With a strong and growing coalition in South Carolina for a decade, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen South Carolina’s economy.

The USGLC’s South Carolina Advisory Committee brings together more than 160 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for South Carolina. We’re also proud of South Carolina’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.

Advisory Committee Co-Chairs

Hon. Richard W. Riley

Governor (1979-1987) and U.S. Secretary of Education (1993-2001)

Hon. David H. Wilkins

U.S. Ambassador to Canada (2005-2008) and Speaker of the S.C. House of Representatives (1994-2005)

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Top Facts

South Carolina exports about
$45 billion in goods and services
to overseas markets annually.

In South Carolina,
580,000 jobs
(20.0%)
are supported by trade.

In 2023–2024,
6,576 international students
in STATE contributed
$201 million
to the state economy.

USGLC in South Carolina

Get in touch with us!

Jeremy Tolbert
Deputy National Outreach Director, Eastern Region
Email Jeremy Tolbert