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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Oconee County's Strategic Advantage
Oconee County is located on Interstate I-85 halfway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.
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Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee County combines the best of the lakes and mountains; a wonderful climate in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains together with hard-working people who take pride in their work and participate in the betterment of their communities. That is why businesses expand and relocate to Oconee County.
Duke Engery
Duke Engery
Oconee County, South Carolina is a world-class location. It is home to Fortune 500 Companies such as the Duke Energy Corporation
US Engine Valve
US Engine Valve
Oconee County, South Carolina is a world-class location. It is home to Fortune 500 Companies such as US Engine Valve.
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Oconee County, South Carolina is a world-class location. It is home to Fortune 500 Companies such as Schneider Electric.
 
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Oconee County combines a landscape of lakes placed in a wonderful climate in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains together with hard-working people who take pride in their work and participate in the betterment of their communities.

This is why Oconee County, South Carolina is the
Up and Coming “Sweet Spot” for businesses expansion and relocation.


#1 LOCATION

#2 WORKFORCE

#3 QUALITY OF LIFE

  • Center of I-85 Corridor, half-way between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC
  • 3 County-owned Industrial Parks with a total of over 700 Buildable Acres suitable for development
  • County Initiated Infrastructure
  • Competitive Incentives supported by County Council
  • Strong Recruitment and Training Support
  • Local Work Certification by 2014
  • Close Proximity to Technical and University Schools
  • Workforce with a strong history in Manufacturing
  • SC has the 2nd Lowest Overall Taxes in th nation, according to a study donducted by the Conservative Tax Foundation
  • Mountains, Lakes and Farm land give the area Beauty and Fun
  • The landscape allows for Recreational & Leisure Activities, within close proximity to Urban Markets

Oconee County Industrial Directory

Oconee County Economic Profile

ACOG Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for 2007-2012Adobe PDF Document

Oconee: A History of The Land Behind The Water - Video sponsored by the Seneca Chamber of Commerce and produced by GBA Productions. Watch This Movie On The Web

The EDC meets on the third Friday of every month.

Our next meeting will be held on May 17, 2013.

Convening at 9:00 a.m. at the Economic Development Commission Office - 502 E. Main Street, Walhalla, S.C.

State of Oconee Luncheon

Group pursuing tenants for Lake Hartwell tract
By Bill Poovey bpoovey@scbiznews.com Published May 21, 2013 An Upstate business group with a state deal allowing them to develop a public resort on seven miles of Lake Hartwell shoreline predicts more than $80 million in gross revenue in the project’s first decade in business. The development group, Sanctuary Pointe LLC, has signed a 50-year sublease with the S.C. Department of Parks, R...
Firms looking at Oconee County investment
By RAY CHANDLER WALHALLA − An optics company looking to invest has visited Oconee County twice, and is could soon locate in the empty Kroeger building between Walhalla and Seneca. A Chinese-owned company is also considering the county and an existing company plans to close an operation in another state and move more operations to Oconee County. These prospects were key parts in the rosy p...
Technology Solutions to Establish Data Center in Oconee County
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Richard K. Blackwell, SCCED Executive Director Oconee County Economic Development Commission Office: (864) 638-4210 Technology Solutions to Establish Data Center in Oconee County Company to invest $1.5 million and create 7 new jobs   (WALHALLA, S.C.) – Technology Solutions of SC, Inc., a managed information technology company serving Ups...
Lamson-Scribner Oconee's Economic Ambassador
COLUMBIA — Frank Lamson-Scribner was honored this week as an ambassador for economic development by the Department of Commerce as part of South Carolina’s Industry Appreciation Week. The ceremony took place on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion and highlighted 47 individuals from 46 counties for their exceptional efforts to bolster community and economic development activities...
Making Oconee a Work Ready Community
By Richard K. Blackwell Oconee County has applied to be a Certified Work Ready Community. This is another step in making our county a place that can bring in new jobs, new wealth and new opportunities for our residents by helping prepare our workforce, increase our retention efforts with existing companies and demonstrate to new companies looking to relocate that Oconee County is their econo...
 

Oconee County is a proud partner of the Upstate South Carolina Alliance. Visit the Upstate SC Alliance's website.