Lancaster County, South Carolina is one of the premier business destinations in the Carolinas and as we have come to say, it’s “where big dreams become realities.” The phrase though is more than just an economic development tagline. It’s a reflection of our corporate culture, community leadership and local government commitment to our flourishing and burgeoning business sector.
From Indian Land to Lancaster, and to points south, Lancaster County has over the past decade become a magnet for corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing operations but not just any corporation commits to us. Our companies are changing the way the world does business, and their success permeates and radiates throughout the county on a variety of levels.
Dreaming big and putting plans in motion to achieve them defines Lancaster County. The growing list of companies includes: Adornus Cabinetry, Continental Tire of the Americas, Fab Fours, Founders Federal Credit Union, INSP Network, McClancy Seasonings, Meyer Utility Structures, Movement Mortgage, Nutramax Laboratories, OceanaGold, PCI Group, Red Ventures, REMBE, ServiceMac, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Unique Loom and many others that are seeing their dreams come to life in Lancaster County. Companies that invest in new Lancaster County operations or relocate here bring with them bold visions and a desire to lead the pack, not just follow it. They dream of becoming industry leaders and disruptors in their respective sectors, and growing exponentially. Lancaster County provides them with the business environment to do just that.
In Lancaster County, businesses are able to tap into a welcoming community with a skilled workforce, favorable business climate, aggressive incentives, real estate opportunities, infrastructure and amenities, that perfectly aligns with their corporate strategies. Consider the following:
- Since 2012, Lancaster County’s economic development efforts have resulted in the facilitation of 77 new and expanding businesses with 11,731 announced new jobs and $1.689 billion in announced new capital investment.
- Lancaster County from 2016-2020 has consistently ranked among the ten highest performing counties in South Carolina for announced economic development projects, new jobs and capital investment.
- 24/7 Wall Street recognized Lancaster County as having the fastest growing county economy in South Carolina from 2014-2018.
- Lancaster County has the fifth highest concentration of headquarters jobs in the Southeast U.S. and 15th highest concentration in the United States.
Every day businesses are looking to and choosing Lancaster County for their home. Let us show you how we can make your big dreams a reality!