State Contact

South Carolina is the perfect location for companies looking to locate or expand a company. South Carolina's market access -- located halfway between New York City and Miami and within a day's drive of half the nation's fastest-growing markets, quality infrastructure -- boasting five interstate highways and a world-class seaport, skilled work force, and business-friendly climate offers a winning combination for business success. South Carolina also has available buildings and sites to meet any company's criteria.
Joe E. Taylor, Jr., Secretary of Commerce
Jack Ellenberg, Director of New Investment
Bill Cronin, Director of Global Business Development

1201 Main St., Ste. 1600
Columbia, SC 29201
800-868-7232
803-737-0400
Fax: 803-737-0894

Utility Contact

Companies seeking available buildings and industrial/distribution sites in South Carolina may now have their site location costs lowered through programs available through the South Carolina Power Team. Representing portions of all 46 counties, the South Carolina Power Team is the state’s largest supplier of electric power to industry and the only statewide power system. The Power Team consists of Santee Cooper, the state’s electric generating and water utility; 20 electric distribution cooperatives; and Palmetto Economic Development Corporation — the Power Team’s marketing group.
Fred Gassaway, Exec. V.P., Mktg.

1201 Main St., Ste. 1710
Columbia, SC 29201-3212
803-254-9211
Fax: 803-771-0233

Utility Contact

Santee Cooper and the South Carolina Power Team can help you make the right local connections to get your business running quickly.
George Haygood, Dir., Econ. Dev.

1 Riverwood Dr.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
843-761-7010
Fax: 843-761-4010

Utility Contact

Duke Energy is the power behind one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets. But we offer more than electrons. Our rates are well below the national average, our reliability is well above, and our business customers rank us in the nation’s top five for overall satisfaction. When you come to the Carolinas, you’ll find that Duke Energy is more than a utility. We’re your business partner. We can help select just the right site for your business. Then we’ll provide dependable and affordable energy to run it, and work with you to find smart new ways to operate efficiently.
Clark Sutton Gillespy, V.P., Econ Dev, Bus Dev, & Terr Strategies

526 S. Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-382-8184
Fax: 980-373-5206