South Carolina: Resources
Frank L. Roddey Small Business Development Center of South Carolina
The Frank L. Roddey SBDC aims to provide SMBs with the assistance they need to compete both nationally and globally. It offers general and specialized consulting, employee development services, and communication facilities for engaging in videoconferencing. It is located in 15 different locations across South Carolina, and its website contains a list of online, topic-specific resources.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 23, 2012
New Carolina
New Carolina is an alliance, between the public and private sectors, that aims to foster economic competitiveness in the state. It has created several specialized clusters that state businesses can join to engage in efforts to boost both efficiency and innovation within individual industries. New Carolina also drives numerous initiatives to create a direction for businesses who wish to foster economic development in South Carolina.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 23, 2012
South Carolina Business Review
South Carolina Business Review features news and interviews from South Carolina's public companies and business leaders.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 23, 2012
South Carolina World Trade Center
The South Carolina World Trade Center has a goal to help the economy in the state by helping businesses success in the international arena. It assists companies in exporting, importing and other areas of international trade.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 23, 2012
U.S. Commercial Service in South Carolina
The South Carolina branch of the Department of Commerce specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided. Links and contact information for the three main offices serving the state are also provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 23, 2012
University of South Carolina Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
The Center for International Business Education and Research at the University of South Carolina is a research organization tasked with facilitating international trade for American businesses. It conducts several outreach programs to teach and promote international business amongst both faculty and local businesses. The website contains links to various research internal and external research projects.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 23, 2012