For Business

Chester County is strategically located in the center of three large commercial areas, Charlotte- Mecklenburg in North Carolina, Greenville-Spartanburg, and Columbia in South Carolina. Rail and major highway transportation in all directions is readily available, and has led to an organized, planned expansion of the industrial base.

Multi-national industries have made Chester County a truly diversified place. Plastics, steel, glass, fiberglass, paper, wood products, and several types of specialty chemicals are all manufactured in Chester County. Major industries throughout the State are supported by many smaller companies in the county.

The agricultural industry is also a major factor in the Chester County economy.  The beef, poultry, goats and dairy industries as well as cotton and soybean farming create a vibrant commercial climate.  Cotton Hills Farms is a leader in the agri-tourism business for South Carolina where school children and other visitors can experience a "Day at the Farm."

These industries are in turn supported by a host of retail establishments, financial institutions, repair facilities and other necessary infrastructure, making Chester County an ideal place for future economic expansion. The people of the area also possess a strong work ethic and a willingness to be trained in new skill areas, Additionally, the entire business community is supported by the Chester County School system and York Technical College.

 

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