South Carolina did extremely well on the latest 2011 Rankings Report from Business Facilities magazine, placing in the top ten in four categories. According to the magazine, South Carolina ranked:

  • 3rd for Economic Growth Potential
  • 5th for Best Business Climate
  • 2nd in Automotive Manufacturing Strength
  • 8th for both workforce training and low cost of labor

Source: Business Facilities, July/August 2011.