South Carolina’s Business Climate Grows Stronger Under GOP Governor Henry McMaster

Thanks to GOP Governor Henry McMaster’s pro-growth, pro-jobs economic policies, South Carolina continues to attract unprecedented investment, creating hundreds of new jobs as companies flock to the Palmetto State’s friendly business climate. Harbor Freight Tools announced this week that it will expand its Dillon County distribution center, creating 500 new jobs in “another vote of confidence” for “the strong business environment in South Carolina.” As Governor McMaster works tirelessly to strengthen South Carolina’s roaring economy through effective, conservative policies that create jobs and expand opportunity, the people of his state continue to reap the rewards.

WPDE reports:

“Harbor Freight Tools is expanding its distribution center in Dillon County and creating 500 new jobs as a part of the expansion, according to a news release from the S.C. Department of Commerce.

The facility will expand by one million-square foot, the third expansion of the company’s distribution center since 2006.

Harbor Freight currently employs 650 people at its Dillon facility in positions ranging from managers to warehouse stockers and is Dillon County’s largest employer…

Gov. Henry McMaster said ‘Harbor Freight Tools’ continued investment in Dillon County and in our people is a testament to our approach to creating a competitive business environment where companies of all kinds can thrive. The 500 jobs this great company is creating will make a difference in the lives of South Carolinians, and for that, we couldn’t be more grateful.’…

‘The expansion of Harbor Freight’s distribution operations in Dillon County signals yet another vote of confidence by this great company in the Port, the local workforce and the strong business environment in South Carolina. Congratulations to Harbor Freight, and we look forward to your continued success,’ said S.C. Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.