COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 15, 2021 | Central SC Alliance) - Area Development has released its 2021 Top States for Doing Business rankings, and South Carolina has clinched spots once again in numerous categories. Further cementing the Palmetto State's recognition as an ideal place to do business, SC maintained a top 5 spot in the overall category, took over the number one spots in both Business Incentives Programs and Favorable Regulatory Environment categories, and climbed the ranks in other categories. Here's a breakdown on where our state falls among categories of ranking:
- #4 - Top States for Doing Business
- #1 - Business Incentives Programs
- #1 - Favorable Regulatory Environment
- #2 - Speed of Permitting
- #4 - Cooperative & Responsive State Government
- #4 - Workforce Development Programs
- #4T - Overall Cost of Doing Business
- #4T - Site-Readiness Programs
- #4T - Available Real Estate
- #5T - Logistics & Infrastructure
- #6T - Energy Availability & Costs
- #9T - Competitive Labor Environment