South Charlotte's Innovation Corridor

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Advantages of two major metropolitan markets

As the southernmost county in the Charlotte region and adjacent to the Columbia, SC, region, Chester County enjoys all the advantages of these metropolitan cities coupled with its rural charm.

70% GROWTH in MANUFACTURING

Chester County ranked the Fastest Growing (70%) in Manufacturing Employment within the Metro Charlotte Region from 2010-2020

70
27 Announcements
$2.52B New Capital Investment
1460+New Jobs
Since 2020

Albemarle Corporation Selects Chester County for South Carolina Operations

At least $1.3 billion investment will create more than 300 jobs to build state-of-the-art "Mega-Flex" lithium hydroxide processing facility

At Least1.3$0
B
Investment
More Than3000Jobs
On Nearly8000Acres
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Up to 30% savings on rail freight costs

Chester County is in the unique position of a having a long-established short line railroad, the L&C Railway, that connects with both Norfolk Southern and CSX. This allows industrial clients to negotiate for very competitive freight rates, and has resulted in 20-30% savings on rail freight costs in many cases versus being captive to one rail carrier.

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Chester County employers source workers from both Charlotte and Columbia MSAs

2.5+ M Labor Shed
1.6+ M Civilian Labor Force
Announcement Spotlight

Discover why E. & J. Gallo Winery chose Chester County to invest $423 million and create 496 jobs for their new production and regional distribution center

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JAB I-77 SITE WEST

Edgemoor, SC 29712
1023 Acres
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C4 Building 1

Richburg, SC 29729
676K SqFt
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Gaston Industrial Park

Richburg, SC 29729
370 Acres
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