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City of Laurens

March 5, 2023

The City of Laurens, South Carolina is a thriving, growing city of approximately 9,000 residents and it is located in the heart of Laurens County, the gateway to the Upstate region. The city, which was originally incorporated in 1845, serves as the seat of county government, and has played an influential part in shaping the […]

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City of Fountain Inn

March 5, 2023

Nestled in the foothills of Upstate South Carolina, Fountain Inn is a charming city in the heart of an incredibly scenic state. Only minutes from the mountains and a couple of hours from the coast, Fountain Inn is the ideal location for relocating families, friends and business. Contact: Shawn Bell, City Administrator 200 North Main […]

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City of Simpsonville

March 5, 2023

Simpsonville is a city in Greenville County, and is part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 18,238 at the 2010 census, up from 14,352 in 2000. The population had risen to an estimated 26,229 as of 2019. Simpsonville is part of the “Golden Strip”, along with Mauldin and Fountain Inn, an area […]

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South Carolina Department of Commerce

March 5, 2023

The South Carolina Department of Commerce promotes economic opportunity for individuals and businesses. From assisting with the location of new sites and buildings, offering grants for community development and infrastructure improvement, to providing workforce training, the Department of Commerce is here to help new and existing businesses grow. As a national leader in direct foreign […]

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Laurens County Development Corporation

March 5, 2023

We have the know-how and industrial locations to get your business moving. Visit Laurens County online or in person, and you’ll see why we’re… Accelerating Industrial Progress! Contact: Jonathan Coleman President/CEO, Laurens County Development Corporation 291 Professional Park Road Clinton, SC 29325 Phone: (864) 939-0580 Email: jcoleman@laurenscounty.org Website: http://www.laurenscounty.org/ed Ernest Segars County Administrator, Laurens County […]

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Union County Development Board

March 5, 2023

UCDB MISSION The objective of the Union County Development Board is to promote sustainable economic growth and quality of life by: 1) recruiting targeted industries, 2) putting into place support mechanisms for retaining existing industry, 3) encouraging diverse business growth, and 4) improve internal and external communications. Contact: Dolton Williams Executive Director 207 South Herndon […]

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Oconee Economic Alliance

March 5, 2023

The Oconee Economic Alliance is a public-private nonprofit effort to accelerate job creation and capital investment, increase per capita income, diversify the local tax base and generate awareness of Oconee County as a business location. Contact: Annie Caggiano Executive Director 528 Bypass 123, Suite G Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: (864) 638-4210 Website: http://www.InvestOconeeSC.com

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City of Mauldin

March 5, 2023

Mauldin is a fast growing city in the Upstate of South Carolina. Listed as one of the top ten safest places and the fourth smartest cities in the state Mauldin has a rich heritage that begins with its citizens. Ours is a community where integrity, resourcefulness and faith are the bedrock principles upon which we […]

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Alliance Pickens

March 5, 2023

Alliance Pickens is a public/private economic development organization whose primary mission is to attract, retain and increase the number of jobs and increase the tax base in Pickens County. Founded in 1995, Alliance Pickens has a board of 17 members who oversee its program of work and help lead the professional staff in recruiting new […]

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