Welcome to Union County, South Carolina

Your Low Cost Business Location In Upstate South Carolina & The I-85 Corridor

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our web site and considering Union County, South Carolina as your new business location. Situated near the Interstate 85 corridor midway between Atlanta and Charlotte, NC, Union County is ideally suited for manufacturing, distribution, and back office operations for companies both large and small.

The Union County Development Board will work with you to ensure you have all of the necessary assistance to expand your current business or move your business to our scenic and tranquil County. The people of Union County take pride in their communities, their jobs, and their families and we know you will be making the right choice when you choose to locate in Union County, South Carolina. Read more..

News & Announcements

Osage Bio to build first bio fuels faciltiy in Union County

Virginia-based fuel company Osage Bio Energy (OBE) announced its plans Tuesday to build a $161.5 million barley-based ethanol plant in eastern Union County. It is the state’s first ethanol production facility. Read more..

LSP Automotive To Invest $48 Million, create 75 Jobs

Columbia, SC - LSP Automotive Systems Ltd. announced today that it has chosen to build a new sheet metal stamping facility in Union County to supply BMW with body parts for automobiles manufactured in Greer, SC. LSP will initially invest $48 million and employ 75-100 people when the plant opens in full production in 2008, and reach a total generated investment of $96 million and employ 130 when it reaches its five year goal. Read more..

SC Department of Commerce Provides Grant To Help Build New Industrial Park

Dollar General is getting a new neighbor - an industrial park.

Union County Council voted unanimously Wednesday to buy a 164-acre site on S.C. 18 from Perry N. Trakas for $1,019,477.17. The land will be purchased with a $750,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund allocation from the S.C. Department of Commerce and $269,477.17 from the county's economic development fund. The county will spend another $65,000 to have the site certified for industrial use. Read more

Upstate Alliance Headed To China: Union County Could Benefit From Recruitment of Companies From Far East

The growth of China's economy is creating opportunities for Union County and the rest of the Upstate, according to the head of the Upstate Alliance.

Hal Johnson, president and CEO of the Upstate Alliance, briefed Union City Council on alliance activities Tuesday evening. The city and Union County are among the 10 counties and five cities that make up the alliance. The alliance markets the Upstate to business and industry throughout the country and around the world. Read more

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