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South Carolina ranks No. 1 in the nation for its share of workforce employed by foreign-owned companies like BMW, Haier, Michelin, FUJIFILM and Roche.

International Successes

South Carolina’s international success is evidenced by the world-class companies that call the Palmetto State home, including many multi-naitonal companies with an international presence. Some of these companies include: BMW, Google, Haier, Starbucks, adidas, Freightliner, Dialmer AG, Honda, Boeing, Vought, Alenia Aeronautica, FUJIFILM, Robert Bosch, Michelin and DuPont.  

Favorable market access to the growing Southeastern market, a strong infrastructure system, a highly skilled workforce and a low cost of operation offer these companies one of the best, and most lucrative, places in the world to do business.

 

Proven International Success:
  • $30.9 billion in capital investment  
  • 128,600 jobs created
  • More than 630 firms from 40 countries operating in the state

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