our legislative priorities for the year ahead.

10/12/2026

It takes a mix of technical skills, attention to detail, teamwork and problem-solving to keep automotive manufacturing moving. Those strengths can lead to careers across engineering, technology, logistics, production and management.

Swipe to see where your skills could fit.

10/08/2026

Manufacturing pays more than you think. With 24%+ higher average wages, the industry offers more earning potential today and more opportunities for tomorrow.

10/08/2026

The Vision and Voice Tour made its latest stop in York last night. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great discussion!