Office, Finance + IT
Office,
Richland County is a growing hub for office, finance, and IT operations, backed by an educated and expanding talent pool fueled by top institutions like the University of South Carolina. Industry leaders such as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Wells Fargo customer service call center, and Integer Technologies have found lasting and new success here, drawn by the region’s dynamic business environment and supportive infrastructure.
- SC Quantum launched in 2024 in Columbia, SC to support the growth of quantum initiatives throughout the state
- 32.9% growth in tech statewide from 2010 to 2020
major office / finance / it
Applied research + product development for national security
Residential housing construction + corporate HQ
Medical insurance contact center + claims processing
Insurance + benefits call center
Life + health insurance
Customer service call center
Banking+ financial services
Credit union
Software developer for educational + government
Data center technology integration
Artificial intelligence software
Form builder for websites
fast facts
Undergraduate and Graduate International Business programs at USC’s Darla Moore School of Business
Undergraduate Supply Chain Program at USC’s Darla Moore School of Business
Largest
insurance provider headquarters location in S.C. – BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Top Workplace in South Carolina among large companies – Mungo Homes
SUCCESS STORIES
Industry Stats
Wired for the future with investments like the first urban gigabit community in S.C. at the BullStreet District
HQ for prominent companies, including: Palmetto GBA, AllSouth FCU, Colonial Life & Accident Insurance, BlueCross BlueShield of SC, Mungo Homes
Jobs Tax Credit available for qualifying corporate office facilities housing a majority of HQ functions
RESOURCES
Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
University of South Carolina
School of Science and Engineering
Benedict College
MTC School of Science, Information Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
SC Council on Competitiveness