May, 4th, 2010
Boeing Benefits Anderson
Yesterday’s announcement of Boeing’s increasing investment in South Carolina is great news for our area as well as the Lowcountry. Anderson County manufacturers and businesses are already doing business with Boeing in North Charleston. Yeargin Miscellaneous Metals in Piedmont is providing 1.5 to 2 miles of hand railing, as well as stairs for the North Charleston facility. Other Anderson County companies are providing products and materials to subcontractors on the project.

April, 16th, 2010
Unemployment Rate Declines
In the newly released March unemployment rates, Anderson County has seen a decline to 12.5% from February's adjusted unemployment rate of 14.2%. The state saw a more modest decline to 12.2% from February's adjusted unemployment rate of 12.4%. Anderson County remained in the middle of the ranking of counties by unemployment, at 28th out of 46 counties in South Carolina.

April, 16th, 2010
Anderson University Economic Summit
Anderson University's second Economic Summit was held on Friday, April 16th. AU's Center for Finance and Economics sponsored the Summit to discuss the current U.S. economic situation and its impact on South Carolina. The event, co-sponsored by the investment advising firm of McDonald, Cox & Klugh, focused on “Economic Recovery in South Carolina.” The Economic Development Office was privileged to share the stage with several distinguished speakers: Don Robinson, Chief Investment Officer at Lockwood Capital; Miren Ivankovic, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at Anderson University; and Jim Fields, Executive Director of the Palmetto Institute.

April, 6th, 2010
Anderson ESC Working Hard
In the month of March, the Anderson County Office of the Employment Security Commission placed 183 individuals in employment. The staff at ESC work long hours,trying to help people, many of whom are frustrated and discouraged. The Economic Development Office appreciates their efforts on behalf of the residents and businesses of Anderson County.

March, 3rd, 2010
Chomarat North America Expands
Chomarat North America, LLC, a construction and composite reinforcement materials manufacturer in Anderson, S.C., is in the process of expanding its composites reinforcements unit. Chomarat North America, LLC currently has 82 employees, and has invested approximately $25 Million in its Anderson County operations. On March 2, Anderson County Council approved an amended Ordinance which facilitates an expansion. Chomarat's new commitment will result in at least an additional $5 Million investment in new equipment and infrastructure improvements with the creation of approximately 15 new permanent positions.

January, 1st, 2010
BMW's Regional Impact
Last month’s County Council action is a great example of the regional impact of industry locations. BMW, headquartered in Greer, requested a new Fee In Lieu of Tax agreement with Anderson County. This was to allow the company to make significant new investments in machinery and equipment that is or will be located in their suppliers’ facilities in Anderson County. We hope that Council’s action approving the request will encourage job growth at these suppliers, as well as greater future investment and growth in our local automotive sector.

November, 3rd, 2009
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE !
Welcome to the new website of the Anderson County Office of Economic Development! We are proud to introduce you to what we believe will be a great resource for businesses looking to relocate, local businesses looking to expand, businesses just starting out, and others looking for accurate, up-to-date information about our community. You can find what you're looking for in Anderson County: a mild climate with four distinct seasons, a vast lake and a thriving economic and cultural community.

Located along Interstate 85, midway between Atlanta, Ga. and Charlotte, N.C., Anderson County is home to 55,950-acre Hartwell Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake with nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline for residential and recreational use. Anderson is within sight of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and is a morning drive from the Atlantic Ocean beaches of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Its communities have a small-town feel that make people want to stay. But the area, with one of the lowest costs of living in the United States, is a thriving industrial, commercial and tourist center.