Posted May 15, 2017

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Standard Textile and Vapor Apparel were among 12 South Carolina companies to receive the 2017 Industry Impact Award from the S.C. Dept. of Commerce.

 

In addition, Stewarts of America garnered an Export Achievement Award and U.S. Fibers received the 2017 Recycling Industry Excellence Award.

 

As part of the 26th annual Industry Appreciation series, the S.C. Department of Commerce recognized these recipients during an event on May 11 in Columbia, S.C. Honoring businesses that have made significant contributions to their communities and state, the recipients were selected within a certain employment size and county development tier group.

 

"South Carolina continues to have one of the most pro-business climates in the world, and this couldn't be possible without the partnerships we've forged with companies both large and small. These local businesses – and their leaders – form the backbone of our state's economy, and I congratulate them on this deserved recognition," said Governor Henry McMaster.

 

Each year, S.C. Commerce joins local communities to thank businesses for their vital contributions to South Carolina's economy with an Industry Appreciation event. Nominees for this year's Industry Impact Awards were judged based on a number of factors, including capital investment, job creation, community engagement and environmental stewardship.

 

"The secret to South Carolina's economic success is its people, and we will always honor the fine work they do," said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. "The state's Industry Appreciation events are a long-running tradition, and we're proud of this year's recipients."

 

In addition to presenting the 2017 Industry Impact Awards, the state also recognized three businesses with a South Carolina Export Achievement Award. S.C. Economics also recognized five students as Young Entrepreneurs of the Year.

 

For photos of the awards recipients, please visit S.C. Commerce's flickr page.

 

Source: S.C. Dept. of Commerce

Four textile/apparel firms garner Impact Awards from S.C. DOC