



#SCCOMPETES | WE ADVANCE SOUTH CAROLINA
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness – ‘SC Competes’ – is a nonpartisan, business-led, nonprofit organization that drives South Carolina’s long-term economic growth by managing the state’s industry clusters and providing the research, network, and resources that industry clusters require to thrive.
SC Compete’s work is accomplished in 3 primary ways:


#SCCOMPETES
WE ADVANCE
SOUTH CAROLINA
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness – “SC Competes,” formerly known as New Carolina, is a nonpartisan, business-led, nonprofit organization that drives South Carolina’s long-term economic growth by managing the state’s industry clusters and providing the research, network, and resources that industry clusters require to thrive.
SC Compete’s work is accomplished in 3 primary ways:
ACTIONABLE RESEARCH
SC Competes leads research studies that empower policymakers and industries with the information required to grow and sustain their competitiveness throughout the state and across the world. Our research allows for deeper insight into the threats and opportunities industries face.


SUPPORT OF INDUSTRY CLUSTERS
SC Competes directly manages multiple clusters and initiatives across South Carolina and supports several others indirectly. As innovation and technology remain a driver in business development in South Carolina, SC Competes continues to be called upon to vet, support, incubate, and steward emerging clusters.
EDUCATION + WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The ability to meet industries’ education and workforce development needs is an evergreen issue for the long-term economic health of our state. SC Competes supports multiple statewide education initiatives that work collaboratively to optimize existing resources, expertise, and ideas to develop world-class talent in South Carolina.
ACTIONABLE RESEARCH
SC Competes leads research studies that empower policymakers and industries with the information required to grow and sustain their competitiveness throughout the state and across the world. Our research allows for deeper insight into the threats and opportunities industries face.
SUPPORT OF INDUSTRY CLUSTERS
SC Competes directly manages multiple clusters and initiatives across South Carolina and supports several others indirectly. As innovation and technology remain a driver in business development in South Carolina, SC Competes continues to be called upon to vet, support, incubate, and steward emerging clusters.


EDUCATION + WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The ability to meet industries’ education and workforce development needs is an evergreen issue for the long-term economic health of our state. SC Competes supports multiple statewide education initiatives that work collaboratively to optimize existing resources, expertise, and ideas to develop world-class talent in South Carolina.
Our Clusters & Initiatives
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Recent News
Upcoming Events
Latest Tweets
- SC Decoded 2022 is quickly approaching! Tickets are now available, and speakers are being announced on our conferen… https://t.co/W21CELPn0W
11 hours ago - Re-live our amazing night at the ballpark for #SCAerospace Night 2022! Thank you again to all who made a wonderful… https://t.co/1EKtNtPnle
15 hours ago - @ApprenticeshpSC is hosting a huge Apprenticeship Job Fair on July 14 from 10am - 1pm! Take a look at the participa… https://t.co/JJdqcj1So8
3 days ago