South Carolina is driven by agriculture. Agribusiness (agriculture + forestry) is the state’s number one industry, accounting for 259,215 jobs and $51.8 billion in annual economic impact. The SC Department of Agriculture’s Office of Agribusiness Development is here to identify and match new agribusiness opportunities in South Carolina. We’re constantly searching for new ways to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Simpsonville is a city in Greenville County, and is part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area, with a growing population of 23,354 at the 2020 census. Simpsonville is part of the “Golden Strip”, along with Mauldin and Fountain Inn, an area which is noted for having low unemployment due to a diversity of industries including […]
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 […]
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 224 East Public Square Laurens, SC 29360 Phone: (864) 939-0580 Email: jcoleman@growlaurenscounty.com Website: www.growlaurenscounty.com Thomas Higgs County Administrator, […]
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 […]
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: Jamie Gilbert President 528 Bypass 123, Suite G Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: (864) 364-5556 Email: jgilbert@oconeesc.com Website: oconeealliance.org
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 […]
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 […]
